Kevin Duchschere

Team Leader

West | East Suburbs

Duchschere grew up in Fargo and moved to the Twin Cities in 1976 to attend the College of St. Thomas, where he graduated in 1980 with a degree in history and political science. He earned a master's degree in mass communication from the University of Minnesota in 1986, and a master's degree in American history from the University of Virginia in 1993. A longtime resident of St. Paul, he recently moved to Minneapolis after securing his green card.

Duchschere grew up in Fargo and moved to the Twin Cities in 1976 to attend the College of St. Thomas, where he graduated in 1980 with a degree in history and political science. He earned a master's degree in mass communication from the University of Minnesota in 1986, and a master's degree in American history from the University of Virginia in 1993. A longtime resident of St. Paul, he recently moved to Minneapolis after securing his green card.

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Latest from Kevin Duchschere

Curious Minnesota

Why is the loon Minnesota’s state bird? It almost didn’t happen.

Lawmakers considered the goldfinch. Kids liked the scarlet tanager best. The whole thing took more than three decades.

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Twin Cities

MSP baggage handler assaulted on light rail while riding between terminals to work

Attack reignites union call for closer airline employee parking at the airport.

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Twin Cities Suburbs

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St. Paul

George Latimer, St. Paul’s longest-serving mayor, dies at 89

Latimer, who served as mayor from 1976 to 1990, was an unparalleled champion and cheerleader of the capital city.

August 19, 2024