Susan Du
Reporter
MinneapolisSusan Du covers the city of Minneapolis for the Star Tribune.
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17 miles of Minneapolis streetlights are out from copper theft. The city is scrambling to fix them.
Officials plan to spend up to $1 million this year to replace with aluminum wire, which is cheaper than copper.
May 29, 2025
South Minneapolis has the region’s only public clay tennis courts. Fans are raising money for more.
Converting obsolete asphalt courts to clay could preserve space for tennis amid the pickleball takeover.
May 29, 2025
Minneapolis was blindsided by Graco’s decision to leave. What’s next for its riverfront campus?
The loss of a major industrial employer is a headache for the city. But it could usher in major redevelopment.
May 23, 2025
Five years later, the fight over George Floyd Square continues
Three nonprofits are vying for city approval to control the activist hub at 38th and Chicago while officials study traffic options.
May 21, 2025
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Minneapolis partners with StoryCorps to record oral histories of George Floyd
Residents can add to the collection through the end of June.
May 15, 2025
Residents again seek historic designation for Glendale Townhomes. But it’s not all about history.
Defend Glendale is pushing to prevent major redevelopment of the complex. The Minneapolis Public Housing Authority says the historic designation will harm it.
May 12, 2025
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On anniversary of young barber’s death, his friends gave haircuts in Minneapolis’ homeless community
A dozen stylists from Shifty’s Premium Cuts in Mounds View spent a day with the people of Peace House Community.
May 8, 2025
Divided Park Board rejects greening plan for Uptown Mall Park and keeps parking
After neighbors complained about loss of parking, commissioners suspended work on the Mall’s long-range plan.
May 5, 2025
91-year-old artist sells hundreds of paintings to benefit Minneapolis homeless services
Ted Pouliot founded Project for Pride in Living 53 years ago. This weekend, he’s hosting an art sale to benefit Minneapolis nonprofits.
April 30, 2025
50 years after the Fall of Saigon, ‘invisible’ Southeast Asian veterans seek deferred honor
Publicly funded legacy projects have focused on Hmong Minnesotans. Other groups say they’ve been excluded from the record.
April 26, 2025
Mankato international student arrested by ICE without charges after protesting Israel-Hamas war
Mohammed Hoque, jailed in Albert Lea since March, is suing the federal government over his detainment.
April 20, 2025
Minneapolis Park Board says Sibley Park is 40th Street Park, at least for now
“Chanté T’ínza Wínyan,” the Dakota name that had been the front-runner to replace “Sibley Park,” was also shelved temporarily.
April 18, 2025
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