MaryJo Webster
maryjowebster.bsky.social
MaryJo Webster
@maryjowebster.bsky.social
Data journalist at the Minnesota Star Tribune. Mom to teenagers and two dogs. Passionate about investigative reporting & access to public data. #journalist #watchdog. www.maryjowebster.com
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Today we unveiled a headstone for Clementine Robinson, 60 yrs after her death. After our podcast about her, listeners donated money to fill her wish. It was a beautiful tribute
October 4, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Next Sunday (April 13) my daughter's junior roller derby team has a fundraiser at A Bar of Their Own in Minneapolis. Please come out and support this great team between 1-3 pm
April 6, 2025 at 8:18 PM
So excited that my data journalism friends are here in Minneapolis for #NICAR25!
March 7, 2025 at 11:10 PM
I enjoyed partnering up with our great sports writer, Chip Scoggins, on this series about how cultural shifts in our schools are changing the sports landscape. The demographic changes in our schools tell the story:
February 28, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Someone in my office found this while cleaning out a desk. Dated 1996.

This was the first database program I used. I'm feeling old
February 20, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Nice lookup tool by my colleague Tom Nehil for our annual look at housing real estate market.

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February 13, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Minnesota winter has its beautiful moments
February 8, 2025 at 3:23 PM
20 inches of ice at my cabin in northern Wisconsin! My son's mid-priced auger wasn't good enough. Needed help from the neighbor. Maybe we'll have fish for dinner!
February 1, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Apple Podcasts is featuring @startribune.com's first narrative podcast in its "New & Noteworthy" section! Learn more about the podcast here: www.startribune.com/ghostofachance
January 28, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Suki says "Merry Christmas" too!
December 25, 2024 at 7:28 PM
My 70-pound dog thinks she's a lap dog.
December 2, 2024 at 10:19 PM
I'm getting a kick out of reading the 1996 edition of The Reporter's Handbook, talking about the internet.

"Although the Internet is difficult to learn, the effort is worth it."
November 24, 2024 at 2:43 AM
Every time I let this girl sleep with me, I wake up to find her spooning me. Yep, literally plastered up against my back. 70 pound weighted blanket. 😂
November 17, 2024 at 1:27 PM
It's a perfect day for a nap
November 10, 2024 at 7:29 PM