Rochelle Olson
Reporter
Politics and GovernmentOlson has covered St. Paul and Minneapolis City Halls, Ramsey and Hennepin county governments, as well as courts and state government. Before joining the Star Tribune in 2000, Olson worked for eight years with the Associated Press in Kansas City, Topeka, Charleston, W.Va. and St. Paul. She has a master's degree from the University of Kansas and a bachelor's from Hamline University. She grew up in Bloomington. She loves to swim and do yoga.
Latest from Rochelle Olson
Elections
Walz Force One: A day in the life of the national traveling press corps
As Minnesota’s new vice presidential candidate took his first solo campaign trip to the swing state of Pennsylvania, the media entourage searched for bathrooms, breaks and access.
September 13, 2024
News & Politics
Walz makes first official appearance in Minnesota since joining presidential ticket
The Minnesota governor spoke for two minutes and packed meals for food shelves.
September 11, 2024
The Latest
Olympic gold medalist Regan Smith brings the precious metal home to Minnesota
The two-time Olympic swimmer reminisced and gave students advice at her alma mater, Lakeville North High School.
September 10, 2024
News & Politics
Erie Ending: Walz completes two-day solo vice presidential campaign swing in Pennsylvania
The Minnesota governor and Kamala Harris’ running mate hit three of four corners of the swing state with multiple stops.
September 5, 2024
Elections
Walz flies solo in southern Pennsylvania, stopping at volunteer campaign office, orchard and farm
Governor chatted up volunteers, bottlefed a Guernsey calf, ate ice cream
September 5, 2024
Elections
Live updates: Walz campaigns in eastern Pennsylvania on Wednesday for his first solo trip
The Minnesota governor and vice presidential candidate is making his first campaign swing through the crucial state since joining the national ticket.
September 4, 2024
News & Politics
Erie Ending: Walz completes two-day solo vice presidential campaign swing in Pennsylvania
The Minnesota governor and Kamala Harris’ running mate hit three of four corners of the swing state with multiple stops.
September 5, 2024
Elections
Walz flies solo in southern Pennsylvania, stopping at volunteer campaign office, orchard and farm
Governor chatted up volunteers, bottlefed a Guernsey calf, ate ice cream
September 5, 2024
Elections
Live updates: Walz campaigns in eastern Pennsylvania on Wednesday for his first solo trip
The Minnesota governor and vice presidential candidate is making his first campaign swing through the crucial state since joining the national ticket.
September 4, 2024