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
Impending snowstorm forces temporary closure of Apostle Islands ice caves starting Tuesday
The National Park Service said the caves on Lake Superior, reopened for visitors for the first time in 11 years, will close while rangers evaluate ice conditions.
February 17, 2026
In the shadow of the Whipple Building, a prayer camp springs up on sacred land
The camp was established this week at Coldwater Spring, or Mni Owe Sni, a sacred area for the Dakota and other tribes.
February 14, 2026
Judge rules Whipple detainees must have access to attorneys, private calls
A federal judge appointed by President Donald Trump said the government “failed to plan for the constitutional rights of its civil detainees.”
February 13, 2026
Immigration attorneys call out dirty conditions, ‘disarray and chaos’ at Whipple detention facility
Attorneys for the Advocates for Human Rights visited the Whipple Federal Building on Monday following a judge’s ruling.
February 12, 2026
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14-year-old boy dies after shooting in Burnsville
No arrests have been announced. The victim was identified by family as Charles Moore, Jr..
February 11, 2026
Minnesota flag sales soar during ICE surge
Some Twin Cities stores have sold out of Minnesota state flags in recent weeks.
February 10, 2026
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
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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
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