Louis Krauss
Reporter
General assignmentLouis Krauss is a general assignment reporter for the Star Tribune.
Latest from Louis Krauss
After barrage of gunfire, neighbors, city officials take critical look at Boom Island Park safety
While shaken by the shooting at a gathering of over 100 people, residents who live near the popular northeast Minneapolis park said it still feels safe overall.
June 3, 2025
Violent crime is down in St. Paul. Here’s what’s working.
The St. Paul Police Department’s new nonfatal shooting unit and World Youth Connect have taken different approaches to curb shootings and other serious crimes before they lead to homicides.
June 3, 2025
Metro Transit police, partner agencies announce initiative aimed at fixing Green Line safety problems
The chief of Metro Transit police said there has already been an increase in police presence to help address public nuisance problems for riders.
May 28, 2025
U.S. seeks to dismiss consent decree on Minneapolis police reforms
The Department of Justice move comes days before the fifth anniversary of George Floyd’s murder, prompting public outcry from local leaders.
May 21, 2025
Report: Minneapolis police made progress reducing backlog of complaints and force reviews
Minneapolis had significant reductions in the backlog of police use-of-force and misconduct-review cases, according to a new report.
May 20, 2025
Minneapolis police hire civilians to run departments in charge of officer conduct, community trust
The department says it’s the first time civilians have held such high-ranking positions for Minneapolis police.
May 19, 2025
'This is an uprising': An oral history of the 6 days after George Floyd's murder
Protesters, police, Gov. Tim Walz and neighbors chronicle the upheaval that changed Minneapolis and spread across the world.
May 19, 2025
Four years after granddaughter’s murder, Minneapolis activist and other families continue to push for justice
The longtime activist was joined by about 50 people and speakers who vowed to find who killed 6-year-old Aniya Allen.
May 19, 2025
Man found shot in alley adds to recent surge of homicides in Minneapolis
There have been 11 homicides in the city in the past 2½ weeks.
May 15, 2025
Ramsey County leaders recommit to improving sexual assault response and adding resources
County leaders discussed a variety of improvements they say they will make, such as providing culturally responsive and trauma-informed training.
May 9, 2025
St. Paul man charged in killing of mother of 2-year-old child in Frogtown home
The man was arrested early Saturday morning in Minneapolis, and on Monday was charged with stabbing and killing the mother of his child.
May 5, 2025
Man arrested in woman’s death at home in St. Paul’s Frogtown neighborhood
An uninjured 2-year-old girl also was found in the home.
May 4, 2025
