Jennifer Brooks
Reporter
Minnesota Life Jennifer Brooks is a reporter on the Minnesota Life team.
Latest from Jennifer Brooks
Brooks: For Minneapolis, ICE killing evokes familiar fear, pain
It feels like 2020 again as vigils for Renee Good, and street protests unfold against backdrop of tension.
January 7, 2026
Brooks: Trump lands a knockout punch on Walz
Under attack from the administration, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz drops his bid for a third term.
January 6, 2026
Brooks: Fraud allegations are latest work of right-wing influencers descending on Minnesota in search of scandal
Feds deploy to Minnesota in response to Nick Shirley’s YouTube video alleging day care fraud.
January 1, 2026
Brooks: Minnesota’s year in review — what does not break us makes us stronger
We look back at the sorrow and joy of the year that was.
December 26, 2025
Brooks: Trump’s current tirade targeting Somali Minnesotans should come as no surprise
Calling your own citizens “garbage” says more about you than it does them.
December 3, 2025
Brooks: Gov. Tim Walz knows how bullies operate
Minnesota’s governor responds to the president who called him the r-word.
November 28, 2025
Brooks: Minnesota’s Thanksgiving turkey gets a turn in the spotlight — but no pardon
Because, as every Minnesota governor will tell you, turkeys are delicious.
November 25, 2025
Brooks: It’s Give to the Max Day in Minnesota, with kittens and causes and caring
Nonprofits are relying on the most generous day of the year to close the gap.
November 20, 2025
Brooks: Smile! Time for mandatory fun on your Target run
Why would Target force Minnesotans to make prolonged eye contact?
November 11, 2025
Brooks: Comfort Plus is what it took to get Washington to care about the shutdown
Trump ran as the champion of the working class. That’s not how he governs.
November 7, 2025
Brooks: After election loss, Mayor Melvin Carter gracefully admitted defeat
A reminder that not every politician loses their mind when they lose an election.
November 5, 2025
Brooks: Volunteers help with harvest for a Minnesota farm family in need
When disaster strikes, Farm Rescue rolls in to help.
November 5, 2025
