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Kristin Tillotson

Reporter | Lifestyle

Phone: 612-673-7046

Kristin Tillotson finds writing inspiration in the pursed lips, bloviating and passive-aggression of others. Also flowers and kittens. In her 16 years at the Star Tribune she has covered the culture front from fashion, film, books, nightlife and the arts to the lives of Somali immigrants. She has a soft spot for dogs, but not books about them.

Recent content from Kristin Tillotson

Permanent milestones
From tweens to seniors, tattoos have gone mainstream. Tats that commemorate the birth of a child are especially popular these days.
Nov 4, 2009
Tats on the job
Despite a more relaxed general public attitude toward tattoos, most employers still lean toward conformity over individuality where freedom of skin expression is concerned, especially in conservative corporate environments and businesses that serve a broad cross-section of the general public.
Nov 4, 2009
Barbara Kingsolver: Conscientious reflector
Farm chores and her family keep author Barbara Kingsolver grounded, but so does her determination to advocate social change through literature.
Oct 25, 2009
Books: Police detective Harry Bosch is back
Crime writer Michael Connelly talks about setting his latest novel in Hong Kong and what top mystery writers have in common.
Oct 23, 2009
Astra Taylor: 'Unschool' was cool in her youth
Would you let your kids stay home from school and teach themselves? Astra Taylor's parents did, and she grew up to be an indie filmmaker.
Oct 19, 2009
Ooh-la-la Masterpieces
French works on loan to Minneapolis Institute of Arts draw an enthusiastic crowd.
Oct 19, 2009
A man of intrigue
Vince Flynn, whose latest political thriller is out this week, lays out his positions on the CIA, Islam and Amy Klobuchar.
Oct 13, 2009
Not-so-secret society
"The Lost Symbol" aside, Freemasons are really just regular guys trying to do the right thing. The drama is in the decor.
Sep 30, 2009
Zandra Rhodes: Rainbow aria
Zandra Rhodes, British fashion icon and high priestess of pink panache, wafts into town for "The Pearl Fishers" and two events in her honor.
Sep 24, 2009
Book designer: Jackets are his racket
Chip Kidd has become one of the best-known graphic artists in the United States, designing book covers for Cormac McCarthy, David Sedaris and other literary notables. He will speak on Wednesday.
Sep 15, 2009


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