Neal Justin
Critic / Reporter
Culture Neal Justin is the pop-culture critic, covering how Minnesotans spend their entertainment time. He also reviews stand-up comedy. Justin previously served as TV and music critic for the paper. Before coming to Minnesota, he was a crime reporter for the Rockford Register Star and graduated from Northwestern University. He is the co-founder of JCamp, a non-profit program for high-school journalists, and works on many fronts to further diversity in newsrooms. He is the former president of UNITY and former governing board member for the Asian American Journalists Association. He is an adjunct professor at the University of St. Thomas.
Latest from Neal Justin
‘Fargo’ star William H. Macy returns to Twin Cities to catch Minnesota Frost and Wild hockey games
The Oscar-nominated actor was at Xcel Energy Center for two straight nights.
March 28, 2025
Leslie Fhima will join 'Bachelor in Paradise'
The Minneapolis fitness instructor made a surprise appearance on the season finale of “The Bachelor.”
March 27, 2025
Ex-Minnesotan turned Hollywood director on why Jason Statham is the perfect action star
The Minnesota Interview: “A Working Man” director David Ayer looks back at his credits, which include “Training Day” and “The Beekeeper.”
March 27, 2025
Minneapolis cook Megan Sheley explains her shocking departure from Fox’s ‘Next Level Chef’
For the Minnesota Interview, the social media chef talks about discovering Gordon Ramsay’s soft side before her early exit from the series.
March 21, 2025
Review: ‘After Midnight’ host Taylor Tomlinson shows she’s ready for prime time in Minneapolis show
She’s chatty with fans and admits getting mistaken for a Midwesterner: “That’s kindness,” she says.
March 21, 2025
Review: Insult comic Jeff Ross doubles down on being Minnesota Nice
The Roastmaster General opened a four-night stint at the Parkway Theater.
March 13, 2025
Justin: Why it’s time you joined the bluegrass bandwagon
Minnesotans will get a chance this spring to hear everyone from Béla Fleck to Della Mae.
March 10, 2025
Insult king Jeff Ross probably will cry during his five-night run in Minneapolis
The Minnesota Interview: The Roastmaster General gets serious for his one-man show, “Take a Banana for the Ride.”
March 6, 2025
Review: ‘After Midnight’ host Taylor Tomlinson shows she’s ready for prime time in Minneapolis show
She’s chatty with fans and admits getting mistaken for a Midwesterner: “That’s kindness,” she says.
March 21, 2025
Review: Insult comic Jeff Ross doubles down on being Minnesota Nice
The Roastmaster General opened a four-night stint at the Parkway Theater.
March 13, 2025
Justin: Why it’s time you joined the bluegrass bandwagon
Minnesotans will get a chance this spring to hear everyone from Béla Fleck to Della Mae.
March 10, 2025
Insult king Jeff Ross probably will cry during his five-night run in Minneapolis
The Minnesota Interview: The Roastmaster General gets serious for his one-man show, “Take a Banana for the Ride.”
March 6, 2025