Nicole Norfleet
Night Editor
In the fall of 2024, Nicole transitioned from reporter to night editor. She is one of the team leaders of the Today desk. Previously, she worked as a business reporter covering beats like the retail industry and commercial real estate. In 2022, she and Jeffrey Meitrodt were named Pulitzer Prize investigative reporting finalists for their "Unsettled" series.
She is originally from the East Coast, but Nicole and her family now call the East Side of St. Paul home. She enjoys craft beer, Korean dramas and camping. She is a proud graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Latest from Nicole Norfleet
Body found in Mississippi River in St. Paul
The body, discovered Sunday, is believed to be that of a man.
June 9, 2025
Minnesota wildfire in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness has been 100% contained
Suppression of the 13-acre fire has been complicated because of its remote location.
June 9, 2025
Worth It podcast: Prince week, a giant pencil, pool parties and women’s sports
Each week we share the happenings around Minnesota worth your time, money and attention.
June 6, 2025
Two men in Mounds View murder-suicide identified
The two men who were shot and killed in a home over the weekend were identified Tuesday.
May 14, 2025
Two found dead in Mounds View home
Police said both people had been shot.
May 13, 2025
Three men injured in shooting outside south Minneapolis grocery store
Gunmen fled in a vehicle after firing at a man walking with his child.
April 13, 2025
Crews work to extinguish car fire in downtown Minneapolis parking ramp
Smoke could be seen from Target Field.
April 13, 2025
Woman crossing I-494 hit and killed in Bloomington
The Minnesota State Patrol identified the victim as Cynthia Finnell.
April 6, 2025
Gas leak near Flint Hills refinery in Rosemount prompts evacuations
A section of Hwy. 52 near the site is back open.
March 20, 2025
South St. Paul council member’s license indefinitely suspended amid investigation into her day care
Council Member Pam Bakken has had her license suspended as the Dakota County Attorney’s Office reviews case involving a child potentially exposed to toxins at her day care.
March 11, 2025
Amazon buys part of former Thomson Reuters campus
Amazon paid more than $52 million for three parcels at the Eagan campus, which is under development.
February 17, 2025
Inmate escaped as he awaited transfer from Hennepin County jail
Billy Mason, 46, was still at large Monday night after escaping custody on Sunday afternoon.
February 4, 2025
