Andy Mannix

Minneapolis crime and policing reporter | Minneapolis crime and policing

Andy Mannix covers Minneapolis crime and policing for the Star Tribune. 

Since joining the paper in 2016, Mannix has worked on beats reporting on Minnesota's courts and law enforcement at state, local, and federal levels, Minneapolis City Hall and issues related to criminal justice policy and prisons. In 2020, he was part of the team of reporters that covered the killing of George Floyd and aftermath, leading to the Star Tribune winning the George Polk Award and Pulitzer Prize. Mannix also 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 journalism. 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.

Recent content from Andy Mannix

Charges: Burnsville woman fatally shot 70-year-old, hid body at Minneapolis shed for 10 days

Josephine Ann Powers, 25, is charged with second-degree murder for shooting Michael Robert Riccio in the head.

GOP criticism of Harris draws attention to Minnesota bail nonprofit

After George Floyd's murder, the vice president encouraged her social media followers to help arrested protesters by donating to the Minnesota Freedom Fund.

She quit the Minneapolis police force, claiming harassment. Then she headed to Ukraine.

In interviews with the Star Tribune, Ryan described life before and after the Russian invasion in the country, where she's worked to secure the border and help refugees flee war-torn areas.

Minnesota political leaders condemn attack on Trump, offer sympathy and prayers

News of the shooting in Pennsylvania elicited compassionate responses from across the political spectrum.

Judge says lawsuit can proceed against Minneapolis SWAT officer who killed Amir Locke

U.S. District Judge Eric C. Tostrud denied motions from the city and officer asking to dismiss.

Law enforcement to ramp up patrols, close roads for July 4th in Minneapolis

After two years of chaotic violence, police say they will seize illegal fireworks and arrest those looking to ruin the celebration.

Leonard Peltier's parole denied in 1975 murder of 2 FBI agents

The Native activist has maintained his innocence during his 47 years in prison for the killing of two FBI agents during a shootout on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota.

Judge weighs arguments on whether Minneapolis broke law in secretive police 'coaching'

Beyond the legal argument, the public records lawsuit has opened a window into the city's convoluted coaching process.

Joe Friedberg, 'godfather' of Minnesota defense lawyers, dies at 87

Friedberg built a legend on his wit, encyclopedic knowledge of the law and a client list of NFL players, politicians, drug lords and swindlers. He died Monday after battling colon cancer for eight months.

Armed man fatally shot by Minneapolis police ID'd by medical examiner

Three officers who shot the suspect have also been identified and placed on leave.

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