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
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
A mermaid, a snowman and a raspberry: What quirky landmarks bring to the suburbs
The Mounds View mermaid recently rose again, rejoining other Twin Cities landmarks that give suburbs a sense of place, from Eden Prairie to Hopkins to North St. Paul.
October 15, 2025
How a beloved piece of Camp Snoopy ended up at a Ham Lake pumpkin farm
The giant red dog bowl, once a Mall of America amusement park fixture, is now being used as a corn pit.
October 10, 2025
Debates over development, taxes drive suburban Twin Cities election contests
Voters will cast ballots Nov. 4 for city leadership in several cities, including Bloomington, Lino Lakes, Minnetonka and White Bear Lake.
October 7, 2025
What a week’s worth of rider text messages reveals about Metro Transit’s problems
Serious crime is down on Metro Transit, but riders continue to report “quality of life” crime that makes some feel unsafe on light rail.
October 6, 2025
Large families have few apartment options in the Twin Cities. One development hopes to help.
Across Minnesota, a shortage of affordable apartments with three or more bedrooms squeezes large families and those with multiple generations under one roof.
September 22, 2025
St. Paul’s Midway neighborhood still struggles amid signs of promise
Development has been sporadic for the neighborhood along the Green Line, and residents are pushing city hall to fix longstanding problems.
September 11, 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
