Recent content from Alan Palazzolo
Climate change could mean more prairie, less forest in Minnesota
Scientists at the U say a warming climate and shifts in precipitation threaten Minnesota's forests by altering the ability of the state's ecosystems to support tree life. According to their forecasts, Minnesotans can expect more prairie and less forest in coming decades.
Mayoral Calculus
In Minneapolis, the path to electoral victory was complex as candidates jostled through multiple rounds of ranked-choice vote re-allocation before it was certain Jacob Frey had enough votes to win.
Which Minnesota schools are scoring better than expected?
A Star Tribune analysis of standardized math and reading test scores can determine whether schools are doing better than their demographics would suggest. Look up whether your school made the cut.
Our top 50 public companies – with No. 1 at $226B in revenue
Who took the top spot? See where Target, UnitedHealth, Best Buy and other massive companies landed in our 28th annual report.
Look up vaccination rates at more than 2,900 Minnesota schools and day cares
Hundreds of Minnesota schools and child care centers face an increased risk of measles outbreaks because not enough of their students have been vaccinated.
Emergency callers wait longer for police responses at Mpls. border
A Star Tribune analysis of more than 70,000 calls shows disparities in response times across the Twin Cities.
Climate change could mean more prairie, less forest in Minnesota
Scientists at the U say a warming climate and shifts in precipitation threaten Minnesota's forests by altering the ability of the state's ecosystems to support tree life. According to their forecasts, Minnesotans can expect more prairie and less forest in coming decades.
How high school hockey in Minnesota has changed since Jack Jablonski's injury
A Star Tribune review of high school penalty data from more than 18,000 games played throughout Minnesota over nine seasons reveals a significant drop in calls for checking from behind and boarding infractions.
Find out how your block could change in Minneapolis 2040 plan
Parcel by parcel, compare the current zoning with what city planners envision over the next 20 years.
2018 Minnesota midterm election results
Results for key state races, the legislature, Congress' balance of power and local Minnesota municipal contests.