Louis Krauss
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General assignmentLouis Krauss is a general assignment reporter for the Star Tribune.
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Protester jailed on federal charges following last week’s federal operation is longtime activist
Isabel Lopez’s arrest sparked protest Wednesday at the jail where she is being held.
June 11, 2025
Minneapolis police remind officers they can't help with immigration raids
Days after a federal raid in south Minneapolis drew protests and intense scrutiny, Assistant Chief Katie Blackwell sent a memo to staff emphasizing they are not allowed to assist with immigration enforcement.
June 9, 2025
Federal operation at Lake Street restaurant that drew protests was one of 8 across Twin Cities
Protesters clashed with federal agents as they surrounded a south Minneapolis restaurant.
June 5, 2025
Agencies again team up in Minneapolis to saturate crime hot spots for ‘Operation Safe Summer’
Minneapolis police and other law enforcement groups are targeting the small number of people responsible for a disproportionate amount of violence in the city.
June 4, 2025
After barrage of gunfire, neighbors, city officials take critical look at Boom Island Park safety
While shaken by the shooting at a gathering of over 100 people, residents who live near the popular northeast Minneapolis park said it still feels safe overall.
June 3, 2025
Violent crime is down in St. Paul. Here’s what’s working.
The St. Paul Police Department’s new nonfatal shooting unit and World Youth Connect have taken different approaches to curb shootings and other serious crimes before they lead to homicides.
June 3, 2025
Metro Transit police, partner agencies announce initiative aimed at fixing Green Line safety problems
The chief of Metro Transit police said there has already been an increase in police presence to help address public nuisance problems for riders.
May 28, 2025
U.S. seeks to dismiss consent decree on Minneapolis police reforms
The Department of Justice move comes days before the fifth anniversary of George Floyd’s murder, prompting public outcry from local leaders.
May 21, 2025
Report: Minneapolis police made progress reducing backlog of complaints and force reviews
Minneapolis had significant reductions in the backlog of police use-of-force and misconduct-review cases, according to a new report.
May 20, 2025
Minneapolis police hire civilians to run departments in charge of officer conduct, community trust
The department says it’s the first time civilians have held such high-ranking positions for Minneapolis police.
May 19, 2025
'This is an uprising': An oral history of the 6 days after George Floyd's murder
Protesters, police, Gov. Tim Walz and neighbors chronicle the upheaval that changed Minneapolis and spread across the world.
May 19, 2025
Four years after granddaughter’s murder, Minneapolis activist and other families continue to push for justice
The longtime activist was joined by about 50 people and speakers who vowed to find who killed 6-year-old Aniya Allen.
May 19, 2025
