Reporter | Politics and Government

Rochelle Olson is a reporter on the politics and government team.

Olson 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.


U.S. Bank Stadium gets new executive director

Ed Kroics has worked at the stadium for operator ASM since 2016


DFL state senator charged with first-degree burglary at stepmother's home

Sen. Nicole Mitchell's arrest could cause political complications for Democrats, who control the Minnesota Senate by a one-seat margin.


Former Viking Dalvin Cook, ex-girlfriend settle lawsuit for unspecified amount

Dakota County case was set to begin trial in June.


Hot Dish 4.23.24

Details coming today on arrest of Woodbury DFL senator on in Becker County burglary


Two new female Minnesota Supreme Court justices come with strong public defense backgrounds

Gov. Tim Walz elevates Court of Appeals Judge Theodora Gaïtas and Stearns County Judge Sarah Hennesy.


Hot Dish 4.19.24

First Lady Jill Biden speaks to teachers union tonight in Bloomington


Andover High School teacher leads effort for more understandable driver's tests

Amna Kiran took notice and pushed to change Minnesota law after a student failed multiple times in 2019.


Running Aces files racketeering lawsuit against Minnesota tribal casinos

The horse-racing track's lawsuit comes as the Minnesota Legislature considers legalized sports betting in partnership with tribes.


Supreme Court says no to Lindell's request for hearing on cellphone confiscation

The MyPillow founder's phone was seized in a Hardee's drive-thru.


Hot Dish 4.12.24

Walz wings it to New Hampshire for speech