Alex Chhith
Reporter
General assignmentAlex Chhith is a general assignment reporter for the Minnesota Star Tribune.
Latest from Alex Chhith
How hockey families build backyard ice rinks at three different price points
These Minnesotans have spent anywhere from hundreds to thousands of dollars for a place to skate close to home.
December 20, 2025
Hunting and cooking squirrels is in Yia Vang’s blood
The chef and Outdoor Channel host has hunted Burmese python in the Everglades and fished for alligator gar in Texas. It all started with squirrels.
December 10, 2025
A fire warning for an e-bike battery was issued. It was too late for a St. Paul couple.
Matt Privratsky said his home caught fire when a Rad Power e-bike battery overheated.
December 7, 2025
Alaska rescuers find remains of second person who died on backcountry ski trip
Charles Eppard, who grew up in Mankato, was with two Minnesota friends when they were caught in an avalanche.
November 19, 2025
Review: Katseye was a whole lot of choreography, chaos and shoelaces
The surging K-pop group kicked off its tour in Minneapolis.
November 16, 2025
K-pop group Katseye surprises fans at Mall of America and Target
The six-person girl band is kicking off the American leg of The Beautiful Chaos Tour in Minnesota.
November 15, 2025
New St. Paul climbing gym, with steep indoor bouldering terrain, opening Saturday
The gym will be at least the second of its kind to open this year in the Twin Cities.
November 13, 2025
World adventurer and owner of Midwest Mountaineering Rod Johnson dies at 76
His outdoor business endeavors became Twin Cities staples that others have tried to replicate since Midwest Mountaineering closed in 2023.
November 7, 2025
U of M researchers launch smoke-sensing drones that one day could fight wildfires
Through analyzing smoke patterns, the team hopes the swarm of drones will be able to predict fire behavior.
November 2, 2025
Dessa does the Minneapolis lake walk when she’s not on stage
Dessa has worked with musicians from Doomtree to Broadway’s Lin-Manuel Miranda and her next show is with the Minnesota Orchestra on Nov. 7.
October 31, 2025
Editor's Pick
Hit by an e-bike, she can no longer taste or smell. Cities are trying to protect pedestrians like her.
After hearing Janet Stotko’s story, the city of Hastings passed an ordinance prohibiting e-bikes on sidewalks.
October 17, 2025
Alaska searchers find remains of Minnesota radio station owner who died on backcountry ski trip
David Linder was buried in an avalanche with two others in the Chugach Mountains in March.
October 14, 2025