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

'Officer down': Two deputies injured, 28-year-old man dead after firefight in Minnetonka

The man who died was identified by his father, and officials say the deputies' injuries are not life-threatening.

Mental health advocates: Virtual hearings may harm Minnesota's civil commitment process

Several groups, including a state ombudsman, are asking the courts to create an "opt-in" option for remote hearings, rather than making it the default in an often confusing process.

University of Minnesota police will now handle calls near campus, as MPD staffing declines

Starting this week, UMPD will respond to all 911 calls in a near-campus area of Dinkytown.

A wrongful conviction casts doubt on former Ramsey County medical examiner's methods. It's not the first time.

A new lawsuit adds to questions of whether Dr. Michael McGee used sound science to investigate deaths in Minnesota over a career spanning four decades.

Defense attorney: Prosecutors ignored expert in state trooper murder case

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty's Office refuted the allegations, saying attorneys for trooper Ryan Londregan "cherry picked" quotes in a motion filed Monday.

In effort to rebrand policing, Minneapolis unveils 'Imagine Yourself' recruitment campaign

The city is paying marketing firm Accenture $950,000 for the campaign, part of a $7 million grant from the American Rescue Plan.

Large fire destroys south Minneapolis homeless encampment

An investigation into the cause of the fire was underway. Propane tanks could be seen around the camp's remains, and the fire chief said the site's flammability made for a "very dangerous situation."

Four people shot in Minneapolis Tuesday afternoon; 1 dead, 1 critical

A mass shooting took place at a nearby market last August.

3 juveniles held in Sunday robbery sprees on opposite sides of Minneapolis

Police believe two groups were working in tandem and may be connected to a string of similar crimes earlier this month.

In Minnesota, attacks against police are on the rise, especially in domestic assault calls

Reported assaults against police in Minnesota are up 160% from 10 years ago, driven in part by dangerous domestic disturbance calls like the one that ended with two officers and a medic shot to death in Burnsville this week.

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