Elliot Hughes
Reporter
Elliot Hughes is a general assignment reporter for the Star Tribune.
Before joining the newspaper in 2024, he covered public safety in Milwaukee. He has reported extensively on gun violence, reckless driving, law enforcement, community affairs and local government.
Hughes is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he studied journalism and philosophy. He is a native of the Dairy State and lives in Minneapolis.
Latest from Elliot Hughes
St. Paul
More than a week after St. Paul crash, pedestrian dies from injuries
On Tuesday, police identified the man who was hit by a car on Dec. 14 near the intersection of E. 7th and Kittson streets.
December 24, 2024
News & Politics
Fatal relationship abuse has risen in Minnesota. Here’s how to find help even during the holidays.
Violence Free Minnesota counted 40 homicides related to intimate partner violence in 2023, its highest since it began tracking. The holiday season is seen as a time that can be more dangerous for those in abusive relationships.
December 23, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
Man charged in Brooklyn Park homicide had connection to 2022 Mall of America fatal shooting
Marquan D. Tucker is accused of waiting in a parking lot before opening fire on two people Dec. 7 in Brooklyn Park.
December 21, 2024
Health Care
UCare reaches deal with HealthPartners, sparing patients from disruption
The two companies announced the agreement Friday evening. The terms are effective immediately.
December 21, 2024
St. Paul
Charges: Medicaid fraud scheme in St. Paul helped pay for private jets, luxury cars
The scheme allegedly involved an outpatient drug and alcohol treatment center.
December 20, 2024
St. Paul
Satanic holiday display knocked over and removed, then returned to Minnesota State Capitol
The display, just off the main rotunda, was briefly removed Wednesday after someone apparently knocked it over.
December 19, 2024
News & Politics
There’s little evidence mail service has improved in Minnesota as holidays approach
The Postal Service has been plagued by financial and staffing issues. Service reports show mail is being delivered on time less often than a year ago.
December 19, 2024
Twin Cities
Investigators searching for additional victims as Hastings man faces child porn charges
According to the charges, Geidl employed and used minors to engage in sexually explicit conduct for producing explicit videos from July 2022 to March 2024.
December 19, 2024
St. Paul
Charges: Medicaid fraud scheme in St. Paul helped pay for private jets, luxury cars
The scheme allegedly involved an outpatient drug and alcohol treatment center.
December 20, 2024
St. Paul
Satanic holiday display knocked over and removed, then returned to Minnesota State Capitol
The display, just off the main rotunda, was briefly removed Wednesday after someone apparently knocked it over.
December 19, 2024
News & Politics
There’s little evidence mail service has improved in Minnesota as holidays approach
The Postal Service has been plagued by financial and staffing issues. Service reports show mail is being delivered on time less often than a year ago.
December 19, 2024
Twin Cities
Investigators searching for additional victims as Hastings man faces child porn charges
According to the charges, Geidl employed and used minors to engage in sexually explicit conduct for producing explicit videos from July 2022 to March 2024.
December 19, 2024