Louis Krauss
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General assignmentLouis Krauss is a general assignment reporter for the Star Tribune.
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Arrest made in Minneapolis shooting that left 3 dead and was followed by 2 more killings
Police are trying to figure out whether the shootings are connected. They said they believe they are not random.
May 2, 2025
In a day of ‘unimaginable violence,’ Minneapolis police officers honored for courage
The ceremony gave medals of honor and lifesaving awards to the team that responded to the chaotic shooting scene during the murder of officer Jamal Mitchell.
May 1, 2025
Five killed in Minneapolis shootings; one believed ‘targeted,’ another retaliatory
Two women hit by gunfire were 20-year-old twins, and one did not survive, their aunt told the Star Tribune.
May 1, 2025
Officials ID man shot to death over weekend in Minneapolis
Counting Tuesday’s triple killing, there have been 14 homicides in the city so far this year.
April 30, 2025
Minneapolis records longest period without a homicide in more than 8 years
There were no homicides reported in Minneapolis between Feb. 15 and April 18. Police Chief Brian O’Hara credits public safety strategies and community partnerships.
April 29, 2025
Prosecutors: St. Paul officers justified in fatal 2024 shooting of woman who pointed a gun at them
County Attorney John Choi said officers had “no other reasonable choice” than to shoot Pepsi Lee Heinl last May.
April 29, 2025
Police: Man who pulled gun in Edina hospital was arrested about hour later at home 28 miles away
The 65-year-old suspect remains jailed on domestic assault allegations.
April 23, 2025
Police arrest man suspected in Minneapolis Tesla vandalism spree that caused $21K in damage
Police say videos show the 33-year-old walking up to Tesla cars and scraping them with a key. Each of the six incidents caused thousands of dollars of damage.
April 18, 2025
South St. Paul group files petition to recall council member accused of exposing child to meth at day care
The group of residents seeking to remove Council Member Pam Bakken would need to obtain close to 2,800 signatures for the recall effort to move to an election.
April 11, 2025
Woman charged after 21 dead cats recovered from Coon Rapids home
More than 80 cats were rescued, but many were found dead and decaying inside the foreclosed home of a woman who faces animal cruelty charges.
April 10, 2025
Five minutes, 85 emergency calls: Dispatchers recount minutes following Brooklyn Park plane crash
A group of public safety telecommunicators for Hennepin County discussed their response to a residential plane crash in Brooklyn Park.
April 7, 2025
Immigration detentions of international students expand beyond protesters
Arrest of U international student because of DWI suggests expansion of ICE authority, according to immigration attorney.
April 3, 2025
