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Kavita Kumar

Community Engagement Director
Opinion
Kavita Kumar is the community engagement director for the Opinion section of the Star Tribune. She was previously a reporter on the business desk.

Latest from Kavita Kumar

Columnists

Meet the 11 new contributing columnists of Strib Voices

The eclectic group of writers includes a conservative, a cannabis expert, a sportswriter-turned-pastor and a well-known chef.
August 16, 2024
Columnists

Here’s what some Minnesotans have said about Walz for VP, so far

Now we want to hear what you think. Send us a letter to the editor or a commentary to add your voice to the mix.
August 6, 2024
Commentaries

Thoughts from the Star Tribune’s new community engagement director

We aim to invite more people to be part of the conversation.
April 25, 2024
Local

Why you should donate clothing: It (probably) won’t end up at the dump

Fast fashion is tough on the climate, but clothes can have second and third lives.
April 20, 2024
Richard Tsong-Taatarii/rtsong-taatarii@startribune.com
Value Village, some donated clothing is baled and sold by the pound to used clothing giant Ragstock.
Business

Target’s latest ads feature Kristen Wiig’s SNL ‘Target Lady’ and Prince’s music

The ads are to promote Target Circle Week and changes to the retailer’s loyalty programs.
April 3, 2024
Business

Mall of America sues Sugar Factory for more than $2M in unpaid rent

It’s one of several tenants the Mall of America has sued in recent years for not paying rent.
March 28, 2024
Business

The inflation rate might be steadying, but the value of Minnesota exports is down

Mexico, Ireland and Australia saw some of the biggest gains in state exports.
March 25, 2024
Many of Minnesota's exports move through the Duluth Harbor. (AARON LAVINSKY/aaron.lavinsky@startribune.com)
Local

Snow could turn to rain overnight, melting some of what might still be year's biggest snowfall

In some cases, the rain may melt all of the snow that falls in southern Minnesota.
March 25, 2024
Business

Target’s latest ads feature Kristen Wiig’s SNL ‘Target Lady’ and Prince’s music

The ads are to promote Target Circle Week and changes to the retailer’s loyalty programs.
April 3, 2024
Business

Mall of America sues Sugar Factory for more than $2M in unpaid rent

It’s one of several tenants the Mall of America has sued in recent years for not paying rent.
March 28, 2024
Business

The inflation rate might be steadying, but the value of Minnesota exports is down

Mexico, Ireland and Australia saw some of the biggest gains in state exports.
March 25, 2024
Many of Minnesota's exports move through the Duluth Harbor. (AARON LAVINSKY/aaron.lavinsky@startribune.com)
Local

Snow could turn to rain overnight, melting some of what might still be year's biggest snowfall

In some cases, the rain may melt all of the snow that falls in southern Minnesota.
March 25, 2024
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