Rochelle Olson

Reporter

Politics and Government

Olson has covered St. Paul and Minneapolis City Halls, Ramsey and Hennepin county governments, as well as courts and state government. Before joining the Star Tribune in 2000, Olson worked for eight years with the Associated Press in Kansas City, Topeka, Charleston, W.Va. and St. Paul. She has a master's degree from the University of Kansas and a bachelor's from Hamline University. She grew up in Bloomington. She loves to swim and do yoga.

Olson has covered St. Paul and Minneapolis City Halls, Ramsey and Hennepin county governments, as well as courts and state government. Before joining the Star Tribune in 2000, Olson worked for eight years with the Associated Press in Kansas City, Topeka, Charleston, W.Va. and St. Paul. She has a master's degree from the University of Kansas and a bachelor's from Hamline University. She grew up in Bloomington. She loves to swim and do yoga.

Contact

raolson@startribune.com

Latest from Rochelle Olson

Elections

Judge rules DFL House candidate ineligible, throwing majority to GOP for now

Republicans poised to lead the Minnesota House by one vote margin, while DFL leader claims decision will be reversed on appeal.

December 21, 2024

Politics

Walz-Flanagan partnership on ice since governor’s failed vice presidential bid

Multiple sources who spoke on condition of anonymity said the Walz team was not pleased with steps Flanagan had taken to assume the governorship.

December 18, 2024

Politics

Gov. Tim Walz wants to remain a force in politics, at state and national levels

Minnesota’s DFL governor is still trying to figure out how Democrats lost their message to the working class, along with the presidential election.

December 13, 2024

News & Politics

Gov. Tim Walz calls for tougher Medicaid fraud penalties as FBI investigates autism centers

“They’re stealing from us … You’ve got to increase the penalty on these crimes. These are crimes against children, in my opinion,” Walz said.

December 12, 2024