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
Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis to reopen to the public Aug. 9
The bridge, which has closed in halved sections since spring 2024, will reopen with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring food trucks and other entertainment.
July 8, 2025
Father of Manny Collins arrested after 16-year-old’s body was found in Elk River landfill
Tentative charges against the father include second-degree murder.
July 8, 2025
Charges: Gymnastics coach sexually assaulted young gymnasts in Ham Lake
The charges against Kyle Anthony Pekula now stretch over three separate court cases in Anoka County.
July 3, 2025
Inside Amazon's Shakopee warehouse, new state law puts spotlight on worker safety
Minnesota has begun to take enforcement action against companies including Amazon that are slow to adopt the new regulations, which are meant to reduce injuries.
July 2, 2025
Minnesota AG calls Supreme Court decision on injunctions a 'monumental' mistake
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison said he remains confident that he and other attorneys general can stop President Donald Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship.
June 27, 2025
Businesses near George Floyd Square sued Minneapolis for damages. A judge again dismissed the lawsuit.
The businesses argued the city’s actions after George Floyd’s murder isolated the area and contributed to public safety issues.
June 27, 2025
St. Paul police investigate after 16 Pride flags recently damaged
Police received one report of a damaged flag Sunday, followed by two Monday and 13 Tuesday.
June 26, 2025
Famed Minneapolis adult store SexWorld will close permanently
The store’s most famous former employee is perhaps Diablo Cody, the Hollywood screenwriter best known for the 2007 film “Juno.”
June 25, 2025
What we know so far about Minnesota lawmaker shootings
Rep. Melissa Hortman was assassinated while Sen. John Hoffman was shot and injured.
June 16, 2025
Suspect showed few signs of political extremism before lawmaker shootings
Friends and associates say Vance Boelter, who was apprehended late Sunday and charged with murdering a state lawmaker and her husband, was mild-mannered and did not appear to be fixated on politics.
June 16, 2025
Social media, text chains helped anti-ICE protesters get the word out during Minneapolis raid
Message chains with trained observers and social media posts are ways activist organizations are getting eyes on ICE activity.
June 6, 2025
Feeding Our Future investigation focuses on St. Paul nonprofit
New Vision Foundation is under suspicion of fraud, conspiracy and money laundering, according to a search warrant.
May 23, 2025