Greta Kaul
Reporter
Built environmentGreta Kaul is the Star Tribune's built environment reporter, covering how the way cities are built affects people's lives. She grew up in the east metro and graduated from the University of Minnesota, where she worked at the Minnesota Daily. Prior to the Star Tribune, she worked for MinnPost, the San Francisco Chronicle and the San Antonio Express-News. Outside of work, she likes to garden and get outside in all four of Minnesota’s seasons.
Latest from Greta Kaul
Twin Cities on alert after threat of ICE enforcement against Somali community
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said there were credible reports that as many as 100 federal agents will be deployed to the Twin Cities “with a specific focus on targeting our Somali community.”
December 2, 2025
In social media posts, Trump targets Somali community in Minnesota after National Guard shooting
The messages posted late Thanksgiving night on social media blaming immigrants for social issues came as the president intensified anti-immigrant rhetoric.
November 28, 2025
Driverless taxis in Minneapolis? State lawmakers not so sure
As Waymo starts testing robotaxis for Minneapolis, lawmakers say they must consider new regulations before they start driving themselves on Minnesota roads.
November 20, 2025
Met Council audit finds ‘high risk’ that nonprofit misused federal funds
The Metropolitan Council audit of Move Minneapolis came after Jonathan Weinhagen resigned as CEO of its parent organization, the Minneapolis Regional Chamber.
November 18, 2025
A $20 million tunnel? Twin Cities suburbs look for ways to help pedestrians cross the road
Edina is discussing an underpass that would help pedestrians and cyclists navigate busy France Avenue. The costly proposal underscores challenges retrofitting car-centric suburbs.
November 18, 2025
Metro Transit boosts uniformed security presence on light-rail trains
The Twin Cities transit agency has struggled with ridership since the pandemic and safety issues, real or perceived, have proven to be a hurdle in drawing people back to public transit.
November 12, 2025
Why we're singing ‘The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald’ 50 years later
Sit on a barstool along Lake Superior in November, and you might well hear Gordon Lightfoot’s ballad written soon after the ship sank.
November 9, 2025
Why Minneapolis took longer to count ballots than St. Paul
Ramsey County switched to electronic ranked-choice tabulation software this year. In Minneapolis, coordination with the county and a city ordinance make the process lengthier.
November 7, 2025
How Kaohly Her became St. Paul’s next mayor
Her’s strongest support was in some of St. Paul’s highest-turnout wards. She trailed in first-choice votes but won after ranked-choice tabulation.
November 5, 2025
What to know about Minnesota election results today
The outcome of many contests, especially those that use ranked-choice voting, may not be certain on Tuesday.
November 4, 2025
Where Minneapolis mayoral candidates stand on key issues
Downtown, public safety, housing and homelessness: Here are the positions of Jacob Frey, Omar Fateh, DeWayne Davis and Jazz Hampton.
November 1, 2025
A cheerleader for a limping city, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter wants another term
Taxes are higher and downtown is more dead than in 2017, but Carter is banking on optimism amid a challenge from Kaohly Her.
October 28, 2025
