Rochelle Olson

Reporter

Politics and Government

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.

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.

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Latest from Rochelle Olson

News & Politics

House DFL threatens to not show up for start of session, as GOP might refuse to seat DFL member

Minnesota House Democrats are threatening to not show up for the first two weeks of the legislative session, saying that would deprive Republicans of the quorum they need to elect a speaker. And Republicans are considering refusing to seat a DFLer whose election victory they’re contesting in court.

January 6, 2025

Elections

Republicans ask Supreme Court to halt January special election for Roseville-area House seat

The court petition claims Gov. Tim Walz prematurely called a special election as control of House hangs in the balance.

January 5, 2025

Minneapolis

Former DFL Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic dies of cancer at age 62

The lifelong northeast Minneapolis resident led a one-vote majority through the landmark 2023 session.

December 28, 2024

Elections

Judge rules DFL House candidate ineligible, throwing majority to GOP for now

Republicans poised to lead the Minnesota House by one vote margin, while DFL leader claims decision will be reversed on appeal.

December 21, 2024