Susan Du
Reporter
MinneapolisSusan Du covers the city of Minneapolis for the Star Tribune.
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Minneapolis
Minnesota marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day against backdrop of Trump’s inauguration
The federal holiday is “a day for us to remember that we are all one people,” acclaimed journalist and Minnesota native Michele Norris said.
January 20, 2025
News & Politics
New tool will allow anyone to look up Minnesota police officers’ employment history
A national police index set up by journalists and attorneys will now include Minnesota data.
January 17, 2025
Twin Cities
With homeless shelter beds fully booked, Hennepin County has stopped tracking how many people it turns away
There are more than 800 emergency shelter beds available for single adults throughout the county, but when homeless people call the hotline, they’re often greeted with “all beds are full.”
January 11, 2025
Elections
When and where to vote in the Minneapolis Senate District 60 special election
SD 60 was left vacant by the death of Kari Dziedzic late last year.
January 7, 2025
Minneapolis
MnDOT wants to give Wall of Forgotten Natives property in Minneapolis to a Dakota owner
As part of the “land back” movement, the state wants to transfer the 1.2-acre strip along Hwy. 55 in Minneapolis that has been the frequent site of homeless encampments.
January 7, 2025
Elections
Scott County dismisses GOP legislators’ allegation of ‘duplicate votes’ in close 54A race
After two Republican legislators claimed 30 people voted twice in the race between DFL Rep. Brad Tabke and Republican Aaron Paul, county election officials said the allegations were “erroneous.”
January 1, 2025
Minneapolis
As a Minneapolis cop, he closed encampments. Now he serves meals and delivers food to the streets.
Retired MPD Commander Grant Snyder and his family founded the nonprofit Involve to provide food and friendship to hungry and homeless people.
December 24, 2024
Twin Cities
He was in prison for 19 years for a murder he didn’t commit. Suddenly, he was free. Then what?
Marvin Haynes was 16 when arrested in a murder, 36 when exonerated. High on freedom but inexperienced in the world, he spent his first year out navigating life’s hard facts.
December 13, 2024
Minneapolis
MnDOT wants to give Wall of Forgotten Natives property in Minneapolis to a Dakota owner
As part of the “land back” movement, the state wants to transfer the 1.2-acre strip along Hwy. 55 in Minneapolis that has been the frequent site of homeless encampments.
January 7, 2025
Elections
Scott County dismisses GOP legislators’ allegation of ‘duplicate votes’ in close 54A race
After two Republican legislators claimed 30 people voted twice in the race between DFL Rep. Brad Tabke and Republican Aaron Paul, county election officials said the allegations were “erroneous.”
January 1, 2025
Minneapolis
As a Minneapolis cop, he closed encampments. Now he serves meals and delivers food to the streets.
Retired MPD Commander Grant Snyder and his family founded the nonprofit Involve to provide food and friendship to hungry and homeless people.
December 24, 2024
Twin Cities
He was in prison for 19 years for a murder he didn’t commit. Suddenly, he was free. Then what?
Marvin Haynes was 16 when arrested in a murder, 36 when exonerated. High on freedom but inexperienced in the world, he spent his first year out navigating life’s hard facts.
December 13, 2024