Kyeland Jackson
General Assignment Reporter
General AssignmentRaised in Rineyville, Kentucky, Jackson was the editor-in-chief of The Louisville Cardinal, a weekly independent newspaper at his alma mater. He holds bachelor’s and master's degrees in communications from the University of Louisville and won awards from the Kentucky Associated Press Broadcasters as well as the Louisville Society of Professional Journalists.
Latest from Kyeland Jackson
Activists interrupt Sunday church service, say pastor works for ICE
Activists, including some from Black Lives Matter Minnesota, attended the service at Cities Church in St. Paul and chanted, “Justice for Renee Good.”
January 19, 2026
Jake Lang’s anti-Islam rally chased off by Minneapolis protesters
Below-zero windchills didn’t deter hundreds of protesters rallying against Lang and his handful of supporters in downtown Minneapolis.
January 18, 2026
Federal judge sides with Minnesota, lets SNAP benefits continue
Attorney General Keith Ellison’s office sued federal officials in December, alleging the federal government’s demands for Minnesota to verify residents’ SNAP eligibility were “impossible.”
January 15, 2026
U.S. ending temporary protected status for Somalis
The order could affect more than 400 Somali people across the state as Trump posts, “FEAR NOT, GREAT PEOPLE OF MINNESOTA, THE DAY OF RECKONING & RETRIBUTION IS COMING!”
January 13, 2026
Reps. Omar, Morrison, Craig denied entry at ICE detention facility
The Minnesota congresswomen attempted to tour Whipple Federal Building. DHS says requests to visit are needed seven days in advance.
January 10, 2026
Minnesota woman dies after shark attack in U.S. Virgin Islands
Island officials identified the woman, who was from Detroit Lakes, and say she lost an arm in the attack.
January 9, 2026
Hundreds march through Mpls. to protest U.S. attack on Venezuela
Rep. Tom Emmer and others in Minnesota applauded Maduro’s removal, meanwhile.
January 4, 2026
Minnesotans stranded in Caribbean as flights paused following Venezuela strike
Delta restarts flights Sunday after canceling flights during FAA restrictions in the region.
January 3, 2026
St. Paul apartment fire leaves one in critical condition
Officials are investigating what caused the early-morning Summit Avenue blaze.
January 3, 2026
Mayor Kaohly Her pledges to ‘always show up’ for St. Paul in inaugural address
Friday’s inauguration launches the first term for Her, who makes history as the capital city’s first Asian American mayor.
January 2, 2026
How Minnesota drivers can wipe their snow boogers this winter
It’s that time of year to ask: “Why is my car shaking when I accelerate?”
December 28, 2025
Minnesota Star Tribune closes Minneapolis printing plant as staff reflect on the end of an era
The closure of the Heritage Center comes as readers increasingly get their news online. The paper will now be printed in Iowa.
December 28, 2025
