Andy Mannix
Investigations
InvestigationsAndy Mannix is reporter on the Star Tribune's investigative team. He has worked on beats reporting on Minnesota’s courts and law enforcement at state, local, and federal levels, Minneapolis City Hall and issues related to criminal justice policy and prisons. In 2020, he was part of the team of reporters that covered the killing of George Floyd and aftermath, leading to the Star Tribune winning the George Polk Award and Pulitzer Prize. Mannix also teaches at the University of Minnesota journalism school. He holds a master's degree from University of California-Berkeley, where he focused on data-driven journalism.
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Political tribalism consumes debate over ICE shooting
Americans’ reactions to the videos of a violent act in Minneapolis have exposed the nation’s raw divisions.
January 9, 2026
ICE agent who fatally shot woman in Minneapolis was dragged by car in earlier incident
The agent, Jonathan Ross, was injured last year by a fleeing driver during an arrest, according to court records.
January 8, 2026
Minnesota legislators say laws on failure to report child abuse need fresh look
Convictions for violating the statute are scarce, and fines are often similar to traffic tickets. A Minnesota senator wants to strengthen the laws designed to protect children.
December 23, 2025
5 takeaways from our investigation into the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church in Duluth
Leaders of a Duluth church community enabled a child abuser for years. Here are the main points from the Minnesota Star Tribune/ProPublica investigation.
November 23, 2025
Leaders of a Duluth church community enabled a child abuser through forgive-and-forget sessions
Leaders of the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church told young victims they could never speak of the sexual abuse.
November 20, 2025
Brooklyn Park Police Department clears officers who responded to Hortman slaying
One of the officers exchanged gunfire with the suspect. An internal investigation found they followed policy and training.
November 5, 2025
Politicians deride Trump administration over leaked messages on deploying Army to Portland
Several Democrats in Minnesota and Oregon criticized the administration this weekend, responding to an exclusive report by the Minnesota Star Tribune.
October 5, 2025
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Trump officials discussed sending elite Army division to Portland, text messages show
A high-ranking White House official was indiscreetly texting about the Portland, Ore., planning last weekend, according to messages shared with the Minnesota Star Tribune.
October 3, 2025
Police still searching for motive after Annunciation Church shooting
While law enforcement seeks answers, several children described the chaos that erupted inside the church Wednesday.
August 29, 2025
Digital assault that shut down St. Paul services was a ransomware attack, city officials say
In an ongoing effort to restore systems, St. Paul will reset passwords for 3,500 employees in the next few days.
August 10, 2025
Wife of alleged political assassin says she’s ‘absolutely shocked,’ pledges cooperation with police
In her first public comments, Jenny Boelter also offered condolences to the Hortman and Hoffman families.
June 27, 2025
A devout Christian with failed ambitions and an arsenal of firearms who chose ‘war’
Vance Boelter had visions of business success at home and abroad. But in the words of one acquaintance, he was “living a double life.”
June 21, 2025
