Zoë Jackson
Reporter
Race and ImmigrationZoë Jackson is a general assignment reporter for the Star Tribune. She previously covered race and equity, St. Paul neighborhoods and young voters on the politics team.
Latest from Zoë Jackson
Sick of dating apps, Twin Cities singles try IRL Thursday events
As dating app fatigue rises, people looking for love in the Twin Cities seek out new ways to connect in person.
January 1, 2026
New year brings new laws, including paid family leave
From a major new paid leave benefit to the end of the deer shotgun zone, Jan. 1 brings several new laws.
December 28, 2025
Timberwolves fans rally to support Naz Reid tattoo artist battling brain tumor
The tattoo artist behind the basketball ink phenomenon saw an outpouring of donations.
December 24, 2025
Sick of getting lost in the Minneapolis skyway? This new interactive map should help.
Skyway.run fills the gap left by many maps in downtown Minneapolis buildings that have not been updated in years.
December 11, 2025
St. Cloud woman admitted capacity to kill before fatally stabbing boyfriend, prosecutors say
The 23-year-old woman said “something in my head got triggered,” according to murder charges.
December 10, 2025
Pitch-A-Friend Twin Cities wants you to be the wingmate
State of dating: As dating app fatigue rises, people looking for love in the Twin Cities seek out new ways to connect in person.
November 24, 2025
A hunting novice joins Minnesota’s deer opener
Hunting enthusiasts guide Minnesota Star Tribune reporter Zoë Jackson into the state tradition of deer hunting.
November 10, 2025
How the Minnesota Orchestra plays to a younger audience on social media
While some institutions have been slow to embrace social media like Instagram and TikTok, the Minnesota Orchestra has invested in it, more than doubling its audience.
November 6, 2025
Here’s what Minnesota influencers think of the pending TikTok deal
Some influencers in the state worry about the U.S. version of the app being owned by Trump allies.
September 26, 2025
Who is Michael Knowles? Commentator will honor Charlie Kirk at Turning Point USA event at U of M.
American Comeback Tour event will still be held Monday night after Charlie Kirk’s assassination earlier this month.
September 22, 2025
Viral social media post falsely claims that Vikings’ Justin Jefferson pledged to support Charlie Kirk’s family
There is no clear connection between the wide receiver and Kirk.
September 11, 2025
Did you find love this summer? Tell us your Minnesota meet-cute
Fill out a form and tell us your 2025 Minnesota summer love story.
September 9, 2025
