jcollins

jcollins

About Me: Projects Reporter at the Minnesota Daily since late 2007. Formerly worked as an intern at KFAI newsroom and at various community journalism projects in Minneapolis.
Interests: My beat consists of in-depth stories and typically revolves around (although it isn't limited to) academic freedom, Minneapolis communities and neighborhoods, local electoral politics, local perspectives on international issues, social movements and environmental issues. Please don't hesitate to contact me with any tips or comments.

Food shelves lay bare

Published: 11/25/2008

Demand at Minnesota food shelves increased by 14 percent in the first half of 2008.
Bar goes under after struggling to stay afloat

Published: 11/19/2008

The Pi Bar and Restaurant in Minneapolis’ Seward neighborhood, which had been open for nearly two years, closed Saturday. While it was widely known as a lesbian bar, in recent months the staff had tried to expand to a more diverse crowd of patrons.
Gay community inspired to action by California ban

Published: 11/16/2008

Armed with banners and signs, more than 1,000 people marched from the Government Center Plaza in downtown Minneapolis to Loring Park on Saturday, in opposition to a California constitutional amendment that banned gay marriage.
Independence Party spoils the victors

Published: 11/05/2008

IP candidates likely influenced the outcome of at least five congressional elections.
U gets B+ on environmental report card

Published: 10/30/2008

The U of M had the highest grade among Big Ten schools.