Reporting intern | General assignment

Christina Long is a reporting intern at the Star Tribune.


The untold history of John Donaldson: 400 wins, 5,000 strikeouts, and forced to sleep on the ground

Pete Gorton's research shed a light on Donaldson, one of the top Black pitchers of the 20th century, for now his legacy resides in a basement in New Brighton.


Lynx guard Clarendon thrives on the court while embracing many roles

The Lynx are on the fast track to the WNBA playoff in large thanks to trailblazing athlete Layshia Clarendon.


Juli Inkster wins Land O'Lakes Legends Classic

The Hall of Famer closed with a 67 to win the event at the Meadows at Mystic Lake.


Want to be like Suni? Minnesota gymnastics leaders watching for interest spike

Suni Lee is inspiring others after winning three medals, including a gold in the all-around competition and Sunday morning's bronze on the uneven bars.


Twins blast seven home runs, but still lose to Tigers 17-14

Ryan Jeffers and Miguel Sano both homer twice, but starter J.A. Happ gives up nine runs to Detroit.


Twins' 17-14 loss has a bit of history

It's the first time a team has outhomered an opponent by seven and still lost.


Twins blast seven home runs, but still lose to Tigers 17-14


Minnesota parent-coaches celebrate bronze and silver, but get little sleep

Mike and Amy Parratto cheered on star student Regan Smith before rooting their daughter, Jessica, at the Tokyo Olympics — all before swim team practice back home.


After talks break down, Buxton insists he wants to stay with Twins

Speaking at Target Field before Monday's game against the Tigers, Byron Buxton said he wanted to stay with the Twins, who selected him No. 2 overall in the 2012 draft.


Kepler delivers 10th-inning walkoff single as Twins outlast Tigers

Alex Colome gave up a tying two-run homer in the ninth inning after Taylor Rogers left because of an injury.