C.J. Sinner
Director of Graphics & Data Visuals
Sinner is a central-Minnesota native with family roots in North Dakota. She previously worked in Bismarck, N.D., New York and around New Zealand before moving back to the Twin Cities. She's a graduate of the University of Minnesota and Columbia University, and taught at the U's journalism school for several years. She lives in St. Paul with her husband and enjoys being outdoors in all seasons.
Latest from C.J. Sinner
When will we know who will be mayor of Minneapolis?
Previous vote reallocation rounds offer clues as to how long it will take before a winner is declared.
November 5, 2025
Minnesota election results 2025
Track results for Minneapolis and St. Paul mayors, City Council, school boards and other elected offices in real time.
November 5, 2025
Vikings bar finder: Where to watch games across the U.S.
With more than 100 verified Vikings bars scattered across 31 states, connecting with fellow fans may be easier than you think.
October 22, 2025
Rocks, roots and soft dirt: Lace up your shoes for an adventurous run on these Twin Cities trails
From Afton to Long Lake, here’s your guide to the best trail running routes for all skill levels.
September 11, 2025
As Florida moves to lift vaccine mandates, do Minnesota kindergartners have ‘herd immunity’?
Minnesota’s youngest schoolchildren have been below the recommended 95% threshold for years, and more parents are getting exemptions for the MMR vaccine. Where are children most vulnerable to infectious spread?
September 4, 2025
Minnesota State Fair sets post-pandemic attendance record
We tracked each day of this year’s Great Minnesota Get-Together — we set one new record on the first Monday of the fair, but total attendance topped the last few years.
September 2, 2025
When is the Minnesota State Fair the most crowded?
We analyzed attendance records from the past 12 years; here’s how to beat the crowds.
August 15, 2025
Minnesota primary and special election results 2025
Several offices across Minnesota completed primaries or special elections on Tuesday.
August 13, 2025
Minnesota farmers caught between shifting guest-worker policies
The transition between the Biden and Trump administrations has upended the H-2A program and left some farms in limbo.
August 5, 2025
This summer has been hot, smoky and soggy, and Minnesotans are sick of it
Slightly more than half of days since mid-May have featured heavy rain, high heat, bad air or some combination in the Twin Cities.
August 1, 2025
Where are the Minnesota wildfires? See maps where three fires are growing in Arrowhead region
The Camp House, Jenkins Creek and Munger Shaw fires continue to spread.
May 16, 2025
Where Minnesota’s politics have shifted over 20 years and 6 presidential elections
Minnesota’s counties are more polarized with fewer politically moderate areas.
November 8, 2024
