Star Tribune
Minnesota's top choice for news. https://startribune.com/subscribe | https://startribune.com/newsletters. Behind the scenes: @btstartribune 👉 https://www.facebook.com/unsupportedbrowser
414,176
Followers
767
Following
253,279
Tweets
15.0
Avg Engagement
3,975
Listed
Yes
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @StarTribune's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.
Account Classification
- Account Size: Macro Influencer (100K+)
- Account Age:2008-11-12
- Verification:Yes
- Location:Minneapolis, MN
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,250
- Avg Likes per Tweet:12.8
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:2.2
- Followers Analyzed:50,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,250 tweetsThe account shows moderate engagement with an average of 621 likes and 89 retweets per tweet. Verified accounts make up 1.6% of its followers, indicating a mix of public and private engagement.
12.8
Avg Likes/Tweet
2.2
Avg Retweets/Tweet
41,523
Total Likes
7,270
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
4
Median Likes
1
Median Retweets
11
75th Percentile
1,218
Top Tweet
0.04
Engagement per 1K Followers
Normalized influence metric
Viral Spikes
Engagement Pattern
Few posts get most engagement
Posting Behavior
Content style and format preferences
Broadcaster
Primarily shares original content
86.0%
Original
4.3%
Replies
9.6%
Retweets
0.1%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.5%
With Media
91.2%
With Links
8.3%
With #Tags
13.6%
With @Mentions
0.2%
With Emojis
172
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0.05
Reply/Original Ratio
0.01
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Consistent
Regular posting cadence
73.4%
Weekday Posts
26.6%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,250 tweetsContent Type Distribution
Content Breakdown
What This Reveals About Their Strategy
This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.
The 313 retweets (10% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
Based on 3,250 tweetsEngagement by Hour (UTC)
Posting Frequency Over Time
Timing Insights
Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.
Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.
Audience Demographics
Based on 50,000 followersThe primary audience is likely Minnesota residents interested in local news and politics. The content also appeals to those following state-level policy changes and public events.
Below Average
Audience Quality
35.7%
Suspicion Index
52.0%
Low-Quality %
4
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
57.8%
Empty Bio
55.5%
<10 Tweets
8.6%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
66.7%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
90.1%
No URL
46.2%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
46,584,325
Total Potential Reach
4
Median Follower Reach
46
75th Percentile Reach
4.3%
>1K followers
0.6%
>10K followers
0.2%
>50K followers
0.1%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
28.3%
Creators
14,129 accounts
16.2%
Consumers
8,117 accounts
55.5%
Dormant
27,754 accounts
Follower Influence Distribution
How many followers do their followers have?
Follower Account Age
How long have followers been on Twitter?
Geographic Distribution
Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):
1,671
Verified Followers
1.65% of total
11,493
Protected Accounts
11.38% of total
5 years
Avg Account Age
of their followers
Notable Followers (By Influence)
Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:
| Username | Followers | Profession | Interests |
|---|---|---|---|
| @JohnCena | 14,104,385 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @CBSNews | 8,919,484 | News outlet | News, Reporting, Trusted |
| @LarryMadowo | 2,457,625 | Journalist | Journalism, Travel, Humor |
| @OleItumbi | 2,149,934 | Strategist | Politics, Communication, Farming |
| @katiecouric | 1,687,490 | Journalist | Journalism, Cancer Research, Podcasting |
| @SinghLions | 1,334,822 | Restaurateur | Food, Travel, Influencer |
| @donwinslow | 934,196 | Author | books, writing, reading |
| @beltrandelrio | 883,512 | Periodista | Periodista, Rockero, Conferencista |
| @WillieGeist | 877,202 | Host | Family, News, Podcasts |
| @atrupar | 872,408 | Journalist | journalism, politics, news |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
48,109
Followers With Bio
52,888
Followers Without Bio
47.63%
% With Bio
52.37%
% Without Bio
Why Audience Demographics Matter
Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.
Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.
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Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,250 analyzed4,203
Combined Engagement
3,617
Total Likes
586
Total Retweets
841
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
0%
With Hashtags
0%
With @Mentions
100%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
Republicans chanting, "It's our surplus, give it back!" and wearing shirts with the slogan "Stop the madness" rallied at the Minnesota State Capitol to proclaim that Democrats' spending and policy plans have gone too far. https://t.co/u4XfO3bSU6
BREAKING: Republican operative Anton Lazzaro is guilty of conspiring to recruit and pay 15- and 16-year-old girls for sex, a federal jury in Minneapolis decided Friday. https://t.co/BJxTQf4Eut
Minneapolis became the first major American city to allow unfettered broadcast of the Muslim call to prayer, after a unanimous vote by the City Council this morning. https://t.co/wI9umhML6O
School meals will be free for every Minnesota public and charter school student after Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill. https://t.co/QEJymCUTIr
The Duluth school board approved a policy this week that says transgender and gender nonconforming students can use bathrooms and locker rooms that align with their gender identity. https://t.co/voYXYoYMgq
Key Insights & Takeaways
The account frequently shares breaking news and policy updates, which likely drive engagement. It includes links to additional content, suggesting a strategy to direct traffic to its website or other platforms. The mix of political and public interest stories indicates a focus on informing and engaging a broad audience.
Strengths
- + Established follower base of 414,176
- + Strong original content creation
- + Active presence with consistent posting
Opportunities
- ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
- ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
- ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
- ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts
Summary
This analysis of @StarTribune reveals an growing Twitter presence with 414,176 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 15.0 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.
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