Kristin Tillotson

Home
Bios

Kristin Tillotson

Reporter | Features

Phone: 612-673-7046

A Strib journalist for nearly 20 years, Kristin Tillotson now writes mostly for features on a broad range of topics, and sometimes for news.
Follow @StribKristin

Why are we more boozy?

In polls and studies tracking how much beer, wine and spirits are guzzled by region, Upper Midwest states consistently rank among the highest in drinkers per capita. Could it be our northern European roots? The weather? Well, yes.

Updated: December 28, 2011, - 12:57 PM

Hey u wassup?? Let's zzzzz ...

Sleep-texting? It's the latest twist on sleepwalking or talking in one's sleep, and sleep experts says it's yet another -- very public -- way that technology is disrupting needed sleep

Updated: December 27, 2011, - 08:13 AM

Traditions: Homemade gifts lead to hilarity

It takes a really creative mind -- or a wacky one -- to dream up a Christmas present made from dryer lint.

Updated: December 24, 2011, - 04:14 AM

Six words can say so much

Can your life be summed up in six words? Emily Lloyd hopes every resident of Minneapolis gives it a try.

Updated: December 23, 2011, - 07:42 PM

'What Not to Wear' does the fair

With all of the notoriously tasteless outfits on display at the Minnesota State Fair, you'd think the hosts of TLC's popular reality show "What Not to Wear" would need to steer clear for fear of passing out.

Updated: December 13, 2011, - 10:04 AM