Olivia Hines
Intern
Olivia Hines is an intern for the Minnesota Star Tribune.
Latest from Olivia Hines
Saga of injured cat ‘Sule’ has residents at odds with Coon Rapids police, Humane Society policies
Advocates of trap, neuter and return policies are upset the cat was re-released sick and unsterilized.
April 18, 2025
Burnsville’s police dog sniffs out stress, offers comfort
Duke joined Burnsville police’s behavioral health unit to sniff out cortisol levels and offer comfort and support in high-stress situations.
April 4, 2025
North Minneapolis apothecary’s goal: ‘Where holistic well-being meets community empowerment’
Natural Me Apothecary is Minneapolis' first Black woman-owned apothecary in north Minneapolis.
March 24, 2025
Historic Minneapolis cemetery earns spot on Underground Railroad Network
The Pioneers & Soldiers Cemetery is the second site in Minnesota to receive the designation following Pilgrim Baptist Church in 2023.
March 7, 2025
Survey: Minneapolis is third most affordable city for singles who rent
City officials attribute ranking to affordable housing plans.
February 28, 2025
Frey signs two franchise agreements with Xcel, CenterPoint Energy to reduce carbon emissions
These two agreements will hold utilities accountable for carbon emissions and set expectations for equitable service for low-income Minneapolis neighborhoods.
February 14, 2025
Charges: Texas man accused of taking photos in gym locker room had hundreds of child sexual abuse images
Michael Scott Howard already faces several felony charges for photographing nude minors at two Life Time centers.
February 14, 2025
Southern Minnesota man sentenced to 17 years in prison for sexual exploitation of child in Thailand
Steven John Sokel pleaded guilty to one count of sexual exploitation of a minor.
February 10, 2025
After suspected arson destroys St. Paul Karen-owned body shop, community rallies to rebuild
Soe Doh and his brother started SKD Auto Tek a decade ago, and the shop is solely owned and operated by Karen refugees.
February 10, 2025
The Weeknd announces stadium tour stop in Minneapolis
R&B star will perform on June 14 at U.S. Bank Stadium.
January 31, 2025
Charges: Texas man photographed nude boys and men in 2 Life Time Fitness locker rooms in Twin Cities
Charges say Michael Scott Howard used a hidden camera in his phone.
January 29, 2025
Four people, including teen, stabbed during large fight in Minneapolis
Police say they have yet to make any arrests in connection with the overnight violence.
January 27, 2025
