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Tom Scheck

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Tom Scheck is the editor for a highly motivated team of investigative journalists. He started in his role in July 2025. Prior to joining the Star Tribune, Tom was the Deputy Manager of Investigations for APM Reports and MPR News.

Latest from Tom Scheck

Editor’s note: How we reported on ‘forgive and forget’ investigation

How the Minnesota Star Tribune and ProPublica reported on sexual abuse in Duluth’s Old Apostolic Lutheran Church
November 20, 2025

Editor’s Note: How we reported on text messages between senior Trump administration officials

A source approached the Minnesota Star Tribune with photographs of sensitive messages exchanged by a key Trump administration official in a public place. Here are the steps we took to confirm the facts.
October 4, 2025