Andy Mannix

Minneapolis crime and policing reporter

Minneapolis crime and policing

Since joining the paper in 2016, Mannix has worked on beats reporting on Minnesota’s courts and law enforcement at state, local, and federal levels, Minneapolis City Hall and issues related to criminal justice policy and prisons. In 2020, he was part of the team of reporters that covered the killing of George Floyd and aftermath, leading to the Star Tribune winning the George Polk Award and Pulitzer Prize. Mannix also teaches at the University of Minnesota journalism school, of which he's an alumnus. He holds a master's degree from University of California-Berkeley, where he focused on data-driven journalism. Prior to joining the Minnesota Star Tribune, Mannix wrote about a variety of topics, such as crime, recreational marijuana and politics, for publications including The Seattle Times, MinnPost, City Pages and The Minnesota Daily. He lives in Minneapolis.

Since joining the paper in 2016, Mannix has worked on beats reporting on Minnesota’s courts and law enforcement at state, local, and federal levels, Minneapolis City Hall and issues related to criminal justice policy and prisons. In 2020, he was part of the team of reporters that covered the killing of George Floyd and aftermath, leading to the Star Tribune winning the George Polk Award and Pulitzer Prize. Mannix also teaches at the University of Minnesota journalism school, of which he's an alumnus. He holds a master's degree from University of California-Berkeley, where he focused on data-driven journalism. Prior to joining the Minnesota Star Tribune, Mannix wrote about a variety of topics, such as crime, recreational marijuana and politics, for publications including The Seattle Times, MinnPost, City Pages and The Minnesota Daily. He lives in Minneapolis.

Contact

andy.mannix@startribune.com

612-673-4036

Latest from Andy Mannix

News & Politics

After second review, prosecutors will not charge federal task force members who killed Winston Smith

An investigation into the U.S. Marshals task force that shot and killed Smith was reopened after state investigators took more than three years to extract and share a cell phone video that captured the shooting.

February 14, 2025

Politics

Minnesota attorney general: Law enforcement can’t keep people in custody on ICE detainers

The opinion says honoring ICE holds could result in “significant civil liability” for MN law enforcement.

February 7, 2025

Twin Cities

Andy Luger resigns as Minnesota U.S. Attorney, making way for Trump pick

The decision, which Luger announced late last year, marks the end of his second stint as the state’s top federal prosecutor.

January 14, 2025

St. Paul

After initial payout reduced, jury awards $3.25 million to family of man killed by St. Paul police

Family members of Cordale Handy say they plan to appeal, criticizing a federal judge for reducing a previous jury verdict of $11.5 million.

January 14, 2025