Joe

Kelly

Twin Cities Multimedia Journalist

About Me

I'm Joe Kelly, and I will soon be graduating from the University of Minnesota with a double major in Psychology and Professional Journalism. I have professional experience reporting and writing for the college newspaper, the Minnesota Daily, as well as the St. Paul newspaper, the Pioneer Press.

I've reported on breaking news events and have done feature articles for both the Minnesota Daily and the Pioneer Press. I've covered beats including academics and higher education and local news within St. Paul. I also have experience with photography, video and audio storytelling from my time at the University of Minnesota.

Articles

Feature Articles

ST. PAUL HOMELESS ENCAMPMENT TO SHUT DOWN

Due to cold weather, sudden fires and public health risks, several outdoor homeless encampments will be evacuated.

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SOCIAL-DISTANCED CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Vocal Essence tapes their annual "Welcome Christmas" concert despite social distancing challenges.

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HALLOWEEN DURING COVID-19

Has COVID-19 canceled Halloween? Not quite, but celebrations are different this year. A block in St. Paul halts their massive annual celebrations while Anoka Halloween celebrates their 100th anniversary.

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LA RAZA RADIO STATION

Latino radio station La Raza opens new studios after destructive fire in May unrest.

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INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES AND VR CANOES

Using canoes and virtual reality, local project explores indigenous traditions. A project funded by the provost’s Grand Challenges Research brings Indigenous communities together while advancing science and technology.

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Photos

In Depth Photo Story

Noah Garon's Senior Dress Line

Noah Garon poses with fabric from his red dress on Thursday, Dec. 10. Though Garon is majoring in apparel design in the College of Design at the University of Minnesota, his background in robotics and a few engineering classes gave him the tools needed to intern at NASA and incorporate wearable technology into his own dresses. (Photo/Joe Kelly, joe.kelly.2021@gmail.com)

Putting in the Work

Noah Garon irons his red dress in preparation for fitting in his Minneapolis residence on Sunday, Dec. 6. (Photo/Joe Kelly, joe.kelly.2021@gmail.com)

Final Stages of the Senior Line

University of Minnesota senior Sarah Gonwa poses in one of Noah Garon’s four dresses Tuesday, Dec. 15 in their home in Minneapolis. This dress was displayed online with his Garon's other pieces in January 2021 as part of Minnesota Fashion Week. The dress features a remote controlled light-up clutch that can be used for communication purposes. (Photo/Joe Kelly, joe.kelly.2021@gmail.com)

Noah Garon's Senior Dress Line

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