Susan Du
Reporter
MinneapolisSusan Du covers the city of Minneapolis for the Star Tribune.
Latest from Susan Du
Walz expects influx of ICE agents in Minnesota around holidays
The governor held a news conference with community and faith leaders in north Minneapolis, calling on residents to help observe immigration enforcement activity in the coming days.
December 24, 2025
Anti-ICE protesters crowd Lake Street as ‘Operation Metro Surge’ continues
For weeks, federal immigration agents have focused enforcement in the Twin Cities and around Minnesota.
December 21, 2025
Frey vetoes homeless plan requiring bathrooms for encampments
Minneapolis City Council approved the ordinance last week, saying it would help public health. Frey said it encouraged tent cities.
December 18, 2025
Minneapolis council member reported gun threats. Six months later, he’s awaiting a charging decision.
Jason Chavez shared his story after colleague Emily Koski shared hers about a different alleged serial harasser.
December 18, 2025
Minneapolis City Council approves plan for George Floyd Square
The city of Minneapolis struggled for five years after George Floyd’s death to find consensus on a permanent redesign of 38th and Chicago.
December 12, 2025
Minneapolis City Council OKs homeless encampment plan requiring bathrooms, fire extinguishers
Proponents call the ordinance more humane, but Mayor Jacob Frey opposes and might veto it.
December 12, 2025
Minneapolis City Council looks to solve No. 1 problem downtown: Where to go No. 2
Businesses and homelessness advocacy groups say people are relieving themselves in public out of desperation. The council is exploring high-tech restrooms.
December 10, 2025
Minneapolis softball fields were neglected for years. Now there’s a plan.
Tensions between parents, the school district and the park system are starting to ease with a plan for better ballfields for girls sports.
December 10, 2025
Editor's Pick
Prisoner’s case puts Minnesota’s wrongful conviction unit under scrutiny
After four years of a closely guarded investigation, the Minnesota Attorney General’s report on Philip Vance is about to be released. He’s seeking to have his murder conviction set aside.
November 11, 2025
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board appoints North Side commissioner for a month and a half
Board members picked Averi Turner, 29, to fill the District 2 vacancy for the remainder of the year.
November 6, 2025
Winners declared in Minneapolis park, tax board seats
New Park Board could be friendlier to labor, bikes and other progressive platform issues.
November 5, 2025
A pro-labor wave comes for Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board seats
A historic strike motivated fresh challenges against longtime incumbents.
November 1, 2025
