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Kyeland Jackson

St. Paul police reporter
St. Paul public safety
Kyeland Jackson is the St. Paul public safety reporter for the Star Tribune.

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The Real ID deadline is almost here. What does that mean in Minnesota if you don’t have one yet?

State and federal officials shared what documents Minnesotans will need ahead of the Real ID Act’s May 7 deadline, and who should wait before applying.
April 28, 2025

Organizers cancel 21st annual Lake Minnetonka Triathlon after safety dispute

Excelsior officials denied multiple bike courses submitted for the race, making it impossible to host the event, organizers said. It could move to a another city.
April 23, 2025
Participants of the 2024 Lake Minnetonka Triathlon run as spectators cheer them on. The event was cancelled this year after a safety dispute with city officials.

Northeast Minneapolis mourns beloved ‘Marty the bingo guy’ following death in car crash

Residents gather at the 1029 Bar to celebrate Marty Zaworski at the bingo event that made him a neighborhood staple.
April 21, 2025
Marty Zaworski smiles while calling bingo at the 1029 Bar in Northeast Minneapolis. Zaworski died in a car accident this April, devastating family and community members.

Joining the 10 million visitors to Minnesota state parks every year? Here’s a way to do so for free.

Minnesota state parks are celebrating Free Park Day in late April. Here’s what you need to know.
April 18, 2025
DNR Interpretive Naturalist Sean Hoppes leading a Maple Syrup program in Wild River State Park

Minnesota critics see new hurdles to voting in U.S. House measure

Minnesota’s U.S. House members split on party lines over the SAVE Act, which Republicans are pushing to require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship in order to vote. Voting-rights advocates see new hurdles to ballot access.
April 11, 2025

Track Trump administration cuts in real time with new Minnesota tool

Gov. Tim Walz announced the state dashboard on Wednesday. It will be updated every weekday.
April 10, 2025

Rising grocery prices, tariff confusion force tough decisions on Twin Cities shoppers

Shoppers say rising grocery prices have hit hard, changing vulnerable families’ diets and forcing others to choose unhealthy foods.
April 9, 2025

April tornadoes? No, today's sirens are a drill to prep Minnesotans for severe weather

The National Weather Service will blare sirens and issue alerts Thursday to prepare Minnesotans for when severe weather knocks.
April 9, 2025

Minnesota critics see new hurdles to voting in U.S. House measure

Minnesota’s U.S. House members split on party lines over the SAVE Act, which Republicans are pushing to require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship in order to vote. Voting-rights advocates see new hurdles to ballot access.
April 11, 2025

Track Trump administration cuts in real time with new Minnesota tool

Gov. Tim Walz announced the state dashboard on Wednesday. It will be updated every weekday.
April 10, 2025

Rising grocery prices, tariff confusion force tough decisions on Twin Cities shoppers

Shoppers say rising grocery prices have hit hard, changing vulnerable families’ diets and forcing others to choose unhealthy foods.
April 9, 2025

April tornadoes? No, today's sirens are a drill to prep Minnesotans for severe weather

The National Weather Service will blare sirens and issue alerts Thursday to prepare Minnesotans for when severe weather knocks.
April 9, 2025
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