Jessie Van Berkel

Reporter | Politics and Government

Email: jessie.vanberkel@startribune.com

Jessie Van Berkel writes about Minnesota government and politics at the Star Tribune. She previously covered St. Paul City Hall and local government in the south metro. Twitter: @jessvanb

Before joining the Star Tribune, Van Berkel reported on city and county government in Sarasota, Fla., and public safety and courts in Appleton, Wis. She is a Minnesota native who returned to her home state to work for the Star Tribune in 2014. She's a University of Minnesota graduate and a proud Minnesota Daily alumna. Outside of work, she is usually hiking, biking, camping or planning her next travel adventure. Her home is frequently littered with travel books

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Recent content from Jessie Van Berkel

State revenue $1.8B above expectations in May

Delayed tax filings contributed to the flood of revenue last month.

Clock ticking as legislators clash over how to end eviction pause

As special session looms, a deal on how to end eviction moratorium is a top priority.

E-pulltab restrictions dealt setback at Capitol, but fight isn't over

Bar owners, charities oppose changes to the electronic games.

Minnesota takes first steps toward a government shutdown

Lawmakers need to pass a new budget before July 1 to prevent a shutdown and are behind schedule as they race to beat the clock. Meanwhile, the expenses that come with closing down state government already are starting to add up.

After a year, the fencing around State Capitol is coming down

State officials are preparing to reopen the building for the first time since they blocked public access in March 2020, as COVID-19 spread across the state. A couple of months later, they quickly added the temporary fencing amid fears the building would be damaged during protests.