Greta Kaul
Reporter
Built environmentGreta Kaul is the Star Tribune's Ramsey County and built environment reporter. She grew up in the east metro and graduated from the University of Minnesota, where she worked at the Minnesota Daily. Prior to the Star Tribune, she worked for MinnPost, the San Francisco Chronicle and the San Antonio Express-News. Outside of work, she likes to garden and get outside in all four of Minnesota’s seasons.
Latest from Greta Kaul
Curious Minnesota
What happened to Camp Snoopy at the Mall of America?
Some Minnesotans are still nostalgic for the Mall of America’s original, Peanuts-themed amusement park. Here’s why it became Nickelodeon Universe.
November 22, 2024
Music
Is that a University of Minnesota sweatshirt in a K-pop music video?
Minnesota K-pop fans have spotted a familiar fashion choice in South Korean pop star and boy group BTS member Jin’s new music video.
November 18, 2024
Outdoors![Josh Sweet program and facility specialist at Three Rivers Park District and his wife Jill led a Valentine Snowshoe walk at the New Prague Golf Club on Sunday. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ cgonzalez@startribune.com - February 14, 2016, New Prague, MN, Valentine Snowshoe. Enjoy a casual snowshoe hike through the winter woods with your special someone, Three Rivers Park District, New Prague Golf Club](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/UMMPQNZ4D5K6W7IPBAL32E2EBY.jpg?&w=252&ar=3:2&fit=crop)
Minnesotans, you’re doing it wrong: What experts say about dressing for the cold
Dressing to stay warm doesn’t have to be expensive or hard. Here are some tips.
November 18, 2024
News & Politics
In two boating incidents, Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s Office rescues stranded hunters amid strong winds
The Sheriff’s Office is urging boaters to use caution on the water when wind speeds are high and unpredictable.
November 17, 2024
Twin Cities
When Minnesotans die without money, counties help out. But costs are rising.
Ramsey County raised the rate it pays to put residents to rest. Funeral businesses say they are helping cover the costs where county funding falls short.
November 16, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
Shopping carts are piling up at one Roseville bus stop. What’s the solution?
The abandoned carts illustrate the design challenge of adding transit to shopping areas like Har Mar Mall that were developed for drivers in cars.
November 13, 2024
Minneapolis
On tour stop, Billie Eilish visits vintage store in former Minneapolis White Castle
The owner of Vintage in South Uptown said Eilish bought several items including a referee jacket.
November 10, 2024
Elections
Now that campaign season is over, here's what to do with those election signs
There are several drop-off options in the Twin Cities metro. They send them to a local plastics recycler.
November 8, 2024
Twin Cities
When Minnesotans die without money, counties help out. But costs are rising.
Ramsey County raised the rate it pays to put residents to rest. Funeral businesses say they are helping cover the costs where county funding falls short.
November 16, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
Shopping carts are piling up at one Roseville bus stop. What’s the solution?
The abandoned carts illustrate the design challenge of adding transit to shopping areas like Har Mar Mall that were developed for drivers in cars.
November 13, 2024
Minneapolis
On tour stop, Billie Eilish visits vintage store in former Minneapolis White Castle
The owner of Vintage in South Uptown said Eilish bought several items including a referee jacket.
November 10, 2024
Elections
Now that campaign season is over, here's what to do with those election signs
There are several drop-off options in the Twin Cities metro. They send them to a local plastics recycler.
November 8, 2024