Christopher Magan
Reporter
Hennepin CountyChristopher Magan covers Hennepin County. Previously, he reported on public schools, social services and taxes at the state Capitol.
Latest from Christopher Magan
Twin Cities
Need food stamps or rent help? In Hennepin County there’s a wait.
County officials struggle to keep up with the growing demand for safety net programs. Officials say they are working to add staff and improve processing times.
December 21, 2024
Politics
What a federal government shutdown would mean for Minnesota
Nearly 17,000 federal workers could be furloughed or have to work without pay. Here’s how some services might be affected.
December 20, 2024
Minneapolis
HCMC unions say workers on oversight board were handpicked by management
A union nurse appointed in November to one of two labor seats on the Hennepin Healthcare System board was promoted to a management role just weeks later.
December 19, 2024
Twin Cities
We’re over-salting sidewalks and pavement. Here’s how to do it smarter.
A statewide push is on to encourage residents, businesses and churches to cut back on deicing salt to limit chloride pollution in Minnesota’s waters.
December 18, 2024
Twin Cities
Hennepin Juvenile Detention Center vows to boost staff, retrain officers to fix violations
County Commissioner Angela Conley condemned the practice of isolating kids as ‘cruel and unusual punishment’ and questioned why county operators were not finding ‘tangible solutions.’
December 13, 2024
Twin Cities
How Hennepin County will spend a 5.5% property tax levy increase
Most new spending will go to salaries, with $10 million set aside for uncompensated care at HCMC. The capital budget includes $100 million for the Blue Line.
December 12, 2024
Twin Cities
Hennepin County attorney wants to use forfeited money to pay outside lawyers in trooper’s dropped murder case
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty wants to tap funds for outside legal bills in the abandoned prosecution of trooper Ryan Londregan in the shooting death of Ricky Cobb II.
December 5, 2024
Minneapolis
Hennepin County to spend $5.4 million to move inmates to other jails
Sheriff Dawanna Witt will send inmates to seven nearby counties to meet a state order to keep the Hennepin County jail population below 600 inmates.
December 4, 2024
Twin Cities
Hennepin Juvenile Detention Center vows to boost staff, retrain officers to fix violations
County Commissioner Angela Conley condemned the practice of isolating kids as ‘cruel and unusual punishment’ and questioned why county operators were not finding ‘tangible solutions.’
December 13, 2024
Twin Cities
How Hennepin County will spend a 5.5% property tax levy increase
Most new spending will go to salaries, with $10 million set aside for uncompensated care at HCMC. The capital budget includes $100 million for the Blue Line.
December 12, 2024
Twin Cities
Hennepin County attorney wants to use forfeited money to pay outside lawyers in trooper’s dropped murder case
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty wants to tap funds for outside legal bills in the abandoned prosecution of trooper Ryan Londregan in the shooting death of Ricky Cobb II.
December 5, 2024
Minneapolis
Hennepin County to spend $5.4 million to move inmates to other jails
Sheriff Dawanna Witt will send inmates to seven nearby counties to meet a state order to keep the Hennepin County jail population below 600 inmates.
December 4, 2024