Abby Simons

Team Leader

Public Safety

Simons is a 2004 graduate of Northwest Missouri State University, where she studied journalism. Before joining the Minnesota Star Tribune, she was a reporter for the Des Moines Register. Simons lives in Minneapolis.

Simons is a 2004 graduate of Northwest Missouri State University, where she studied journalism. Before joining the Minnesota Star Tribune, she was a reporter for the Des Moines Register. Simons lives in Minneapolis.

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abby.simons@startribune.com

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Latest from Abby Simons

Minneapolis

Minneapolis police on defensive after neighbor allegedly shoots man who had reported numerous threats

The victim and several council members called out police for not doing enough to arrest the man.

October 26, 2024

St. Paul

Charge: Teen with criminal history rode bike up to St. Paul man, fired fatal shots and pedaled away

The 16-year-old has been arrested several times earlier in Ramsey County and had a warrant active for his arrest.

September 13, 2024

Minneapolis

Jamal Mitchell: Officer, father, fiancé and people person whose happiness radiated

Allison Seed said she cannot recall the fallen Minneapolis police officer “without a smile on his face. He was always looking for a way to have a conversation.”

June 1, 2024

West Metro

Body camera video shows Minnetonka man repeatedly shooting at deputies before dying in firefight

“Suspect is down in the yard, he was firing at us again, we are giving him commands at this time,” one deputy said.

April 25, 2024