Susan Du
Reporter
MinneapolisSusan Du covers the city of Minneapolis for the Star Tribune.
Latest from Susan Du
Only 30% of Minneapolis parks are considered fully accessible. Advocates want that to improve.
Disability advocates press for improvements to Minneapolis parks, from beach wheelchairs to better pathways.
June 28, 2025
A failed northeast Minneapolis nursing home keeps attracting vandals. Neighbors want answers.
The condemned building at 2309 NE. Hayes St. faces many hurdles to revival.
June 23, 2025
Minneapolis City Council candidate discovers real identity behind fake campaign site
Becka Thompson’s complaint against local news outlet Wedge Live was dismissed.
June 19, 2025
Minneapolis shelter is expanding in the face of new barriers for homeless and LGBTQ youth
Avenues for Youth has broken ground on a new $24 million facility in north Minneapolis that will open in 2026.
June 14, 2025
Eight neighborhoods join forces to open Uptown’s first farmers market
Launching the Thursday evening market has been a labor of love for longtime neighbors.
June 13, 2025
State funding snub leaves deal over Roof Depot site in Minneapolis in the lurch
East Phillips neighborhood organizers have been embroiled in a 10-year fight with the city of Minneapolis over control of a vacant warehouse.
June 11, 2025
Ward 12 residents grapple with lack of police presence
Some south Minneapolis residents weathering car thefts and break-ins want more police coverage. But the Third Precinct station is miles away.
June 8, 2025
Minneapolis City Council lowers street food cart license fee, hoping fruit sellers will hawk legally
Many street food vendors are asylum seekers from South America who may not be able to afford the license fee or know how to get licensed.
June 6, 2025
Eight neighborhoods join forces to open Uptown’s first farmers market
Launching the Thursday evening market has been a labor of love for longtime neighbors.
June 13, 2025
State funding snub leaves deal over Roof Depot site in Minneapolis in the lurch
East Phillips neighborhood organizers have been embroiled in a 10-year fight with the city of Minneapolis over control of a vacant warehouse.
June 11, 2025
Ward 12 residents grapple with lack of police presence
Some south Minneapolis residents weathering car thefts and break-ins want more police coverage. But the Third Precinct station is miles away.
June 8, 2025
Minneapolis City Council lowers street food cart license fee, hoping fruit sellers will hawk legally
Many street food vendors are asylum seekers from South America who may not be able to afford the license fee or know how to get licensed.
June 6, 2025