Jeff Hargarten
Data Journalist
Data TeamRaised in Minneapolis, Hargarten graduated in 2014 from the University of Minnesota School of Journalism and Mass Communication with a professional journalism degree. His past experience includes work for MinnPost, Pioneer Press, News21 and Minnesota Daily.
Latest from Jeff Hargarten
Twin Cities homeowners rue higher taxes. Lower downtown values are only part of the problem.
Assessment trends in Minnesota’s two largest cities reflect the shock of the COVID-19 pandemic and high interest rates in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
June 13, 2025
If Duluth crime is down, why are residents afraid?
As city leaders work to revitalize downtown, they fight negative perceptions.
April 26, 2025
These Twin Cities suburbs are seeing a surge in senior citizens
Demographers have long expected a “silver tsunami” as baby boomers age. But some communities are attracting more seniors than others.
April 26, 2025
North Minneapolis records a decade low in shootings
Mayor and police chief hail double-digit reductions in violent crime on city’s North Side amid targeted enforcement campaign and federal prosecutions.
March 21, 2025
These are the most crash-prone intersections in Woodbury
The hot spots highlight the factors that can cause crashes across the suburbs, including road design, speeds and driver behavior.
February 23, 2025
5 takeaways from 2024 crime trends in the Twin Cities
Homicides slightly increased in Minneapolis and slightly fell in St. Paul, leaving police officials in both cities frustrated, even as shootings continue to decline.
February 18, 2025
These Minnesotans tried to pay late rent on storage units. A company had already sold their stuff.
Public Storage facilities dot the Twin Cities metro. A flurry of renters have accused the company in lawsuits of selling family members’ ashes, TVs and medical devices ahead of schedule.
February 15, 2025
What’s behind Bemidji’s high crime rate?
The first city on the Mississippi River has struggled with a perception problem for decades.
January 18, 2025
These are the most crash-prone intersections in Woodbury
The hot spots highlight the factors that can cause crashes across the suburbs, including road design, speeds and driver behavior.
February 23, 2025
5 takeaways from 2024 crime trends in the Twin Cities
Homicides slightly increased in Minneapolis and slightly fell in St. Paul, leaving police officials in both cities frustrated, even as shootings continue to decline.
February 18, 2025
These Minnesotans tried to pay late rent on storage units. A company had already sold their stuff.
Public Storage facilities dot the Twin Cities metro. A flurry of renters have accused the company in lawsuits of selling family members’ ashes, TVs and medical devices ahead of schedule.
February 15, 2025
What’s behind Bemidji’s high crime rate?
The first city on the Mississippi River has struggled with a perception problem for decades.
January 18, 2025