Alex Kormann
Photographer
As a staff photojournalist, Alex covers a variety of assignments across the state. He is also the Gophers football beat photographer.
Latest from Alex Kormann
A (long) day in the life of a 4-H animal and its human
Young animal exhibitors care for their cattle, swine, poultry and more at the Minnesota State Fair.
August 27, 2025
10 intriguing Gophers who could play big roles this season
Following last year’s 8-5 season, P.J. Fleck will have to lean on inexperienced players this year — including quarterback Drake Lindsey — to build on that momentum.
August 27, 2025
Photos: Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell honored at funeral services
Mourners gathered for a public service at Maple Grove High School for the officer, who was killed in the line of duty on May 30
June 11, 2024
Gallery: Twins Opening Day
Crowds gathered to watch the Twins play the Cleveland Guardians for the first home game of the season.
April 4, 2024
![377 runners compete in the Girls' Championship 5K race during the Roy Griak Invitational cross country meet Friday, Sep. 22, 2023, at Les Bolstad Golf Course in St. Paul, Minn. ]](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/J4FY7VVR2M3YQ3NKFJEQQ7F5OU.jpg?&w=252&ar=3:2&fit=crop)
![Centennial running back Maverick Harper (43) celebrates with offensive lineman Trenton Campbell (54) and tight end Kellen Binder (86) after scoring a touchdown against Blaine in the first quarter Friday, Sep. 08, 2023, at Centennial High School in Circle Pines, Minn. ]](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/5EO6TCNM3MDPZJ6UPGWGN24QDY.jpg?&w=252&ar=3:2&fit=crop)
A year at Hayes Elementary School
Throughout the school year, students ran in a color run, went caroling, played, learned and some graduated to fifth grade.
September 3, 2023
Minnesota State Fair in motion: A whirlwind of food, frenzy and fun
Our photographer set out to catch the many kinds of movement at the fair, from rushing to spinning to sliding to strolling.
August 30, 2023
The Minnesota State Fair kicks off
Gates opened for the first day of the fair on Thursday. The Great Minnesota Get-Together will continue through Labor Day.
August 24, 2023
'Portrait of death': How we documented and photographed Bill Alkofer's final weeks
A Star Tribune reporter and photojournalist share how they got the story.
July 20, 2023
Minnetonka beats Mounds View in a 4A quarterfinal baseball game
Minnetonka won against Mounds View in a 4A quarterfinal baseball game on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at CHS Field in St. Paul.
June 13, 2023
4A baseball: East Ridge vs. Lakeville South
East Ridge played Lakeville South in a 4A quarterfinals baseball game on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at CHS Field in St. Paul.
June 13, 2023
