Jacob Aloi
Arts Reporter
jaloi@mpr.org
Jacob Aloi is an arts reporter for Minnesota Public Radio News. In a past life, he worked in performing arts both on stage and behind the scenes. Before coming to MPR News, he was involved with Frogtown Community Radio in St. Paul. His work as a journalist has led him to some interesting places — like the bunkhouse of a live-action role-play camp and the house of a Hmong Shaman. He also fills in as a newscaster and occasionally guest hosts on-air.
Recent Contributions
- Bolder and still more bold: Behind the scenes of the Guthrie’s ambitious Shakespeare marathon
- Review: ‘Blended 和 (Harmony)’ looks at a Chinese American swing group from Minnesota
- Cube Critics discuss ‘Fallout’ and ‘Civil War’
- Minnesota Now Arts Team Takeover: May 2, 2024
- Celebrity Chef Katie Chin, daughter of restauranteur Leeann Chin, shares what’s for lunch
- Protests continue at college campuses. Minnesota charging ahead on green energy
- Timberwolves beat Suns to advance in NBA playoffs. GOP endorses Tad Jude for 3rd District
- Quiet currents, cultural shifts: Arab and North African artists find a hub in Minnesota
- State tax filing for free? Minnesota House approves proposal
- Cube Critics discuss ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ and ‘The Invisible Fight’