Maya Miller
Reporting intern
General assignmentMaya Miller is a reporting intern at the Star Tribune.
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Leaders failed to 'meet moment' on equity, Minn. activists say
Converting momentum into tangible policies and spending often proved difficult in the nation's only divided Legislature, where lawmakers disagree on how best to tackle disparities and just the word "equity" can spark disputes.
August 16, 2021
'We need help': Drought hits state's Hmong farmers hard
Hmong farmers, who form the backbone of Twin Cities' farmers markets, suffer disproportionately from disturbances like droughts. Here's why — and what they're doing about it.
August 14, 2021
Ramsey County deputies union reacts to potential COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Union president thinks a vaccine mandate could impede recruiting and lead current deputies to quit or retire.
August 12, 2021
Officials from both parties call Mpls. DFL chair's comments inflammatory
Devin Hogan called the Third Precinct arson a "revolutionary moment."
August 12, 2021
Gun rights group sues to let State Fair visitors be armed
Suit says the fair lacks the legal authority to enforce such a ban.
August 10, 2021
Fired St. Paul officer who shot, wounded man won't be charged
Attorney general's investigation found the officer had good reason to believe he and others were endangered.
August 7, 2021
Bartmann Group of restaurants to pay overdue wages, OT pay after Minnesota AG investigation
The restaurant group owed more than $230,000 in unpaid wages.
August 6, 2021
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Air quality alert extended through Wednesday for northern Minnesota as wildfire smoke lingers
The alert for the southern half of the state expired Tuesday afternoon.
August 3, 2021
Moratorium on utility disconnections ends Monday, as past-due bills accumulate
For Xcel, the average past-due amount in June was more than $500. The utility, along with others in the state, is trying to connect customers with assistance.
July 31, 2021
One dead, one in custody after Burnsville shooting
The shooting occurred near Aldrich Avenue and Burnsville Parkway around 6:35 p.m. Friday, according to police.
July 24, 2021
Woman who was in Winston Smith's car sues local agencies, officers
Legal action against the federal U.S. marshals could follow in six months.
July 23, 2021
Shelter from heat wave available in Minneapolis, Hennepin County
The city added 200 shelter beds since 2020 and has room to spare. The help may be sorely needed Friday, when a heat advisory is in effect.
July 23, 2021