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Jane Friedmann

Researcher/reporter | Whistleblower

Phone: 612-673-7852

Jane Friedmann has been a reporter on the Whistleblower beat since 2009. She also provides data analysis for the Minneapolis team. Friedmann joined the Star Tribune in 1981 and worked as a news graphics artist before becoming a reporter. She was awarded a regional Emmy for her work on the I-35W bridge collapse. Friedmann holds bachelor degrees from the University of Minnesota in journalism and mathematics.
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One face, one case: Marquetta Silva

Latest incident: About 2:30 a.m. on Jan. 31, on the ramp to eastbound Hwy. 62 from southbound I-35W. Description: Silva, 36,...

Updated: February 11, 2010, - 04:42 PM

One face, one case: Phillip Jonathan Riveness

Latest incident: About 1 a.m. on Dec. 15 on Interstate 35W in Roseville. Phillip Jonathan Riveness, a former DFL state legislator,...

Updated: February 03, 2010, - 04:57 PM

One case, one face: Daniel Robert Winkelhake

A look at drivers charged with more than one DWI.

Updated: January 28, 2010, - 03:52 PM

Girl: I was treated like a 'misfit' at Abercrombie & Fitch

Four years after Abercrombie & Fitch refused to let a teenager help her autistic sister try on clothes at its Mall of America store, state officials have fined the company $115,264 for discriminating against a disabled person.

Updated: September 09, 2009, - 04:45 PM

Mpls. contractor gets time, must pay

He is sentenced to serve 180 days and pay $4,597 for damage to neighbors' car and home over a zoning dispute.

Updated: August 27, 2009, - 08:58 PM

Student faced gay slurs by teachers, state says

The Anoka-Hennepin school district agreed to pay a family $25,000 after two teachers allegedly harassed a boy because of his perceived sexual orientation.

Updated: August 13, 2009, - 05:50 AM

Summer garden bug wars

Here are a few of the more common critters you may come across and some strategies you can use to combat the bugs on the wrong side of the battlefield, while encouraging those that are on your side.

Updated: July 28, 2009, - 01:25 PM

The great garden cover-up

Summer mulch can be a gardener's best friend: Here's a guide to help you sift through the choices.

Updated: June 02, 2009, - 01:06 PM

One of easiest ways to go green

Compost keeps yard and kitchen waste out of landfills and makes one of the best natural soil amenders.

Updated: April 14, 2009, - 02:38 PM

Off-road biking trails

Originally published 05/02/04 1. Agassiz Ulen to Fertile Length: 35 mi. Mountain biking: Full length of trail. Description: South end passes through forest...

Updated: October 14, 2005, - 11:00 PM