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Jane Friedmann

Researcher/reporter | Whistleblower

Phone: 612-673-7852

Jane Friedmann joined the Whistleblower team in 2009. As artist and researcher for the newsroom’s graphics team, she has detailed the devastating physical effects of methamphetamine, covered the resumption of the space flight after the loss of the shuttle Columbia, reported on critical world habitats and conducted extensive research on the Interstate 35W bridge collapse. Her work has garnered many awards from the Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists, The Minnesota Associated Press Association and the Society of News Design. Friedmann spearheaded the identification of the occupants of 78 of 84 non-construction vehicles on the 35W bridge; she and her project teammates won a regional Emmy, a National Headliners award, a national EPpy, two Minnesota Associated Press Association awards and a Society of News Design award. Friedmann joined the Star Tribune in 1981. She holds two bachelors degrees from the University of Minnesota in journalism and in mathematics.

Revisiting Whistleblower, Part II

At year's end, we've contacted some of the people we've written about in 2011 to see whether their issues have been resolved. One update follows a 2009 article.

Updated: January 02, 2012, - 11:56 AM

Whistleblower: Catching up

At year's end, we contacted some of the people we wrote about in 2011 to see whether their issues were resolved.

Updated: December 24, 2011, - 09:26 PM

St. Paul cashing in on impound lot auctions

City failed to notify owners of nearly $250,000 in refunds they were entitled to on vehicles sold this year. The practice mirrors what's been happening at the Minneapolis impound lot.

Updated: December 11, 2011, - 06:41 AM

Three Minnesota doctors cited for misconduct

The complaints ranged from misconduct with a patient to improper care. Two doctors were suspended.

Updated: November 22, 2011, - 11:47 PM

Facial scan leads to charge against Burnsville man

The match has led to an indictment of a Burnsville resident on a charge of unlawfully re-entering the United States after having been deported to Mexico as a criminal, according to Jeanne F. Cooney, a spokeswoman for the U.S. attorney's office.

Updated: November 11, 2011, - 11:20 AM

ON YOUR SIDE: Dog dealer license revoked

A northwestern Minnesota dog breeder who continued to sell dogs after her license was terminated for two years had her license permanently revoked in September, according to a consent order made public last month by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Updated: November 05, 2011, - 05:04 PM