MinnPost
Coverage of MinnPost in the Nexus archive.
- MinnPost is hiring a data journalist
MinnPost is hiring a data journalist to produce data-driven stories and visualizations, focusing on state and local government topics. The role involves collaboration with reporters and using AI tools to enhance journalism in Minnesota.
- Cyclospora on the menu
Steve Sack resumes publishing editorial cartoons on topics like CDC cutbacks and cyclospora on MinnPost each Thursday. His work is also available on Substack.
- No way out
Steve Sack publishes an editorial cartoon on Trump and Iran via MinnPost each Thursday. The article references another of his cartoons addressing the Iran war. Sack's work is also available on Substack.
- Doug Grow: a MinnPost pioneer who scrutinized the powerful across sports, news and politics
Doug Grow, a MinnPost founder and longtime Minnesota Star Tribune columnist, died of cancer at 78. Known for his populist journalism, he critiqued powerful figures in sports and politics and advocated for working-class issues. Colleagues praised his clear writing and mentorship.
- The Democrats and Platner
Steve Sack publishes an editorial cartoon on MinnPost about the Democrats and Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner. The article mentions Sack's work is featured weekly and directs readers to his Substack for more content.
- Tom Emmer’s assimilation story
Steve Sack publishes an editorial cartoon on U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer’s recent comments about Somali immigrants via MinnPost. The cartoon is part of Sack’s regular contributions to the platform.
- MinnPost is hiring a Development Director
MinnPost is hiring a Development Director based in Minneapolis, MN, with a starting salary of $100,000-$115,000. The role involves leading fundraising efforts, managing a three-person team, and collaborating with the board and leadership to grow revenue for public-service journalism.
- Betting on Elon Musk
Steve Sack resumes publishing editorial cartoons on MinnPost each Thursday, including one featuring Elon Musk and SpaceX. Readers can follow his work on Substack.
- The stakes have never been higher
Minnesota's information ecosystem faces challenges including misinformation, government secrecy, partisan bias, paywalls, and newsroom layoffs. MinnPost, an independent journalism organization, is urging support to continue covering critical issues like ICE enforcement actions, lead pipe replacement funding, and potential hospital closures.
- These are the scenes that shaped Minnesotans’ lives during Operation Metro Surge
Operation Metro Surge, a federal immigration enforcement initiative in 2025-2026, disrupted Minnesota with thousands of arrests, community trauma, and fear among immigrant families. Undocumented residents like Lucy faced daily anxieties over deportation, while community networks formed to resist ICE actions.
- Algae is winning
Steve Sack is drawing again and publishes an editorial cartoon featuring President Donald Trump and his problematic Reflecting Pool project on MinnPost each Thursday. The article mentions a feature story by Eric Ringham and a Substack follow for Sack.
- Support the stories that other outlets miss
A journalist returns to Minneapolis to work at MinnPost, a nonprofit news outlet that prioritizes local communities and underreported stories. The article highlights MinnPost's funding model and a year-long investigative project on Minnesota's two-year college system, which receives limited media attention.
- Fact brief: Does solar energy need subsidies to compete with fossil fuels?
Unsubsidized utility-scale solar is generally cheaper than new fossil fuel power plants, with a 2025 analysis showing a mean levelized cost of energy (LCOE) of $58 per megawatt-hour for solar compared to $79 for natural gas and $128 for coal. The International Energy Agency reports solar is the cheapest new electricity source globally in most regions, though subsidies can further reduce costs.
- Asleep at the White House
Steve Sack publishes an editorial cartoon featuring a sleeping President Donald Trump on MinnPost each Thursday. The article mentions a feature story about Sack's cartooning by Eric Ringham and references Sack's Substack.
- Tickets now available to the public for Treatment or retreat? The future of addiction care in Minnesota
Tickets are available for a MinnPost Social event discussing Minnesota's addiction care future, focusing on innovative treatments and concerns over Medicaid cuts. The event features reporter Andy Steiner and Roots Wellness Center founder Katy Armendariz, with non-alcoholic refreshments and a $10 ticket price for non-members.
- Member tickets available for Treatment or retreat? The future of addiction care in Minnesota
Member pre-sale tickets are available for a MinnPost Social event on June 22 discussing Minnesota's future of addiction care, featuring Andy Steiner and Katy Armendariz. The event addresses concerns about Medicaid cuts threatening access to treatment for substance use disorder.
- Did a state Senate candidate propose the moment of silence for Derek Chauvin at the Minnesota GOP convention?
Christopher Rocco proposed a moment of silence for Derek Chauvin at the Minnesota GOP convention and filed to run for Senate District 65. The Minnesota Reformer and MinnPost reported on the event and candidate filings.