Spencer White

Intern
Spencer White is an intern for the Minnesota Star Tribune.

Latest from Spencer White

‘Chicken jockey’ hijinks at a Minneapolis showing of ‘A Minecraft Movie’

Our intern investigates the teen craze that has erupted at theaters across the country.
April 18, 2025

Can AI save turtles? These Minnesota sisters think so.

Kelly Olson and Katie O’Halloran will soon launch TurtlTracker, an app that uses artificial intelligence to track turtle migration and mortality.
April 4, 2025
GENERAL INFORMATION: Medina, MN - May and June are the months when turtles in Minnesota emerge from their wetland homes, searching for a dry spot to lay their eggs. Unfortunately this trip often means crossing busy roads, and many turtles are killed by automobiles each year. IN THIS PHOTO: A snapping turtle about the size of a Frisbee sits on the side of the Highway 24 in Medina, attempting to cross the busy road either to lay its eggs on the other side or returning from laying its eggs on the s

Feather bowling at Minneapolis brewery offers mix of bocce, curling and beer

Imported from Belgium, feather bowling is a rarity in Minnesota and a popular pastime at Pryes Brewing Co.
April 3, 2025

What are Minnesota’s best fast-food fish sandwiches? We grade 12.

The Taste editor and the intern go head to head and tackle the local Lenten sandwich staples. Opinions — and stamina — differ.
March 12, 2025

Meet the Minnesotans competing in the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games

Bethany Mussell, Chris Knoll, Drew Hennen and Michael Froehling will represent the U.S. in Turin, Italy, next week.
March 4, 2025

Will tax credits bring more film and TV production to Minnesota?

Filmmakers debate the strengths and weaknesses of the Minnesota Film Production Tax Credit.
February 28, 2025

Drift and drive on a go-kart track on this frozen Minnesota lake

Epic Kart Racing offers karting on ice events on Minnesota lakes each winter.
February 14, 2025

See an ‘Enchanted Forest’ at Minnesota Landscape Arboretum flower show

Flowers, fungi and fairies will be featured in this year’s show.
January 31, 2025

Meet the Minnesotans competing in the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games

Bethany Mussell, Chris Knoll, Drew Hennen and Michael Froehling will represent the U.S. in Turin, Italy, next week.
March 4, 2025

Will tax credits bring more film and TV production to Minnesota?

Filmmakers debate the strengths and weaknesses of the Minnesota Film Production Tax Credit.
February 28, 2025

Drift and drive on a go-kart track on this frozen Minnesota lake

Epic Kart Racing offers karting on ice events on Minnesota lakes each winter.
February 14, 2025

See an ‘Enchanted Forest’ at Minnesota Landscape Arboretum flower show

Flowers, fungi and fairies will be featured in this year’s show.
January 31, 2025