Rochelle Olson
Reporter
Politics and GovernmentOlson has covered St. Paul and Minneapolis City Halls, Ramsey and Hennepin county governments, as well as courts and state government. Before joining the Star Tribune in 2000, Olson worked for eight years with the Associated Press in Kansas City, Topeka, Charleston, W.Va. and St. Paul. She has a master's degree from the University of Kansas and a bachelor's from Hamline University. She grew up in Bloomington. She loves to swim and do yoga.
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Hot Dish 8.30.24
Majority makers: Minnesota House seats that will determine control for 2025
August 30, 2024
News & Politics
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August 28, 2024
Elections
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Elections
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Elections
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Minnesota’s governor defined himself and fired up the party for the next campaign sprint during his prime speaking slot on the penultimate night of the Democratic National Convention.
August 22, 2024
Elections
Walz joins Kamala Harris for ‘Freedom Rally’ at Milwaukee site of RNC
The Minnesota governor opened for the vice president with a rousing speech in the swing state of Wisconsin amid the ceremonial roll call happening at the Democratic Convention in Chicago.
August 21, 2024
Elections
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Flanagan watches as her friend ascends the national stage
The White Earth Band member also raised her own profile in Chicago during the Democratic National Convention, showcasing Indigenous designers as she co-chaired the four-day event.
August 23, 2024
Elections
At the end of the DNC, Minnesotan delegates thrilled with the ticket
Excitement about the Harris-Walz ticket abounds even after four long convention days, but some “uncommitted” delegates are disappointed the convention ignored their calls to address Palestinian issues.
August 23, 2024
Elections
Gov. Tim Walz steps onto national stage as VP nominee in Chicago
Minnesota’s governor defined himself and fired up the party for the next campaign sprint during his prime speaking slot on the penultimate night of the Democratic National Convention.
August 22, 2024
Elections
Walz joins Kamala Harris for ‘Freedom Rally’ at Milwaukee site of RNC
The Minnesota governor opened for the vice president with a rousing speech in the swing state of Wisconsin amid the ceremonial roll call happening at the Democratic Convention in Chicago.
August 21, 2024