Recent content from Karen Lundegaard
Meet Sean Baker, our new Rochester reporter, as he restarts his journalism career
The founder of Med City Beat joined the Star Tribune last week to cover Rochester and southeastern Minnesota.
Meet Jp Lawrence, who goes from covering the Middle East to southwest Minnesota
Lawrence will be based in his hometown of Redwood Falls, covering southwest Minnesota.
Meet Kim Hyatt, our new north central Minnesota reporter, as she moves home
Hyatt grew up in Laporte, a town she thought she would never live in again — until she felt called back.
Meet 3 new leaders in the Star Tribune newsroom
The three veteran journalists talk about their new roles, why they got into journalism, and what they do when they're not working.
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Inside the Strib: What does it take to publish a big investigative project?
Q and A with reporter Liz Sawyer, who was recently named a Pulitzer finalist for the five-part series, "Juvenile Injustice."
Q & A with our new deputy metro editor Phillip Piña
The West St. Paul resident has been a journalist for 30 years.
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Get to know Star Tribune Editor Suki Dardarian
The longtime journalist took over the newsroom's top job last month.
Q&A with Star Tribune reporter Jeffrey Meitrodt
He has worked on some of the Star Tribune's biggest investigations. What makes him tick?
Q&A with Star Tribune reporter Rochelle Olson
Fresh off the Kimberly Potter trial and the coldest NHL game ever, we turn the table on the veteran reporter.
CSA members and fresh-food fans, join our 'Out of the Box' Facebook group
Ever at a loss for what to do with all the kohlrabi in your CSA box? Ever go crazy snapping up food at the farmers market and then wonder, now what? This group is for you.
Is Minnesota actually more German than Scandinavian?
A reader wants to know: Why do Scandinavians get all the attention when there are more Minnesotans of German descent?
From locked doors to nightmares: Readers tell us how the Jacob Wetterling case affected them
The abduction of Jacob Wetterling in 1989 haunted a generation of Minnesota parents and children.
Readers reveal their most memorable State Fair moments
While some folks were enjoying the rides and mini doughnuts, others were getting engaged, playing pranks or even going into labor.
The State Fair quiz: How Minnesotan are you?
The Minnesota Great Get-Together starts Thursday; so it's a good time to check your State Fair IQ.
Two dogs, three adults, one state park add up to 100 ticks in less than 24 hours
"We could see them everywhere."
Importance of vacation becomes clear when a child's schedule prohibits one
For families with children committed to sports or the arts, the prospects of a long stretch with no spring skiing or spring break trip can be hard to take.
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Taking a "hawk walk" in Ireland
During a "hawk walk" at a country castle, visitors learn the ancient art of falconry.
In Los Angeles, studio tours are the real stars
When a movie-obsessed family goes to Los Angeles, studio tours and their art of fakery are the real stars.
Becoming an outdoor family
One family journeys from surviving winter to embracing it, thanks to a program organized through the Department of Natural Resources.
The big deal vacation
Group coupon sites turned a first-time trip to the Boundary Waters (plus a relaxing pause at Lutsen Resort) into a half-price but wholehearted family getaway.
Regis misses in second quarter
Hair salon company Regis Corp. posted disappointing second-quarter results Wednesday, blaming a slow November and bad weather in December as it missed analysts' earnings estimates.
A quick cycle for appliance rebates
There's no money left in the state-run program for consumers who buy greener appliances.
Black Friday: A shopping happening
In a year of tight budgets, Black Friday bargain-hunting was a necessity, as well as an event.
Carlson sells marketing business for $175 million
Carlson Companies CEO Hubert Joly has frequently referred to Carlson Marketing as "the roots of the company," and with good reason.
Opus East files for liquidation
Tight credit markets and a tough commercial real estate market continue to damage the nationwide developer.
Costlier feed and fuel push Hormel to lower outlook
Rising prices finally caught up with the Austin-based producer of Spam, Jennie-O and other food.
What will we drive tomorrow?
We asked the Big Five automakers - GM, Ford, Chrysler, Toyota and Honda - what the future holds for the fuel efficiency of their vehicles.
Megamall pads its résumé, adding 9 tenants
With Minneapolis and St. Paul struggling to keep retailers downtown, the Mall of America solidified its place as Minnesota's retail hot spot Friday, announcing nine new tenants -- most of them new stores to the area.
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