Jenny Berg
St. Cloud Reporter
St. CloudJenny Berg has spent the last decade covering central Minnesota news for various publications, including the Litchfield Independent Review — where she was named Minnesota Newspaper Association’s New Journalist of the Year for weeklies — and the St. Cloud Times. She studied journalism and political science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Outside of work, she spends much of her time with her dogs, Juniper and August. She can be reached on the encrypted messaging app Signal at bergjenny.01. Sign up for the daily St. Cloud Today newsletter at www.startribune.com/stcloudtoday.
Latest from Jenny Berg
First new Minnesota medical school campus in 50 years aims to train rural doctors
U Medical School’s CentraCare site recruits students from rural areas and will prepare them for practices there, too, with the hope they’ll serve long term in greater Minnesota.
July 12, 2025
St. Cloud business owner accused of swindling $240K from customers
Caleb J. Oberg, former owner of Oberg Roofing and Remodeling, faces five felony charges. He was arrested Thursday in Missouri.
July 11, 2025
More disruption at St. Cloud State: Interim president leaving early
Minnesota State’s chancellor announced the organization will immediately begin a national search for a permanent leader.
July 9, 2025
St. Cloud man gets probation for falling asleep on baby while drunk, suffocating the boy
Joshua A. Cox was “significantly intoxicated” when he put the child to bed on his mattress, court documents state.
July 3, 2025
Buyers line up at St. Cloud weed dispensary on opening day
The White Earth Band of Chippewa opened its second off-reservation Waabigwan Mashkiki store to an eager crowd.
July 2, 2025
Woman hit by stray bullet while running in central Minnesota
Sauk Rapids Police Chief Perry Beise is asking the public for information on anyone shooting a firearm at the time.
July 1, 2025
St. Cloud YMCA makes final fundraising push for outdoor water park
Y leaders need the last $5 million in donations raised by Labor Day to get shovels in the ground this year.
July 1, 2025
Former St. Cloud commission member admits illegally selling gun
Nonprofit founder Lenora O. Hunt resigned from the city’s planning commission after being charged.
June 26, 2025
Buyers line up at St. Cloud weed dispensary on opening day
The White Earth Band of Chippewa opened its second off-reservation Waabigwan Mashkiki store to an eager crowd.
July 2, 2025
Woman hit by stray bullet while running in central Minnesota
Sauk Rapids Police Chief Perry Beise is asking the public for information on anyone shooting a firearm at the time.
July 1, 2025
St. Cloud YMCA makes final fundraising push for outdoor water park
Y leaders need the last $5 million in donations raised by Labor Day to get shovels in the ground this year.
July 1, 2025
Former St. Cloud commission member admits illegally selling gun
Nonprofit founder Lenora O. Hunt resigned from the city’s planning commission after being charged.
June 26, 2025