Kristoffer Tigue
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Kristoffer Tigue is a reporter for the Minnesota Star Tribune.
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How Trump is leaning on arcane laws to advance immigration agenda
Before threatening the Insurrection Act, Trump officials privately strategized about using the Alien Enemies Act to detain people in Chicago, according to Signal messages reviewed by the Star Tribune.
January 17, 2026
Ice arenas are energy hogs. Ramsey County is doing something about it.
Maplewood’s Aldrich Arena used as much electricity as 60 average U.S. homes last year. Solar panels and other improvements are expected to help.
December 25, 2025
Scientists warn federal funding cuts could undermine walleye recovery in Minnesota
The Trump administration froze grant money awarded to the Midwest Climate Adaptation Science Center in August and wants to cut its budget next year.
December 14, 2025
Cold night ahead could be record-breaking in southern Minnesota
A long-term forecast calls for a colder and snowier winter than in recent years, but a climatologist says it’s not a sure thing.
December 3, 2025
Tiny fee on Minneapolis carbon pollution won’t do much for the climate
State law limits the rate charged to the city’s 65 largest polluters to the cost of administering the program.
November 21, 2025
Minneapolis teachers ratify contract deal with district. Here are some highlights from the agreement.
The two-year deal was reached last weekend amid the threat of a strike.
November 16, 2025
Recent wolf sightings in Ely rekindle debate over the Endangered Species Act
Residents worried about safety say it’s time to drop the wolf’s protected status after several close encounters this month alone.
November 16, 2025
Six ways Minnesotans are feeling the state’s changing climate
Minnesota is among the fastest-warming states in the country. The state is making some progress cutting emissions.
November 13, 2025
Drilling companies want to explore for hydrogen in Minnesota’s Iron Range
A federal report found that Minnesota could be home to large reserves of hydrogen, a carbon-free fuel.
October 29, 2025
Editor's Pick
How one Minneapolis neighborhood reduced its carbon emissions by 1,600 metric tons
Prospect Park residents burned 29% less natural gas from 2019 to 2024, in part thanks to a campaign to improve home energy efficiency.
October 16, 2025
Energy grants canceled by Trump administration could push up power bills
President Trump’s Energy Department said the two multimillion-dollar grants would lead to more expensive, less reliable energy. But advocates see it leading to higher rates for customers.
October 8, 2025
These rural Minnesota towns were clean energy skeptics. Now they’re installing solar.
They’re taking advantage of federal tax credits before programs phase out and expect to save thousands of dollars in annual energy bills.
September 22, 2025
