Matt McKinney
Reporter
Washington CountyMcKinney graduated from St. John's University in Collegeville and spent years chasing stories through Wisconsin, Rhode Island, and Cambodia. A Minnesota childhood taught McKinney to love winter, skiing, the first warm day of spring, good books and time spent outdoors. He benefited from great teachers at Stillwater High School, and again in Collegeville and at the University of Minnesota. He's a fan of several local breweries, Prince, Jessie Diggins, the Loons, and newspaper reporters near and far who taught him the craft. McKinney bikes to work year-round from his home in the Twin Cities, which he shares with his wife and two sons.
Latest from Matt McKinney
New owner hopes long shuttered bar in Afton may serve another round
A new owner of the old Lerk’s Bar hopes to find financing to reopen the bar and tavern that helped put the town on the map.
November 11, 2025
Did Minneapolis progressives keep control of the City Council? It’s complicated.
By one measure, six moderates and seven progressives were elected to the city council Tuesday, but that’s just one measure.
November 6, 2025
Minneapolis City Council progressives hang onto majority
Despite a loss by Council Member Katie Cashman, seven progressives won late Tuesday night.
November 5, 2025
The most expensive Mpls. City Council race could tip the balance of power
Council Member Katie Cashman faces a challenge from Park Board Member Elizabeth Shaffer in Ward 7.
October 28, 2025
Anonymous funders of ‘Precarious State’ film stay ... anonymous
When asked to identify who paid for the film on Minneapolis, Rick Kupchella has said his donors are “business and community leaders.”
October 16, 2025
What to make of ‘A Precarious State,’ the new film that sees Minneapolis through a dark lens
Producer paid to broadcast documentary focusing on crime, test scores and socialism.
October 13, 2025
Minneapolis Ward 2 election could play pivotal role in City Council control
Incumbent Robin Wonsley and challenger Shelley Madore focus on housing, affordability and public safety in ward surrounding the U.
October 5, 2025
Omar Fateh campaign fined for claiming DFL endorsement after it was revoked
A panel of judges ordered a $500 fine but said there’s no evidence the Minneapolis mayoral campaign tried to deceive voters.
October 2, 2025
Frey and Fateh clash, plus 9 other takeaways from the Minneapolis mayoral debate
Crime, homelessness and the future of downtown were among the issues five candidates tackled at the city’s first debate.
September 26, 2025
The 5 races to watch in the Minneapolis City Council election
The council’s balance of power could shift depending on who wins these contested seats in November.
September 24, 2025
Prepare for manic Sunday in downtown Minneapolis: Lynx, Vikings, Haim
Minneapolis says 1 million visitors expected in coming weeks with wave of concerts, sports.
September 13, 2025
Minneapolis mayoral candidate says a car was stolen from his home for third time
Jazz Hampton posted an Instagram video outlining public safety policies he wants to see enacted if he’s elected.
August 25, 2025
