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
In Minneapolis, the doctor will see you ... in 38 days, study estimates
Survey of wait times in the Minneapolis area and 14 other metro areas has limits, but it reflects reality for frustrated Minnesotans.
June 12, 2025
Minnesota Department of Health rescinds health worker layoffs
State Health Department is retaining workers whose jobs had been imperiled this spring by Trump administration grant cuts.
June 6, 2025
Minnesota emergency rooms see uptick in patients due to wildfire smoke
Allergies, asthma and COVID-like symptoms could be a sign of wildfire smoke exposure.
June 4, 2025
In a first, Minnesota doctors walk their own picket line, then hustle to see patients
Primary care clinicians hope demonstration will kickstart stalled talks with Allina, especially over pay for paperwork.
June 3, 2025
A child had measles at Mall of America, concerning state health officials who don’t know source
The ill child was at the Mall of America from 5 to 9 p.m. on May 24, a Saturday; others there at the same time should monitor for symptoms.
June 2, 2025
Rural Minnesota doctors find patients open to off-site gun storage as suicide prevention
Coalition of Minnesota doctors encourages conversations during clinic visits about off-site firearm storage when there’s a risk of self-harm.
May 30, 2025
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Few Minnesota kids get COVID shots, but federal switch could make access harder for families
Abrupt change left Minnesota doctors concerned about impact on vaccine hesitancy, insurers uncertain about future coverage.
May 28, 2025
Why Planned Parenthood is closing four Minnesota clinics and laying off staff
Federal funding cuts under Trump administration compounded challenges for nonprofit provider, which was already seeing more patients seek online care.
May 27, 2025
Could North Memorial close? Hospital issues a warning, a glimpse of what’s at stake.
CEO claims Robbinsdale trauma center is “uniquely” vulnerable unless state pursues directed-payment scheme to max out federal support.
May 17, 2025
Suicide deaths have plateaued in Minnesota, slowing a two-decade climb
State health officials urge people in emotional distress to call or text 988 and ask for continued federal backing of the confidential support program.
May 13, 2025
University of Minnesota assembles new team after losing backing for cancer therapy
A New York biotech startup decided to invest in other immune therapies, but U researchers are cobbling together funding to continue.
May 9, 2025
Can Minnesota stop the exodus of burned-out doctors in time?
Almost one in five doctors plans to stop practicing medicine within five years, as aging baby boomers will put demand on health care system.
May 6, 2025
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