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Louis Krauss

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Louis Krauss is a general assignment reporter for the Star Tribune.

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Vehicle belonging to shooting suspect Vance Boelter found a few miles from his home

Also, his wife and other relatives were detained by the BCA outside a convenience store north of the Twin Cities.
June 15, 2025

Who is Vance Boelter, the man police identified as suspect in the assassination of Rep. Melissa Hortman?

Law enforcement sources identified Vance Luther Boelter, 57, as the main target of a massive law enforcement manhunt after he allegedly fled from Melissa Hortman’s home following a police shootout in the wake of her killing.
June 15, 2025

Protester jailed on federal charges following last week’s federal operation is longtime activist

Isabel Lopez’s arrest sparked protest Wednesday at the jail where she is being held.
June 11, 2025

Minneapolis police remind officers they can't help with immigration raids

Days after a federal raid in south Minneapolis drew protests and intense scrutiny, Assistant Chief Katie Blackwell sent a memo to staff emphasizing they are not allowed to assist with immigration enforcement.
June 9, 2025

Federal operation at Lake Street restaurant that drew protests was one of 8 across Twin Cities

Protesters clashed with federal agents as they surrounded a south Minneapolis restaurant.
June 5, 2025

Agencies again team up in Minneapolis to saturate crime hot spots for ‘Operation Safe Summer’

Minneapolis police and other law enforcement groups are targeting the small number of people responsible for a disproportionate amount of violence in the city.
June 4, 2025

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

Federal operation at Lake Street restaurant that drew protests was one of 8 across Twin Cities

Protesters clashed with federal agents as they surrounded a south Minneapolis restaurant.
June 5, 2025

Agencies again team up in Minneapolis to saturate crime hot spots for ‘Operation Safe Summer’

Minneapolis police and other law enforcement groups are targeting the small number of people responsible for a disproportionate amount of violence in the city.
June 4, 2025

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
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