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Kyeland Jackson

General Assignment Reporter
General Assignment
He holds bachelor’s and graduate 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. Jackson was also selected for the Ida B. Wells Society for Investigative Reporter’s Data Institute. Raised in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, Jackson was also the editor-in-chief of The Louisville Cardinal, a weekly independent newspaper at his alma mater.

Latest from Kyeland Jackson

Minnesota hosts the nation’s largest Somali population. What brought them here?

Many fled war, immigrating to the North Star State for opportunities and hospitality.
December 3, 2025

St. Paul woman dies one week after vehicle struck her

Authorities believe the 75-year-old was crossing Summit Avenue when she was hit.
December 2, 2025

Annunciation ‘woke up’ Minnesota churches on security. Faith groups across the nation are following suit.

Houses of worship in Illinois, Missouri and other states have turned to Minnesota for advice as they prepare for a surge in holiday visitors.
November 30, 2025

Dayton’s Holiday Market draws crowds downtown five years on

As downtown Minneapolis goes without Holidazzle this season, Dayton’s and other “Winterapolis” events fill the gap.
November 22, 2025

Minneapolis turkey giveaway pops up in response to ‘tough month in the world of hunger’

Organizers passed out more than 200 Thanksgiving meals as people struggle with food costs.
November 20, 2025
Minneapolis volunteers prepare to donate more than 200 turkeys and thanksgiving meals to families in need.

How can Minnesotans watch the Leonids meteor shower?

The annual meteor shower will send streaks through the sky at 44 miles per second.
November 19, 2025

Man in critical condition after shooting in Shakopee

Police said the shooting did not appear to be random.
November 15, 2025

Couple plead guilty to stealing $1 million from Lululemon stores in Minnesota, New York

An East Coast couple admitted to being part of a crime ring that stole from Lululemon stores in Minneapolis, Edina and Minnetonka.
November 15, 2025
FILE - This March 19, 2013 file photo shows a pedestrian walking past the Lululemon Athletica store at Union Square in New York. Lululemon yanked its popular black yoga pants from store shelves after it found that the sheer material used was revealing too much of its loyal customers. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)

MSP flight cancellations climb to close to 100 as government shutdown drags on

Travelers at Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport continued to face delays Sunday due to an unprecedented reduction in air traffic.
November 10, 2025

Minnesota ‘handmaidens’ protest federal policies at State Capitol

Around 100 people gathered outside the State Capitol Saturday, decrying federal policies affecting Minnesotans.
November 8, 2025
Katie Sullivan (far right) and members of the Handmaids of Minnesota stand on the capitol steps Nov. 8 to protest for a National Day of Action.

Parts of southern Minnesota could get up to an inch of snow

National Weather Service charts suggest a dusting of snow in southern Minnesota before temperatures rise again.
November 8, 2025

Former Minnesota Spokesman Recorder publisher Wallace ‘Jack’ Jackman dies at 81

Jackman met Muhammad Ali, Hubert Humphrey and others while helping communities across the globe.
November 6, 2025
Wallace "Jack" Jackman takes a picture with children in Kenya after helping to get a firetruck into the country.
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