Susan Du
Reporter
MinneapolisSusan Du covers the city of Minneapolis for the Star Tribune.
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Minneapolis
Anonymous donor steps up to save downtown Minneapolis homeless shelter
A private donor is matching the city of Minneapolis’ $1.5 million in emergency funds to repair Agate Housing’s shelter.
September 26, 2024
Minneapolis
Homeless medical respite facility advances over Uptown business objections
Lakeshore Care still needs City Council approval and state licenses to provide recuperative care for homeless patients on Lake Street in Uptown.
September 25, 2024
Curious Minnesota
What does Aquatennial have to do with Minneapolis’ bloody 1934 Teamsters strike?
The summertime celebration aimed to unite the city and restore its image.
September 13, 2024
Minneapolis
Woman arrested in attack of homeless shelter in north Minneapolis, police say
Security camera footage corroborates the shelter’s story of the attack, showing the violence occurred in two stages on the night of Sept. 5 when police were not present.
September 13, 2024
Minneapolis
Minneapolis neighbors attacked family homeless shelter residents, agency says
St. Anne’s Place has been vacated after residents were attacked last week, staff said, and the incident was captured on camera. Five days later there have been no arrests.
September 10, 2024
News & Politics
Minnesota affordable housing nonprofit hopes to raise $65 million amid ‘general distress’
CommonBond Communities has launched the largest capital campaign in its history to improve its housing stock amid “multiple pandemics” and insufficient public subsidies.
September 7, 2024
Minneapolis
Minneapolis City Council members propose emergency funding to save downtown shelter, food shelf
Agate Housing announced last month it would have to close its homeless shelter and food shelf downtown without at least $3 million for critical repairs.
September 6, 2024
Minneapolis
Minneapolis City Council approves year extension for activists to purchase Roof Depot for indoor urban farm
The City Council, with Frey’s support, agreed to give East Phillips Neighborhood Institute an additional year to raise $5.7 million still needed to buy the former roofing warehouse.
September 6, 2024
Minneapolis
Minneapolis neighbors attacked family homeless shelter residents, agency says
St. Anne’s Place has been vacated after residents were attacked last week, staff said, and the incident was captured on camera. Five days later there have been no arrests.
September 10, 2024
News & Politics
Minnesota affordable housing nonprofit hopes to raise $65 million amid ‘general distress’
CommonBond Communities has launched the largest capital campaign in its history to improve its housing stock amid “multiple pandemics” and insufficient public subsidies.
September 7, 2024
Minneapolis
Minneapolis City Council members propose emergency funding to save downtown shelter, food shelf
Agate Housing announced last month it would have to close its homeless shelter and food shelf downtown without at least $3 million for critical repairs.
September 6, 2024
Minneapolis
Minneapolis City Council approves year extension for activists to purchase Roof Depot for indoor urban farm
The City Council, with Frey’s support, agreed to give East Phillips Neighborhood Institute an additional year to raise $5.7 million still needed to buy the former roofing warehouse.
September 6, 2024