MaryJo Webster
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Data journalist. Watchdog. Educator. @StarTribune.
Arden Hills, Minnesota
Joined January 2012
The podcast I worked on last year, "Ghost of a Chance" is now in 4th place @signalawards Listener’s Choice #signalawards. PLEASE VOTE!
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I just voted for this finalist to win a Signal Listener's Choice Award. You should too.
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Minnesota followers: What are you doing Thursday night? Come join us in Minneapolis for a live podcast event. "From the Robinsons to Floyd: The Long History That Got Us Here."
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The May 29 conversation will draw a line between the Robinsons, subjects of the Minnesota Star Tribune’s podcast “Ghost of a Chance,” and Floyd's murder in 2020.
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Thousands of formerly incarcerated Minnesotans cast ballots after law restored their right to vote
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Groups sent more than 90,000 mailers, made nearly 8,000 phone calls and knocked on more than 5,000 doors.
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Commentary from MNOG: Minnesota's Open Meeting Law damaged in rush to legislative finish line.
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From the commentary, "The legislature should move to repair the damage that has been done to the Open Meeting Law. It can repeal or sunset the change that was just made ..."
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Toxic Waste Cleanups Take Longer in Marginalized Communities https://t.co/NcpbwJJCnY via @audrey_my_brown
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A new data analysis of thousands of sites shows toxic waste cleanups take longer in socially vulnerable parts of the Bay Area.
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I was very happy to be the one to present this award to my former colleague @randyfurst. What a career!
Today we honored @StarTribune reporter Randy Furst (@randyfurst) with the John Borger Freedom of Information Lifetime Achievement Award. During his 52-year career he was a fierce defender of First Amendment & govt transparency. https://t.co/MwUa7Zv1T8
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Share your story: Reporter Emma Nelson wants to know whether you want a part-time job and can’t find one, or have figured out a way to go part time or job share.
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Reporter Emma Nelson wants to know whether you want a part-time job and can’t find one, or have figured out a way to go part time or job share.
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"We were also covering this issue across the country, but most service journalism would need to be hyperlocal to be useful. Local reporters, such as LA Taco reporter Lexis-Olivier Ray, have done great work meeting community needs." Thank you @propublica! https://t.co/kQYC7Hy4PU
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Homelessness is at a record high, and there are many investigative stories to tell. We’ve compiled some of the tips and lessons we learned from our sources for other reporters pursuing this coverage.
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Hey, did you move to Minnesota from another state in the last year? Asking for a friend. DM me!
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It's our podcast!!!
When reporter @StribRoper looks into the previous owners of his Minneapolis house, he uncovers an incredible history tying his city to a major racial reckoning. Listen to the story of the Robinsons in @StarTribune‘s Ghost of a Chance: https://t.co/RpEfth2U6d
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I've been working with Eric on this for the past 9 months and I'm so impressed with how this podcast has turned out! Even if you're not a history nerd like Eric, it's a really incredible story.
I have been working for five years on a project that began as a mystery about my home, but ultimately revealed an important history of race in Minneapolis. Our podcast, "Ghost of a Chance," will begin publishing Monday. Here is my first-person essay:
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New: The report was published weeks after a ProPublica investigation found that the chemical causes more cancer than any other toxic air pollutant and can trigger asthma, miscarriages and fertility problems.
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The report was published weeks after a ProPublica investigation found that the chemical causes more cancer than any other toxic air pollutant and can trigger asthma, miscarriages and fertility...
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I'm so excited to share this! I truly think this story is incredible. I hope you do, too.
In our new podcast “Ghost of a Chance,” reporter Eric Roper traces the lives of a Black couple who owned his house in 1917, revealing a history of race in Minneapolis. Episodes 1 and 2 are available Jan. 13. Learn more at https://t.co/S7602pyhso
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New #journalismjob opening at the @StarTribune for a political reporter working out of the State Capitol in St. Paul https://t.co/hBvyeFGDZT
#journojobs
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Nervous about traveling to Minnesota in March? Our amazing #NICAR25 regional committee has a special message for you! @itsamanda612, Matt Gillmer, @AJInvestigates, Yuqing Liu, @jennipinkley, @MaryJoWebster @StarTribune @kare11
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When it was announced #NICAR25 was coming to Minneapolis, soooo many people expressed concern to me about coming here in winter. We made a video to alleviate those fears...
Nervous about traveling to Minnesota in March? Our amazing #NICAR25 regional committee has a special message for you! @itsamanda612, Matt Gillmer, @AJInvestigates, Yuqing Liu, @jennipinkley, @MaryJoWebster @StarTribune @kare11
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Give to the Max Day is Thursday! https://t.co/O0K42QTFa6 We'd like to encourage you to donate to MnCOGI, Minnesota's freedom of information coalition. We are working to increase our reach. This thread shows the kind of important work we do (on a volunteer basis!):
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MnCOGI is Minnesota's advocate for public access to government data, documents and meetings.We believe that widespread access to government information is essential to a democratic society. Our...
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I'm spending way more time elsewhere now. Give me a follow if you are too:
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Minnesota congressional election takeaways from @SydneyKashiwagi - with maps! from @cjsinner @JeffHargarten Craig's biggest win, Emmer cements ties with Trump:
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Angie Craig notches her biggest win, Tom Emmer cements ties with Trump, Amy Klobuchar wins by her smallest margin.
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Are you a current or former government employee? Sign up to be a source for our reporters. We may contact you with questions related to your area of experience. Your insights will be incredibly important to our work post-election.
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We’re doubling down on our coverage of government agencies and federal policy. With your help, we can dig deeper.
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