Allison Kite
Reporter
Allison Kite is a reporter for the Minnesota Star Tribune.
Latest from Allison Kite
Minnesota Board of Pardons commutes life sentence for murder
Carlos Smith was convicted of first-degree murder in 1994, but the state’s most powerful lawmakers agreed he made significant strides since he entered prison as a young man.
July 10, 2025
Sen. John Hoffman discharged from hospital after shooting; ‘long road to recovery’ ahead
The DFL senator was shot nine times in his home last month by a gunman who later killed former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband.
July 8, 2025
Gov. Walz bullish about re-election chances: ‘If we run again, we will win.’
In an interview, Walz predicted Republicans will face a poor midterm election outlook due to the unpopularity of President Donald Trump and his spending bill. But, more voters polled by the Minnesota Star Tribune said they didn’t want Walz to run again.
July 7, 2025
Gov. Tim Walz on guns at the Capitol, lawmaker security and Minnesota’s response to Trump’s big bill
Walz told the Minnesota Star Tribune that legislators are “rightfully concerned” with security issues.
July 7, 2025
Melissa and Mark Hortman remembered for humanity, public service as they are laid to rest
Their legacy lived on at a grand funeral where people celebrated their contributions to the state and remembered their love of billiards, baking, sitting on their porch and having friends over for dinner.
June 29, 2025
Joe Biden visits Minnesota Capitol to honor Melissa and Mark Hortman
Biden and former Vice President Kamala Harris will attend a private funeral for the couple Saturday.
June 28, 2025
Melissa and Mark Hortman’s beloved golden retriever, Gilbert, honored at the Capitol alongside his owners
Between 20 and 25 service dogs and trainees took turns standing guard at the edges of the Rotunda.
June 27, 2025
Minnesota Poll: Congressional Democrats get low marks from suburban voters
Overall, more than half of Minnesota voters disapprove of how both Republicans and Democrats in Congress are doing their jobs.
June 25, 2025
Melissa and Mark Hortman remembered for humanity, public service as they are laid to rest
Their legacy lived on at a grand funeral where people celebrated their contributions to the state and remembered their love of billiards, baking, sitting on their porch and having friends over for dinner.
June 29, 2025
Joe Biden visits Minnesota Capitol to honor Melissa and Mark Hortman
Biden and former Vice President Kamala Harris will attend a private funeral for the couple Saturday.
June 28, 2025
Melissa and Mark Hortman’s beloved golden retriever, Gilbert, honored at the Capitol alongside his owners
Between 20 and 25 service dogs and trainees took turns standing guard at the edges of the Rotunda.
June 27, 2025
Minnesota Poll: Congressional Democrats get low marks from suburban voters
Overall, more than half of Minnesota voters disapprove of how both Republicans and Democrats in Congress are doing their jobs.
June 25, 2025