Megan Ryan
Business team leader
BusinessPrior to taking on an editing role, Ryan was a sports reporter at the Minnesota Star Tribune covering the Twins for two seasons. She also previously reported on the Gophers and Minnesota United FC. Before returning to Minnesota, she spent two years at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette covering Penn State football, Robert Morris basketball and high school sports. A Minnesota native and Minneapolis resident, she graduated magna cum laude from the University of Minnesota with a major in journalism and minors in management and global studies. She has lived in Pennsylvania, Texas (covering the real Friday Night Lights for the Dallas Morning News) and New York (as a sports copy editor for a summer through the Dow Jones News Fund).
Latest from Megan Ryan
Blind boxes are the latest Asian retail craze to hit Minnesota
The in-demand trend has drawn lines of customers at some retailers and fueled quick expansion at others, like Miniso and Pop Mart.
December 24, 2024
Hormel asks Minneapolis chef Ann Kim to can the Spam, so now it's 'Ann's ham'
The Austin, Minn.-based creator of the processed canned pork owns the trademark to the Spam name, which the chef was using at Kim's, her Uptown establishment.
November 22, 2023
1 infield, 3 shortstops? Prospects Lee, Lewis imagine sharing field with Correa
Carlos Correa, Royce Lewis and Brooks Lee share the same position — for now — but could all start in the infield together in coming years. Who would go where?
February 1, 2023
Miranda works on launching a season with more staying power
Twins infielder Jose Miranda — he'll likely be at third base this season — tailed off after a strong start in 2022, so he worked out, improved his diet and is 12 pounds lighter.
January 29, 2023
Twins anticipate better ticket sales, making improvements to Target Field
The team hopes to sell 2 million tickets after having the fewest number of fans since Target Field opened.
January 28, 2023
Joe Mauer voted into Minnesota Twins Hall of Fame
A three-time batting champion as a catcher, Mauer retired following the 2018 season. The induction ceremony will be Aug. 5 at Target Field.
January 28, 2023
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Gophers again force overtime, but Michigan wins for series split
Another packed house saw another thrilling game that went beyond 60 minutes — but only by 49 seconds.
January 22, 2023
![Minnesota's forward Bryce Brodzinski (22), left, and Michigan's forward Gavin Brindley (4) battle for the puck during the first period as Minnesota takes on Michigan at 3M Arena at Mariucci in Minneapolis, Minn., on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023. ] Elizabeth Flores • liz.flores@startribune.com](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/MR7EHSNYVYZ4HKPCBQBSEHMABQ.jpg?&w=252&ar=3:2&fit=crop)
Matthew Knies scores late in overtime as Gophers edge Michigan 4-3
The home team had to rally after falling behind the Wolverines, getting the tying goal from Jackson LaCombe in the third period.
January 21, 2023
After chaos, Correa's unprecedented free-agent journey ends
Carlos Correa witnessed at least three versions of his future flash before his eyes. But his tumultuous free agency, which ended with returning to the Minnesota Twins, didn't leave Correa rattled.
January 12, 2023
'My heart was here.' Correa describes twisting road that led back to Twins
Carlos Correa's agent said team physician Chris Camp was a key figure in erasing any doubts the Twins had after working with the star shortstop last season.
January 11, 2023
Moving things around: How Correa's return gives roster a major boost
The Twins won't start spring training for another month, but their roster is suddenly looking complete. The outlook changed that quickly when Carlos Correa agreed to return to Minnesota.
January 11, 2023
Cooley scores late in OT, Gophers men's hockey splits with St. Cloud State
A fatigued Cooley, one of four players who rejoined the Gophers after playing in the world junior championships, scored with 18 seconds left in the extra session Sunday at 3M Arena at Mariucci.
January 9, 2023
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