Matt DeLong
Digital projects editor
Prior to joining the Star Tribune in late 2014, DeLong was a digital editor on the national desk at the Washington Post, where he focused on national politics, the federal government and national security. He was part of the team awarded the 2014 Pulitzer Prize for Public Service for coverage of the National Security Agency’s secret surveillance programs. A native of upstate New York, DeLong currently lives in Minneapolis.
He can be reached on the encrypted messaging app Signal at 612-643-0344.
Latest from Matt DeLong
Cannabis
While Minnesota lawmaker worked to pass cannabis law, her partner started a cannabis business
DFL Rep. Jessica Hanson said legislators employed in other industries can sponsor and vote on bills related to their professions. A government ethics expert called it a conflict of interest.
August 23, 2024
Cannabis
Readers asked us what the Leech Lake Band’s cannabis store was selling. Here’s what we learned.
The Sweetest Grass dispensary says some of its premium marijuana strains are actually hemp purchased from out-of-state companies. Our testing found otherwise.
July 21, 2024
Cannabis
Minnesota tribe opens cannabis dispensary near Treasure Island Casino
Prairie Island Indian Community’s Island Peži in Red Wing is the closest tribally owned retail marijuana store to the Twin Cities so far.
June 26, 2024
Elections
Minnesota Poll results: The war in Gaza
Full results for each question, methodology and a demographic breakdown of the respondents for the latest Star Tribune/MPR News/KARE 11 Minnesota Poll.
June 12, 2024
Elections
Minnesota Poll results: Presidential candidate age, Trump conviction
Full results for each question, methodology and a demographic breakdown of the respondents for the latest Star Tribune/MPR News/KARE 11 Minnesota Poll.
June 11, 2024
Elections
Minnesota Poll results: Presidential race and top issues
Full results for each question, methodology and a demographic breakdown of the respondents for the latest Star Tribune/MPR News/KARE 11 Minnesota Poll.
June 10, 2024
Cannabis
What you need to know about the cannabis bill passed by the Minnesota Legislature
New legislation includes law changes sought by the state Office of Cannabis Management.
May 24, 2024
Cannabis
Minnesota hemp businesses feeling burned by Lucky Leaf cannabis expo organizers
Local entrepreneurs say they were misled by the Texas-based event company about whether they would be allowed to sell their THC and CBD products at the show last week in Minneapolis.
May 2, 2024
Elections
Minnesota Poll results: Presidential candidate age, Trump conviction
Full results for each question, methodology and a demographic breakdown of the respondents for the latest Star Tribune/MPR News/KARE 11 Minnesota Poll.
June 11, 2024
Elections
Minnesota Poll results: Presidential race and top issues
Full results for each question, methodology and a demographic breakdown of the respondents for the latest Star Tribune/MPR News/KARE 11 Minnesota Poll.
June 10, 2024
Cannabis
What you need to know about the cannabis bill passed by the Minnesota Legislature
New legislation includes law changes sought by the state Office of Cannabis Management.
May 24, 2024
Cannabis
Minnesota hemp businesses feeling burned by Lucky Leaf cannabis expo organizers
Local entrepreneurs say they were misled by the Texas-based event company about whether they would be allowed to sell their THC and CBD products at the show last week in Minneapolis.
May 2, 2024