Zoë Jackson
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Race and ImmigrationZoë Jackson is a general assignment reporter for the Star Tribune. She previously covered race and equity, St. Paul neighborhoods and young voters on the politics team.
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News & Politics
In search of ‘third spaces,’ young Minnesotans flock to community education classes
Classes like pottery and pickleball are in high demand among young people looking to make friends and widen their social circles.
February 12, 2025
Books
In Ali Smith’s ‘Gliff,’ siblings try to survive in a dystopian near-future
Fiction: A dark fairy tale is the latest from four-time Booker Prize nominee Ali Smith.
February 8, 2025
Minneapolis
Swing an ax and make a new friend at Minneapolis ‘stump party’
A Minneapolis man wanted to find a reason to gather on cold, gray winter days. Enter stump party, a do-it-yourself holiday that just celebrated its fourth year.
February 5, 2025
Minneapolis
Twin Cities Pride raises more than $70,000 to fill gap after dropping Target sponsorship
Pride uninvited Target from participating this year after the retailer said it would curtail its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
January 29, 2025
News & Politics
New Justice Department directive a warning for Minnesota’s sanctuary cities
A directive for federal prosecutors to investigate local officials who stand in the way of immigration law enforcement could impact Minneapolis, St. Paul and county jails.
January 23, 2025
Retail
What is ‘Onyx Storm,’ the new book flying off shelves?
Fans braved subzero temps to score copies of the latest “romantasy” book by author Rebecca Yarros. A special edition available only at Target seemed to cause issues for the retailer’s website overnight, and it was sold out there by Tuesday morning.
January 21, 2025
News & Politics
The 2025 ‘bird of the year’ has deep roots in Minnesota
No matter how “common,” the loon is always first in our hearts in Minnesota.
January 17, 2025
Minneapolis
Minneapolis artist constructs 17-foot ice tower in his front yard
The Longfellow creative is known for constructing whimsical holiday displays for the neighborhood. This time he took on ice.
January 14, 2025
News & Politics
New Justice Department directive a warning for Minnesota’s sanctuary cities
A directive for federal prosecutors to investigate local officials who stand in the way of immigration law enforcement could impact Minneapolis, St. Paul and county jails.
January 23, 2025
Retail
What is ‘Onyx Storm,’ the new book flying off shelves?
Fans braved subzero temps to score copies of the latest “romantasy” book by author Rebecca Yarros. A special edition available only at Target seemed to cause issues for the retailer’s website overnight, and it was sold out there by Tuesday morning.
January 21, 2025
News & Politics
The 2025 ‘bird of the year’ has deep roots in Minnesota
No matter how “common,” the loon is always first in our hearts in Minnesota.
January 17, 2025
Minneapolis
Minneapolis artist constructs 17-foot ice tower in his front yard
The Longfellow creative is known for constructing whimsical holiday displays for the neighborhood. This time he took on ice.
January 14, 2025