Karina Kafka is covering the 2026 legislative session as a visual journalist.
She is a multimedia journalist and photojournalist based in Minneapolis, studying journalism at the Hubbard School.
Karina works across video, photography and documentary storytelling, with experience in newsroom reporting, broadcast production and long-form documentary projects. She is especially interested in visual storytelling that centers on people, culture and social issues.
Articles by Karina Kafka
Photos: Animals bring park district’s message to Minnesota Capitol
Published on 2026-05-01 by Karina Kafka
The Three Rivers Park District brought nature to the Minnesota State Capitol as a way to showcase the district's work.
Photos: Students and their robots gather at Minnesota Capitol
Published on 2026-04-03 by Karina Kafka
Hundreds of students showed off their robotics skills to promote science, technology, engineering and mathematics education.
Photos: Disability Day draws hundreds to Minnesota Capitol
Published on 2026-03-27 by Karina Kafka
People with disabilities and those who provide care for them gathered at the Minnesota Capitol on Tuesday, March 24 to make their voices heard.
Group makes argument in favor of nuclear energy
Published on 2026-03-20 by Karina Kafka
Eric Meyer wants Minnesota to lift its ban on the construction of new nuclear power plants.
Minnesota lawmakers take a break with puppies
Published on 2026-03-06 by Karina Kafka
Lawmakers and staff got a chance to play with puppies and relax a bit, courtesy of the Minnesota Animal Humane Society, which held its 9th annual Puppy Day event at the Minnesota Capitol on March 5, 2026.
