Neal Justin
Critic / Reporter
Culture Neal Justin is the pop-culture critic, covering how Minnesotans spend their entertainment time. He also reviews stand-up comedy. Justin previously served as TV and music critic for the paper. Before coming to Minnesota, he was a crime reporter for the Rockford Register Star and graduated from Northwestern University. He is the co-founder of JCamp, a non-profit program for high-school journalists, and works on many fronts to further diversity in newsrooms. He is the former president of UNITY and former governing board member for the Asian American Journalists Association. He is an adjunct professor at the University of St. Thomas.
Latest from Neal Justin
Author of book on Acme Comedy Co. lists his favorite local comics
Patrick Strait’s book, “Home Club,” delves into the rich history of Acme and its resilient owner, Louis Lee.
May 1, 2025
Justin: New documentary on Minneapolis North High football misses chance to score big
“Force of Blue,” directed by Minnesotan Jeffrey Williams, is now streaming on Prime Video.
April 28, 2025
![Minneapolis North High School football coach Charles Adams. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ • cgonzalez@startribune.com – Minneapolis, MN – June 24, 2020, Charles Adams at Minneapolis North High School, where he played football in high school, now coaches football and until recently served as a community resource officer in the school.](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/EXCKAEMDGLVXNXGNGM2M5SDCQY.jpg?&w=252&ar=3:2&fit=crop)
Police: Man who pulled gun in Edina hospital was arrested about hour later at home 28 miles away
The 65-year-old suspect remains jailed on domestic assault allegations.
April 23, 2025
Eagan’s Eva Erickson, the first openly autistic contestant on ‘Survivor,’ lashes out at RFK Jr.
The plucky player is helping raise money for Minnesota Special Hockey.
April 22, 2025
Is Tom Barnard really leaving his podcast?
In the Minnesota Interview, the podcast host stands by Mike Lindell and the TV series “Doc Martin.”
April 22, 2025
Justin: Minnesota sports legends pay tribute to KSTP’s Joe Schmit
The longtime KSTP sports anchor is retiring April 30.
April 21, 2025
Movies and a dishonest cabbie helped lure Lou Nanne to Minnesota
Lou Nanne does the Minnesota Interview as he awaits his induction into the Minnesota Broadcasters Hall of Fame.
April 17, 2025
Penn & Teller reveal why they’re coming back to the Minnesota Renaissance Festival
The renowned magic/comedy team got its start in Shakopee.
April 14, 2025
Justin: ‘Survivor’ has outwitted, outplayed and outlasted the competition
Minnesota native Eva Erickson is among those in contention to win Season 48.
April 14, 2025
Review: Bill Murray and his band pay tribute to two Minnesota legends in Orpheum shows
The comedy star played it mainly straight during Bob Dylan and Prince covers.
April 11, 2025
Michael Landon’s son got the directing bug watching dad on the ‘Little House’ set
The Minnesota Interview is with Christopher Landon, whose “Drop” is a Hitchcock-like thriller.
April 10, 2025
Justin: How to rock a baseball cap
Minnesota fashionistas say caps are no longer just for sporting events.
April 7, 2025
