MinnPost wins six SPJ Page One Awards
The work of both veteran and newer MinnPost journalists was honored in a range of categories, from continuing coverage to features and arts writing.
Caroline Schwenz
Caroline Schwenz is MinnPost’s Audience Engagement and Development Manager. She is responsible for defining MinnPost’s audience development strategy, overseeing its successful implementation, and leading MinnPost’s efforts to assess its work’s reach and impact.
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MinnPost’s own Jim Walsh joins his brother, Terry, at MinnRoast for a special musical act
MinnRoast is the highlight of Minnesota’s political calendar. Every year politicians, journalists, actors, and muscians converge at the State Theatre to gently skewer Minnesota politics and each other.
Can we expect more sweet tunes from Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey at MinnRoast 2019?
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey reworked Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline” for MinnRoast 2018. What will he do this year?
Bradley Greenwald and Sally Wingert lend their talent to MinnRoast 2019
Every year politicians, journalists, actors, and singers converge at the State Theatre to gently skewer Minnesota politics and each other. Get your tickets today!
Duluth Mayor Emily Larson to make her MinnRoast debut
Last year, Mayors Frey and Carter stole the show with their debut musical performances. This year, they’ll have to make way for Duluth Mayor Emily Larson in her MinnRoast debut.
The Twin Cities Gay Men’s Chorus returns for MinnRoast 2019!
OutLoud! — an ensemble of the Twin Cities Gay Men’s Chorus — has become a perennial crowd favorite at MinnRoast.
MinnRoast: Collusion in the Minnesota congressional delegation
The entire Minnesota congressional delegation is colluding … to make you laugh at MinnRoast 2019. What shenanigans are they up to?
From ‘Today’ to the MinnRoast stage! Kare 11’s Jana Shortal is this year’s emcee
Jana Shortal, the effortlessly cool host of Kare 11’s ‘Breaking the News,’ isn’t afraid to break the rules. So don’t expect that to change as she takes on the role of MinnRoast emcee.
State Sen. Karin Housley and her former campaign manager, Amy Koch, will share the stage at MinnRoast 2019
Former Senate Majority Leader Amy Koch is a MinnRoast veteran. This will be state Sen. Karin Housley’s first appearance on the State Theatre stage.
What will Sen. Tina Smith do at MinnRoast now that she’s a seasoned senator?
Smith joins a packed cast, including: Gov. Walz, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, KARE11’s Jana Shortal, Rep. Tom Emmer, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter, the entire Minnesota delegation to the U.S. House, actress Sally Wingert, choral group, OutLoud! and more! Get your ticket to make sure you don’t miss out.
Lt. Gov. Flanagan and State Reps. Mike Freiberg and Jamie Long are preparing for MinnRoast 2019
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and state Reps. Mike Frieberg and Jamie Long are busy polishing their MinnRoast act.
Can Mayor Melvin Carter live up to his 2018 MinnRoast performance?
Last year, Mayor Melvin Carter’s parody of “Brown Eyed Girl,” re-framed as “Brown Eyed Mayor,” wowed the MinnRoast crowd.
Gov. Tim Walz to make his MinnRoast debut
Gov. Walz joins a packed cast including: Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith, KARE11’s Jana Shortal, Rep. Tom Emmer, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter, and more.
Rep. Tom Emmer returns to MinnRoast 2019 (but he probably won’t be dancing)
Rep. Tom Emmer doesn’t dance, don’t ask him. But he does tell a mean joke.
Sen. Klobuchar, presidential candidate and Dr. Seuss-inspired poet, returns via video for MinnRoast 2019
Last year Klobuchar had the crowd at MinnRoast in stitches recounting her negotiation of baby privileges on the Senate floor. What does she have in store for this year?
MinnPost partners with CityLab to co-host data-focused midterm happy hour on Oct. 30
MinnPost is excited to partner with CityLab to co-host Brews, Data, and the Suburbs: CityLab + MinnPost’s 2018 Midterm Happy Hour on Tuesday, Oct. 30, at 6 p.m. at Sisyphus Brewing.
