Christopher Magan
Reporter
Hennepin CountyChristopher Magan covers Hennepin County. Previously, he reported on public schools, social services and taxes at the state Capitol.
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Twin Cities
Eviction filings spike in January as COVID money dries up
Many Minnesota counties saw double the number of filings compared to monthly averages in 2024.
February 26, 2025
Twin Cities Suburbs
Metro leaders ask: How much will it cost to replenish law enforcement?
The police shortage is nationwide. Amid pay raises and hiring bonuses, overtime costs and strains are soaring, too.
February 16, 2025
St. Paul
Garrison McMurtrey is the first Black man elected to a Minnesota county board
McMurtrey won a special election Tuesday to represent District 3 on the Ramsey County Board, including Falcon Heights and some St. Paul neighborhoods.
February 12, 2025
Minneapolis
$2.5 billion in updates planned for HCMC that will overhaul part of downtown Minneapolis
Hennepin County and hospital leaders want to build new inpatient and behavioral health buildings. Older facilities would eventually be decommissioned.
February 9, 2025
Politics
Minnesota pro sports teams face vast stadium, ballpark and arena needs
The Legislature will be asked to help with U.S. Bank Stadium, Target Field and Xcel Energy Center.
February 7, 2025
St. Paul
Two St. Paul residents vying for vacant Ramsey County Board seat
The District 3 seat has been vacant since former Board Chair Trista Martinson resigned last summer to lead a multi-county recycling and energy program.
February 5, 2025
Minneapolis
Minneapolis police arrest two after shooting during alleged drug deal
The victim was taken to HCMC with injuries that were not life-threatening Saturday afternoon.
February 1, 2025
Twin Cities
Some Twin Cities metro county leaders got double-digit pay raises for 2025
From Carver to Dakota, county sheriffs, attorneys, commissioners and administrators generally got bigger raises than workers.
February 1, 2025
Politics
Minnesota pro sports teams face vast stadium, ballpark and arena needs
The Legislature will be asked to help with U.S. Bank Stadium, Target Field and Xcel Energy Center.
February 7, 2025
St. Paul
Two St. Paul residents vying for vacant Ramsey County Board seat
The District 3 seat has been vacant since former Board Chair Trista Martinson resigned last summer to lead a multi-county recycling and energy program.
February 5, 2025
Minneapolis
Minneapolis police arrest two after shooting during alleged drug deal
The victim was taken to HCMC with injuries that were not life-threatening Saturday afternoon.
February 1, 2025
Twin Cities
Some Twin Cities metro county leaders got double-digit pay raises for 2025
From Carver to Dakota, county sheriffs, attorneys, commissioners and administrators generally got bigger raises than workers.
February 1, 2025