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
Rep. Morrison reports detainees in leg shackles, no clear plan to prevent measles at Whipple
The Minnesota Democrat has visited the federal building near Fort Snelling twice this week and said there are no posted medical procedures for detainees.
February 7, 2026
Man pleads guilty to murder of North High School football star Deshaun Hill
The plea agreement calls for Cody Fohrenkam to receive a 28-year sentence.
February 4, 2026
Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office opens investigation into violent arrests outside Whipple Building
Videos from protesters show deputies rush against two protesters, pin them against a barricade and wrestle them to the ground.
February 4, 2026
Rep. Ilhan Omar sprayed with unknown substance at town hall meeting
Omar’s office later said she was safe, and a man is in police custody.
January 28, 2026
Dozens of arrests end protest at Twin Cities hotel where Greg Bovino was believed to have stayed
Maple Grove police said property was damaged and objects were thrown at officers.
January 27, 2026
Law firm’s independent autopsy details Renee Good’s injuries
The results are similar to details included in first responder reports released last week.
January 22, 2026
Appeals court pauses temporary ban on immigration agents retaliating against protesters and observers
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit did not explain its reasoning.
January 21, 2026
Federal judge bars ICE agents from ‘retaliating’ against protesters in Minnesota
The injunction filed Jan. 16 follows a lawsuit brought by six Minnesota residents during the early days of Operation Metro Surge last month.
January 17, 2026
SBA bans thousands of Minnesota borrowers over suspected pandemic-era fraud
The agency’s leader said a review over the past week flagged $400 million in loans to Minnesotans with “suspected fraudulent activity.”
January 3, 2026
Minnesota DNR approves exploratory mineral drilling near Boundary Waters
The agency allowed the project for Franconia Minerals despite criticism from environmentalist groups.
December 31, 2025
Propane tanks and gasoline complicate fire at house under construction in Minneapolis
Crews have been battling a fire at a construction site for more than three hours Tuesday night.
December 31, 2025
Man charged in fatal Farmington shooting of partner on Christmas Eve
Tatianna M. Ehnes-Giles, 26, was found dead at her home.
December 30, 2025
