Eleanor Hildebrandt
Reporter
Eleanor Hildebrandt is a reporter for the Minnesota Star Tribune.
Latest from Eleanor Hildebrandt
Minnesota state park lake still mostly empty after draining in August
A valve malfunction caused Lake Alice at William O’Brien State Park to empty into the St. Croix River. The Minnesota DNR is still planning repairs.
December 24, 2025
St. Paul police shoot alleged car thief during highway pursuit
A man reportedly was shot in the leg when he pulled a handgun near Highway 52.
December 22, 2025
Minnesota Hockey Hall of Fame finds home in Inver Grove Heights
The new complex will include an ice rink and performance hall as well as a museum.
December 21, 2025
Foundation pays mortgage of fallen Burnsville firefighter
Adam Finseth was killed while assisting on a SWAT call in 2024. Two police officers were also killed in the incident.
December 15, 2025
Minneapolis rally demands ICE off post office land; Ilhan Omar says agents pulled over son
Postal workers say immigration officers staging at post offices poses safety risk for workers and public.
December 15, 2025
Stewartville schools will open late Monday with law enforcement presence, following shooting
A shooting in the Stewartville High School parking lot Friday morning left one student injured and the shooter dead. More details may come on Monday.
December 14, 2025
Stillwater pitches plans to solve parking problems
Parking availability and cost are common concerns in the popular suburb along the St. Croix River that draws thousands of tourists.
December 12, 2025
Some Minnesota families now have another option to get help for kids in crisis
A new Hennepin County stabilization center hopes to serve kids with complex mental health needs who otherwise end up in an ER or detention center.
December 9, 2025
Snow returns this week, could ‘pack quite the punch’ in western Minnesota
Brutal temperatures expected after 6 inches of snow Tuesday.
December 7, 2025
Former Woodbury dental clinic owes customers refunds after AG settlement
Customers who received botched implants or paid up-front for never-received procedures are eligible for refunds.
December 7, 2025
ICE announces a dozen Minneapolis arrests in ‘Operation Metro Surge’
The men arrested are from Mexico, Somalia and El Salvador.
December 5, 2025
Snow returns Friday, Saturday in the Twin Cities and southern Minnesota
Friday’s morning commute and weekend travel could be slowed by the snow.
December 5, 2025
