Olivia Hines
Intern
Olivia Hines is an intern for the Minnesota Star Tribune.
Latest from Olivia Hines
New program at U of M facilitates veterans’ path from combat medics to doctors
Three former combat medics dreamed of becoming doctors, but did not believe they could until they learned of Military Medic to Medical School, or MM2MS.
May 11, 2025
For 40 years, this emergency dispatcher has answered Minnesota’s 911 calls
John Hutchins, a 911 dispatcher for the Minnesota State Patrol, has heard it all and helped thousands of people across the state. Now he’s retiring.
May 5, 2025
Saga of injured cat ‘Sule’ has residents at odds with Coon Rapids police, Humane Society policies
Advocates of trap, neuter and return policies are upset the cat was re-released sick and unsterilized.
April 18, 2025
Burnsville’s police dog sniffs out stress, offers comfort
Duke joined Burnsville police’s behavioral health unit to sniff out cortisol levels and offer comfort and support in high-stress situations.
April 4, 2025
North Minneapolis apothecary’s goal: ‘Where holistic well-being meets community empowerment’
Natural Me Apothecary is Minneapolis' first Black woman-owned apothecary in north Minneapolis.
March 24, 2025
Historic Minneapolis cemetery earns spot on Underground Railroad Network
The Pioneers & Soldiers Cemetery is the second site in Minnesota to receive the designation following Pilgrim Baptist Church in 2023.
March 7, 2025
Survey: Minneapolis is third most affordable city for singles who rent
City officials attribute ranking to affordable housing plans.
February 28, 2025
Frey signs two franchise agreements with Xcel, CenterPoint Energy to reduce carbon emissions
These two agreements will hold utilities accountable for carbon emissions and set expectations for equitable service for low-income Minneapolis neighborhoods.
February 14, 2025
North Minneapolis apothecary’s goal: ‘Where holistic well-being meets community empowerment’
Natural Me Apothecary is Minneapolis' first Black woman-owned apothecary in north Minneapolis.
March 24, 2025
Historic Minneapolis cemetery earns spot on Underground Railroad Network
The Pioneers & Soldiers Cemetery is the second site in Minnesota to receive the designation following Pilgrim Baptist Church in 2023.
March 7, 2025
Survey: Minneapolis is third most affordable city for singles who rent
City officials attribute ranking to affordable housing plans.
February 28, 2025
Frey signs two franchise agreements with Xcel, CenterPoint Energy to reduce carbon emissions
These two agreements will hold utilities accountable for carbon emissions and set expectations for equitable service for low-income Minneapolis neighborhoods.
February 14, 2025