Mark Boswell
Graphics Artist
Phone: 612-673-7590
E-mail: mboswell@startribune.com
Mark Boswell is a graphic artist and visual journalist. He has been at the Star Tribune since December 1995.
Recent content from Mark Boswell
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Graphic: A personal transportation vehicle of the future
What will cars be like in 25 years? Here's a look at what a vehicle might be like in 2033 based on possible technologies and trends that are emerging even today.
Mar 4, 2009 -
Project: Special project: Water: A to Zoo
Water is needed in vast amounts to keep the animals and plants thriving at the Minnesota Zoo. It starts in aquifers deep under Apple Valley and ends with Allan Maguire who adds a dash of "Instant Ocean," turns the crank and -- presto -- makes a home where exotic ocean fish and mammals thrive.
Jan 6, 2009 -
Graphic: County official's 2008 salaries
There is no metrowide formula for determining salaries for sheriff, county attorney and county commissioner.
Dec 15, 2008 -
Graphic: How to have your absentee ballot count
Voters must follow instructions carefully in order for their absentee ballot to be counted. There are several different types of absentee ballots. The one shown here is representative.
Dec 14, 2008 -
Graphic: Water: A to Zoo
Water is needed in vast amounts to keep the animals and plants thriving at the Minnesota Zoo. It starts in aquifers deep under the city of Apple Valley, which turns it into potable water. Entering the zoo’s giant water management system, the water is processed to provide the distinctly different types of water needed for saltwater and freshwater mammals and fish, terrestrial animals and humans. And it must be done ecologically. Here’s a look at four of the biggest arteries of that system:
Dec 2, 2008 -
Water: A to Zoo
Fresh water for animal habitats, bathrooms, fountains and drinking water.
Dec 1, 2008 -
Graphic: Smart houses
Sub-woofers hidden in couches. TV's that look like art. And security systems that you can monitor from afar. These are some of the the things that a growing number of home buyers want, but not all builders offer.
Nov 12, 2008 -
Graphic: Home Sweet Home 2037
Minnesota's house of the future reflects a new way of living. Located in a hypothetical development in Ramsey, Minn., houses are clustered within green areas where neighbors share amenities and services.
Nov 12, 2008 -
Graphic: How to make a green house
The key words to having a green house are less and more: Less electricity, fossil fuels and waste means more money, time and satisfaction. From bedroom to basement, shrinking your ecological footprint gives you control over your home, pocketbook and conscience. Here are ways to make it happen.
Nov 12, 2008 -
Graphic: Eighth-grade math scores
The national average rose steadily while advanced scores dipped.
Sep 21, 2008
