Neal Justin
Critic / Reporter
Culture Neal Justin is the pop-culture critic, covering how Minnesotans spend their entertainment time. He also reviews stand-up comedy. Justin previously served as TV and music critic for the paper. Before coming to Minnesota, he was a crime reporter for the Rockford Register Star and graduated from Northwestern University. He is the co-founder of JCamp, a non-profit program for high-school journalists, and works on many fronts to further diversity in newsrooms. He is the former president of UNITY and former governing board member for the Asian American Journalists Association. He is an adjunct professor at the University of St. Thomas.
Latest from Neal Justin
Culture
Justin: Minnesota libraries offer a treasure trove for pop culture hunters
You might be stunned at what you find beyond the bookshelves.
September 17, 2024
Stage & Arts
Comedian Russell Peters can’t afford to take a vacation
His Treasure Island Casino appearance is part of his never-ending quest to pay the bills and get respect.
September 13, 2024
Stage & Arts
Top 10 comedy performances in Minnesota you have to see this fall
Both established favorites and promising newcomers are making stops in the Twin Cities.
September 13, 2024
Recipes
TV dinners: Try these recipes from your favorite shows
Win over your boss with Ted Lasso biscuits, impress like Julia Child and whip up the omelet from “The Bear.”
September 11, 2024
TV and Media
The Minnesota Interview: PBS North President Patricia Mester wants ‘Antiques Roadshow’ in Duluth
The station celebrates its 60th anniversary this weekend with a free concert.
September 10, 2024
Things To Do
Amateur Minnesota comics take big leap forward by winning stand-up contests
Acme Comedy Co. and Gambit Brewing Co. showcase impressive new talent.
September 5, 2024
TV and Media
The Minnesota Interview: Alix Kendall’s next stop might be Hollywood
The longtime morning anchor is working on a screenplay about her family.
September 3, 2024
Things To Do
Review: Nate Bargatze should become a State Fair tradition
The red-hot comic performed in front of a sold-out audience in the grandstand.
August 25, 2024
TV and Media
The Minnesota Interview: PBS North President Patricia Mester wants ‘Antiques Roadshow’ in Duluth
The station celebrates its 60th anniversary this weekend with a free concert.
September 10, 2024
Things To Do
Amateur Minnesota comics take big leap forward by winning stand-up contests
Acme Comedy Co. and Gambit Brewing Co. showcase impressive new talent.
September 5, 2024
TV and Media
The Minnesota Interview: Alix Kendall’s next stop might be Hollywood
The longtime morning anchor is working on a screenplay about her family.
September 3, 2024
Things To Do
Review: Nate Bargatze should become a State Fair tradition
The red-hot comic performed in front of a sold-out audience in the grandstand.
August 25, 2024