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Renée Jones Schneider

Photographer
Her long-term projects, shooting both video and stills, include stories examining why so few rape and sexual assault victims in Minnesota get justice, farming deaths, radicalization, the decline of honeybees and Minnesota’s broken special education system. She was named Journalist of the Year in 2016 in the Society of Professional Journalist Minnesota Chapter.

Contact

EMAIL
reneejones@startribune.com
PHONE
612-673-7195

Latest from Renée Jones Schneider

State Fair

The shadowy side of the State Fair

By that we mean not metaphorical dirt, but the actual shadows cast at some recognizable spots at the fairgrounds.
September 5, 2025

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Loved ones gather to plant tree for 7-year-old killed in Minneapolis bicycle accident

Family, friends and first responders gathered Wednesday outside 7-year-old Penelope Thompson's home in Minneapolis to plant a tree in her honor. She died when a motorist hit her while she was riding her bicycle in early September.
October 11, 2023
Penny's little brother Pierce Thompson, 3, waters a service berry tree that had just been planted during a tree planting ceremony on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023 for seven year-old Penelope "Penny" Thompson who was killed when a motorist hit her while she was riding her bicycle on September 4, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minn. The event brought together family, neighbors, friends, council member Emily Koski and several first responders including the two firefighters who responded to the scene and rode with Penny in the ambulance. The tree was planted across the street from her home.

Minnesota Star Tribune

Twins Clinch American Central Title against Angels

September 23, 2023
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kenta Maeda (18) and other Twins players celebrate with champagne in the locker room after clentched the American League Central title. The Minnesota Twins hosted the Los Angeles Angels at Target Field on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minn. ] RENEE JONES SCHNEIDER • renee.jones@startribune.com

Minnesota Star Tribune

Photos: Xcel Energy reveals second leak at Monticello power plant

Xcel Energy officials spoke at a press conference after the company discovered a second leak at its Monticello nuclear power plant. The plant will close for repairs.
March 24, 2023
Megan Sunburn, who is 6 months pregnant, came with her daughter Eivor and a notebook full of questions for Xcel Energy and government representatives at a community meeting after two reported leaks at the nearby nuclear power plant. She is talking with MPCA rep. Darin Broton.

Minnesota Star Tribune

Gopher women's hockey falls to Ohio State 1-5

The Minnesota Gopher women's hockey team hosted Ohio State for the second of the two-game series on Saturday.
February 5, 2023

Minnesota Star Tribune

Vigil honors anniversary of 15-year-old Jahmari Rice's death

Cortez Rice, the father of Jahmari Rice, spoke at a vigil and balloon release for the anniversary of Jahmari's death near a school in Richfield.
February 2, 2023
Cortez Rice, father of Jahmari Rice, talks to a crowd of friends, family and teachers of his son as they did a balloon release during a vigil for the one year anniversary of the death of 15-year-old Jahmari Rice outside the school he was shot at in Richfield, Minn, on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023.

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Photos: New Year's Day Ice Dive

Several people braved the cold water of Lake Minnetonka during the New Year's Day ALARC Ice Dive on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Excelsior, Minn.
January 1, 2023
From the left; Steve Bolz, George Crawford and Rob Andres jump together into the freezing cold waters of Lake Minnetonka.

Minnesota Star Tribune

Wild host Winnipeg Jets, win 6-1

The Minnesota Wild faced off against the Winnipeg Jets at Xcel Energy Center on Wednesday, Nov. 23 in St. Paul.
November 24, 2022
Minnesota Wild right wing Brandon Duhaime (21) celebrates Minnesota Wild left wing Marcus Foligno's (17) goal in the second period. The Minnesota Wild hosted the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022 at the Xcel Entry Center in St. Paul, Minn.

Minnesota Star Tribune

Maria's Voice honors domestic violence victims

Domestic violence awareness organization Maria's Voice held their third annual community tribute in Maple Grove on Thursday. The organization was started by Maria Pew's family, who is a victim of domestic abuse.
October 7, 2022

Minnesota Star Tribune

Twins beat White Sox 8-4

The Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 8-4 on Thursday, September 28, 2022.
September 29, 2022
Minnesota Twins designated hitter Billy Hamilton (0) scores on a single by Minnesota Twins second baseman Luis Arraez (2) in the eighth inning.

Minnesota Star Tribune

Twins fall to Red Sox

The Minnesota Twins lost 6-5 to the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday, August 31, 2022.
September 1, 2022
Minnesota Twins second baseman Nick Gordon (1) is out at third after hitting a double RBI and getting caught trying to make it a triple in the bottom of the eighth inning.

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Scene before the fair: Minnesota boasts dozens of county fairs

The Steele County Free Fair in Owatonna is the last (and some may argue the best and biggest) county fair before the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
August 25, 2022
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