Eleanor Steffen is a senior journalism student from Rhinelander, Wis., studying at the University of Minnesota. Eleanor is currently writing for the university’s Legislative Reporting Project at the State Capitol. She has written previously for the Hubbard Reporting Experience and most enjoys civic journalism and feature writing.
After she graduates this coming May, Eleanor hopes to stay in the Twin Cities and continue pursuing community-based reporting opportunities.
Aside from journalism and writing, Eleanor loves watching movies with her roommates, thrifting with her sister and camping in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
Articles by Eleanor Steffen
Minnesota lawmakers look to standardize payroll reporting for state-funded projects
Published on 2026-05-08 by Eleanor Steffen
Legislation that would set up a new payroll reporting system for contractors working on state projects is headed for a vote in the Minnesota House.
Eligibility for burial in Minnesota veterans cemeteries would change under House bill
Published on 2026-05-01 by Eleanor Steffen
When is an e-bike too powerful? When it’s an e-moto, some Minnesota lawmakers say
Published on 2026-04-24 by Eleanor Steffen
Minnesota lawmakers want to clarify the difference between e-bikes and electric motorcycles. Citing a serious 2024 accident, they say legislation defining and regulating “e-motos” is needed to keep pedestrians safe.
Horse racing industry asks Minnesota legislators for help
Published on 2026-04-17 by Eleanor Steffen
With sports betting money padding purses in other states, thoroughbred owners and breeders in Minnesota are looking for money from electronic pull tab tax revenue to boost purses.
No vote on bill requiring health insurance to cover infertility treatment
Published on 2026-04-10 by Eleanor Steffen
Infertility treatment can cost Minnesotan families tens of thousands of dollars, but legislators still aren’t satisfied with a bill that would require insurance plans to cover some of those expenses.
