Trey Mewes

Rochester reporter

Rochester

Trey Mewes joined the Star Tribune in 2022 as our Rochester correspondent. He has spent more than 10 years reporting on southern Minnesota, first at the Austin Daily Herald, and more recently at the Mankato Free Press. He is a 2010 graduate of the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, with a double major in journalism and history. He is a Minnesota native who grew up in the southern part of the Cities. He enjoys hiking, pop culture, video games and basketball.

Trey Mewes joined the Star Tribune in 2022 as our Rochester correspondent. He has spent more than 10 years reporting on southern Minnesota, first at the Austin Daily Herald, and more recently at the Mankato Free Press. He is a 2010 graduate of the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, with a double major in journalism and history. He is a Minnesota native who grew up in the southern part of the Cities. He enjoys hiking, pop culture, video games and basketball.

Contact

trey.mewes@startribune.com

507-405-7002

Latest from Trey Mewes

Greater Minnesota

A century in, one of the last atmospheric theaters in Minnesota is expanding

The Paramount Theatre, built in 1929, will be renovated over the next eight months to meet technological and accessibility needs.

January 21, 2025

Rochester

Rochester to honor first woman elected in the area with statue

A statue of Amelia Witherstine is planned for downtown later this year as part of a project to honor women’s contributions to the city’s public life.

January 16, 2025

Rochester

Rochester to focus on youth issues in 2025

Mayor Kim Norton calls on local officials to support child care, mental health and youth groups as city begins expansion projects.

January 10, 2025

Greater Minnesota

Woman allegedly drew $360K of her late mother’s Social Security since 1999

Federal documents allege she collected monthly retirement payments for 25 years after her mother died.

January 10, 2025