Rochelle Olson
Columnist
OpinionOlson 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.
Latest from Rochelle Olson
U.S. Bank Stadium keeps its lid for 10th winter
You had your doubts about U.S. Bank Stadium’s roof, but it just made it through its 10th winter without incident.
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Olson: With ‘Trump derangement’ and Eichorn arrest, it’s the Minnesota Senate’s turn for chaos
A weekly roundup of reactions to events, notable or not.
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March 19, 2025
Olson: Cheers and Jeers for the prosecutors of Derek Chauvin and more
A weekly roundup of reaction to events, notable or not.
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Olson: Flanagan launches U.S. Senate campaign focusing on hope, not hype
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan’s kitchen table conversations showcase her skill at connection.
March 11, 2025
Olson: Minnesota leaders are up to the task of budget building
But bet on a Republican farmer and his chain saw to help get the real work done.
March 8, 2025
Olson: Cheers and jeers
Count us in for the Walz town halls in red districts while we offer a week’s worth of noteworthy Cheers and Jeers.
March 6, 2025
Olson: Republicans choose to squander their leadership by attacking trans girls
Unnecessary bill would further ostracize children seeking a sense of belonging.
March 4, 2025
Olson: Flanagan launches U.S. Senate campaign focusing on hope, not hype
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan’s kitchen table conversations showcase her skill at connection.
March 11, 2025
Olson: Minnesota leaders are up to the task of budget building
But bet on a Republican farmer and his chain saw to help get the real work done.
March 8, 2025
Olson: Cheers and jeers
Count us in for the Walz town halls in red districts while we offer a week’s worth of noteworthy Cheers and Jeers.
March 6, 2025
Olson: Republicans choose to squander their leadership by attacking trans girls
Unnecessary bill would further ostracize children seeking a sense of belonging.
March 4, 2025