Melissa Olson
Freelance journalist
Melissa Olson (she/hers) is a writer and a freelance journalist. Most recently, she was Deputy Director of MIGIZI Communications, a non-profit serving American Indian Youth in Minneapolis, and was the co-managing editor of MinneCulture, KFAI's audio storytelling program. Tweet her @mizzilina.
Recent Contributions
- A Native radio station's long, influential reach after Wounded Knee
- New report examines U of M history of mistreating Native Americans and outlines recommendations for improving relations
- Researchers reveal U’s painful past with Minnesota’s Indigenous people
- Hiawatha Golf Course proposal divides Minneapolis residents
- Minneapolis-based Lakota storyteller uses humor to 'right size' Pope's visit
- Rev. Marlene Whiterabbit Helgemo remembered as beloved leader, mentor
- Gift from Jim Denomie's family honors Red Lake artist and their mentor relationship
- Frey nominates veteran officer to head new community safety agency
- Twin Cities chef Justin Sutherland seriously hurt in boating accident
- Troubling stories surface as U probes its history with Native people