Matt McKinney
Reporter
Washington CountyMcKinney graduated from St. John's University in Collegeville and spent years chasing stories through Wisconsin, Rhode Island, and Cambodia. A Minnesota childhood taught McKinney to love winter, skiing, the first warm day of spring, good books and time spent outdoors. He benefited from great teachers at Stillwater High School, and again in Collegeville and at the University of Minnesota. He's a fan of several local breweries, Prince, Jessie Diggins, the Loons, and newspaper reporters near and far who taught him the craft. McKinney bikes to work year-round from his home in the Twin Cities, which he shares with his wife and two sons.
Latest from Matt McKinney
Twin Cities
Build it and they did come. Western Wisconsin sees big growth after new bridge.
In New Richmond, Somerset and other western Wisconsin towns, a flood of new residents come seeking small-town life.
December 21, 2024
Twin Cities
R. Smith ‘Smitty’ Schuneman, University of Minnesota photojournalism instructor, dies at 88
He developed the photojournalism program at the University of Minnesota, helping launch his students’ careers, and then built a successful communications firm.
December 14, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
Mobile home park residents seek rent relief from Lake Elmo
The city says it’s powerless to act, so residents of the Cimarron Park and Golf Course mobile home park plan to take their case to state officials, too
December 9, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
Six years after her fall, Mounds View’s mermaid statue may rise again
A resident purchased the 38-foot statue for $1 and plans call for it to be restored in New Ulm by the guy who restored Blue Earth’s Jolly Green Giant.
December 7, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
Mine operator on Grey Cloud Island wants to move quarries nearing depletion
The existing quarries have sometimes prompted concerns in Cottage Grove. The plans to move them to adjacent land will be up for public comment beginning Dec. 3.
November 28, 2024
Twin Cities
Property taxes are rising across Twin Cities area — here’s where they’re increasing the most
Every county across the Twin Cities is raising its property tax levy next year, even as home values level off.
November 23, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
Scandia park deal falls apart as county says it’s not a good fit
Washington County Board rejects park deal; land still protected by conservation easement.
November 22, 2024
Outdoors
Jessie Diggins roars into the new season of Nordic World Cup ski racing with grit and a touch of glitter
The Afton, Minnesota native talks success, pressure, focus, and fun in this Q & A.
November 22, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
Mine operator on Grey Cloud Island wants to move quarries nearing depletion
The existing quarries have sometimes prompted concerns in Cottage Grove. The plans to move them to adjacent land will be up for public comment beginning Dec. 3.
November 28, 2024
Twin Cities
Property taxes are rising across Twin Cities area — here’s where they’re increasing the most
Every county across the Twin Cities is raising its property tax levy next year, even as home values level off.
November 23, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
Scandia park deal falls apart as county says it’s not a good fit
Washington County Board rejects park deal; land still protected by conservation easement.
November 22, 2024
Outdoors
Jessie Diggins roars into the new season of Nordic World Cup ski racing with grit and a touch of glitter
The Afton, Minnesota native talks success, pressure, focus, and fun in this Q & A.
November 22, 2024