Jeremy Olson
Reporter
A University of St. Thomas graduate, Olson completed fellowships at the Kaiser Family Foundation, Poynter Institute and New York Times. Honors include a Premack Public Affairs award for scrutinizing a schizophrenia drug trial, a SABEW award for uncovering abuses of meatpackers, and a Casey Medal for examining deaths in foster care. His Pulitzer-winning series on child care led to a decline in child deaths. Olson and his family live in Edina.
Latest from Jeremy Olson
Health Care
Deer River hospital strike nearing 40th day as workers hold out for better pay, staffing
The dispute centers on a “cross-facility” proposal that would have Deer River support staff work at other Essentia locations when there are staffing needs but for the same pay as at the Deer River hospital.
January 15, 2025
Business
Long COVID indeed: Symptoms linger after illness for four in 10 Minnesotans
State surveyors struggled to get Minnesotans to talk about their post-COVID health, but found a high rate of symptoms such as fatigue and brain fog.
January 15, 2025
Outdoor Activities
Want to cross-country ski? How and where to go in a snow-deficient Minnesota winter.
There are options for Nordic skiing on machine-made snow in the Twin Cities and beyond. Here’s how to get started.
January 14, 2025
Health Care
Mayo research sorts if rare BRCA2 mutations increase breast cancer risk
Discovery establishes whether thousands of BRCA2 genetic variants are significant, giving patients peace of mind instead of uncertainty.
January 14, 2025
Health Care
How a unit of donated blood linked two strangers in a lifesaving surgery
Memorial Blood Centers offered a rare look at the donation process to highlight the need for blood, especially in the winter when donations dip.
January 13, 2025
Health Care
Minnesota COVID cases are rising, but it’s getting harder to obtain this drug to treat it
Financial support options for Paxlovid are changing, but remain in place this winter for Medicare recipients and for others who can’t afford copays and cost-sharing.
January 10, 2025
Health Care
Minnesota ERs stressed by waves of COVID, flu, RSV, norovirus patients
Weekly reports of COVID-19 and influenza show rising activity, but it’s the combination of multiple infectious diseases at once that’s causing problems.
January 9, 2025
Health Care
Minnesota abortions grow as women from out of state continue seeking them
Expanded access to medication abortions in Minnesota also drove increases among state residents, but abortions have been increasing in the state overall for years.
January 2, 2025
Health Care
How a unit of donated blood linked two strangers in a lifesaving surgery
Memorial Blood Centers offered a rare look at the donation process to highlight the need for blood, especially in the winter when donations dip.
January 13, 2025
Health Care
Minnesota COVID cases are rising, but it’s getting harder to obtain this drug to treat it
Financial support options for Paxlovid are changing, but remain in place this winter for Medicare recipients and for others who can’t afford copays and cost-sharing.
January 10, 2025
Health Care
Minnesota ERs stressed by waves of COVID, flu, RSV, norovirus patients
Weekly reports of COVID-19 and influenza show rising activity, but it’s the combination of multiple infectious diseases at once that’s causing problems.
January 9, 2025
Health Care
Minnesota abortions grow as women from out of state continue seeking them
Expanded access to medication abortions in Minnesota also drove increases among state residents, but abortions have been increasing in the state overall for years.
January 2, 2025