Kathleen Hennessey
Editor of the Minnesota Star Tribune who previously worked at the New York Times, overseeing local reporting and coverage strategies for major breaking stories in the Twin Cities.
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Jan 28, 2026 • 39min
Running a Newsroom in Minneapolis + How to Make a Game of Thrones For Less
Ira Parker, showrunner who adapted a George R.R. Martin novella for HBO, talks about making a lighter, cheaper Game of Thrones spinoff with practical effects and faster shoots. Kathleen Hennessey, editor of the Minnesota Star Tribune and former New York Times reporter, discusses rapid newsroom mobilization, verifying ubiquitous phone footage, and sustaining local coverage under intense pressure.
