Susan Du
Reporter
MinneapolisSusan Du covers the city of Minneapolis for the Star Tribune.
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Residents again seek historic designation for Glendale Townhomes. But it’s not all about history.
Defend Glendale is pushing to prevent major redevelopment of the complex. The Minneapolis Public Housing Authority says the historic designation will harm it.
May 12, 2025
On anniversary of young barber’s death, his friends gave haircuts in Minneapolis’ homeless community
A dozen stylists from Shifty’s Premium Cuts in Mounds View spent a day with the people of Peace House Community.
May 8, 2025
Divided Park Board rejects greening plan for Uptown Mall Park and keeps parking
After neighbors complained about loss of parking, commissioners suspended work on the Mall’s long-range plan.
May 5, 2025
91-year-old artist sells hundreds of paintings to benefit Minneapolis homeless services
Ted Pouliot founded Project for Pride in Living 53 years ago. This weekend, he’s hosting an art sale to benefit Minneapolis nonprofits.
April 30, 2025
50 years after the Fall of Saigon, ‘invisible’ Southeast Asian veterans seek deferred honor
Publicly funded legacy projects have focused on Hmong Minnesotans. Other groups say they’ve been excluded from the record.
April 26, 2025
Mankato international student arrested by ICE without charges after protesting Israel-Hamas war
Mohammed Hoque, jailed in Albert Lea since March, is suing the federal government over his detainment.
April 20, 2025
Minneapolis Park Board says Sibley Park is 40th Street Park, at least for now
“Chanté T’ínza Wínyan,” the Dakota name that had been the front-runner to replace “Sibley Park,” was also shelved temporarily.
April 18, 2025
Panel backs ban on smoking marijuana in Minneapolis parks
A Park Board committee on Wednesday night debated whether to make smoking on parkland a misdemeanor.
April 17, 2025
50 years after the Fall of Saigon, ‘invisible’ Southeast Asian veterans seek deferred honor
Publicly funded legacy projects have focused on Hmong Minnesotans. Other groups say they’ve been excluded from the record.
April 26, 2025
Mankato international student arrested by ICE without charges after protesting Israel-Hamas war
Mohammed Hoque, jailed in Albert Lea since March, is suing the federal government over his detainment.
April 20, 2025
Minneapolis Park Board says Sibley Park is 40th Street Park, at least for now
“Chanté T’ínza Wínyan,” the Dakota name that had been the front-runner to replace “Sibley Park,” was also shelved temporarily.
April 18, 2025
Panel backs ban on smoking marijuana in Minneapolis parks
A Park Board committee on Wednesday night debated whether to make smoking on parkland a misdemeanor.
April 17, 2025