Rachel Hutton
Reporter
FeaturesRachel Hutton writes lifestyle and human-interest stories for the Minnesota Star Tribune. She was previously the editor of Minnesota Monthly and Midwest Home magazines and City Pages' food critic. She's especially interested in profiling notable Minnesotans to explore their impact and complexity and telling stories that reveal the human impact of issues in the news.
Latest from Rachel Hutton
Why everyone is obsessed with Labubu and where to find them in Minnesota
Minnesotans wait hours for the creepy-cute creatures. Are they a recession indicator?
June 26, 2025
Top the Tater Days festival debuts in Farmington
Event known for bed racing and pig kissing now offers the chance to win a year’s supply of Minnesota’s quirkiest condiment.
June 23, 2025
Old School Jewish Matchmakers offer timeless perspective on dating
The Twin Cities duo shares single seniors' desires and dealbreakers.
June 4, 2025
Missing Joann? Textile Center's new Stashery sells discounted fabric and yarn.
The donation-based secondhand shop mends a hole left by Joann's closure.
May 31, 2025
Health Department cracks down on Minnesota hot tub and pool rentals
“Free the hot tub” bill argues vacation-home spas aren’t public pools. Swimply pool-rental app sues.
May 29, 2025
Celebrity Wolves fans spotted at Game 3
A who's who of famous Wolves fans made an appearance tonight.
May 25, 2025
'This is an uprising': An oral history of the 6 days after George Floyd's murder
Protesters, police, Gov. Tim Walz and neighbors chronicle the upheaval that changed Minneapolis and spread across the world.
May 19, 2025
Meet the academic power couple 'marrying' St. John’s and St. Ben’s
As the St. Cloud-area schools integrate, President Brian Bruess and his wife Carol host sewing workshops, provide therapy-dog cuddles.
May 19, 2025
Health Department cracks down on Minnesota hot tub and pool rentals
“Free the hot tub” bill argues vacation-home spas aren’t public pools. Swimply pool-rental app sues.
May 29, 2025
Celebrity Wolves fans spotted at Game 3
A who's who of famous Wolves fans made an appearance tonight.
May 25, 2025
'This is an uprising': An oral history of the 6 days after George Floyd's murder
Protesters, police, Gov. Tim Walz and neighbors chronicle the upheaval that changed Minneapolis and spread across the world.
May 19, 2025
Meet the academic power couple 'marrying' St. John’s and St. Ben’s
As the St. Cloud-area schools integrate, President Brian Bruess and his wife Carol host sewing workshops, provide therapy-dog cuddles.
May 19, 2025