Andy Mannix

Reporter | Federal courts and law enforcement

Andy Mannix covers federal courts and law enforcement for the Star Tribune. He joined the paper in January 2016 and previously covered Minneapolis City Hall and statewide criminal justice/Department of Corrections. 

Mannix teaches at the University of Minnesota journalism school, of which he's an alumnus. He holds a master's degree from University of California-Berkeley, where he focused on data-driven investigative journalism. His work for the Star Tribune includes reports about solitary confinement conditions in Minnesota prisons, the use of sedatives in police encounters and several high-profile officer-involved shootings. Prior to joining the Star Tribune, Mannix wrote about a variety of topics, such as crime, recreational marijuana and politics, for publications including The Seattle Times, MinnPost, City Pages and The Minnesota Daily. He lives in Minneapolis with his wife and a dog named Laika.

Recent content from Andy Mannix

'We came to riot': Illinois man livestreamed lighting fires in Minneapolis

An Illinois man who came to Minneapolis to riot over the weekend livestreamed himself handing out explosives, destroying property and appearing to set a Sprint…

Swift show of force in Mpls. pushes out curfew violators

After a peaceful day, law enforcement swiftly moved in, using tear gas and making arrests near the Fifth Precinct police station in Minneapolis and the Lake Street/Marshall Avenue Bridge.

Mpls. police station set on fire; protesters march downtown

Thousands gathered downtown to express their anger with restraint at a peaceful gathering. But later, the Third Precinct station became a target.

Feds promise 'robust' investigation into George Floyd's death

They say the case is "a top priority" to determine whether the officer and others should be charged with the man's death.

Minneapolis Council Member Ellison: 'Police in the city failed us last night'

City Council Member Jeremiah Ellison is among those condemning the police response to protests over the killing of George Floyd.

Faith groups suing Walz say order allowing 25% to congregate still violates liberties

Faith-based groups say they will proceed with a lawsuit over Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's attendance restrictions for places of worship, despite his concession this weekend that churches can operate at 25% capacity.

What we know about Derek Chauvin and Tou Thao, two officers caught on tape in death of George Floyd

Four officers on scene have been fired. They have not yet been officially identified by department officials.

Police must use new eyewitness ID rules to reduce wrongful identifications

Gov. Tim Walz signed the bipartisan bill that will implement science-based safeguards against the fallibility of memory.

In federal lawsuit, two Minnesota churches ask judge to fully reopen places of worship

They say restrictions treat religious organizations as "second-class citizens."

Cyber exploitation of Minnesota kids surges under quarantine

Under the pandemic, law enforcement has seen a surge in reports of sexual crimes against minors online, driven by quarantined kids — and predators — spending more time in front of screens.

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