Elliot Hughes
Reporter
Elliot Hughes is a general assignment reporter for the Star Tribune.
Before joining the newspaper in 2024, he covered public safety in Milwaukee. He has reported extensively on gun violence, reckless driving, law enforcement, community affairs and local government.
Hughes is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he studied journalism and philosophy. He is a native of the Dairy State and lives in Minneapolis.
Latest from Elliot Hughes
Wren Clair, KSTP move to dismiss sexual harassment lawsuit
The case was dismissed Tuesday after both parties entered mediation in November.
December 2, 2025
Shooting in St. Paul’s East Side injures four people
None of the victims’ injuries were life-threatening.
December 2, 2025
Minneapolis mosque break-in latest in string of incidents intimidating local Muslim community
No theft or damages were reported, but one community leader still called the break-in “scary.”
November 27, 2025
MSP food and hospitality workers reach agreement to avoid Thanksgiving strike
The agreement, which was approved Monday night, includes the highest wage increase ever won for hospitality workers at the airport, according to union leaders.
November 25, 2025
Thanksgiving on a budget should be easier this year
While the cost of groceries has generally continued to rise, the price of Thanksgiving dinner will drop or stay relatively flat as retailers compete to offer the best deals.
November 22, 2025
State investigating after Thomson Reuters employee dies in Eagan workplace incident
No details were available Friday.
November 21, 2025
Fatal law enforcement shooting in Cass County came during foot chase
The Cass County sheriff’s deputy injured in the shooting was identified as Kaleb Cherne.
November 21, 2025
Colder-than-normal temperatures coming for Minnesota on Thanksgiving
Starting Wednesday, temperatures are expected to fall from the recent streak of above-average highs, topping out in the 30s or 20s across the state.
November 21, 2025
Bloomington trafficking sting leads to 16 arrests
Police did not announce any charges filed against the men, who were arrested between Nov. 5 and 14 and range in age from 18 to 52.
November 19, 2025
Judges quick to end immigrants’ asylum cases as ICE agents wait outside courtroom
Hundreds of people have seen their immigration case dismissed, only to be arrested outside a Fort Snelling courtroom and placed in expedited removal.
November 17, 2025
Man arrested, accused of killing woman in fatal hit-and-run in St. Paul
The victim was identified as a 30-year-old woman from St. Paul.
November 16, 2025
Shooting inside Maple Grove Benihana restaurant injures one
Police said the incident was not random, and no arrests have been made.
November 15, 2025
