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
HCMC’s exiting leader could get more than $1 million in severance
CEO Jennifer DeCubellis resigned in March and is eligible for up to a year’s pay and six months of health benefits.
April 22, 2025
![Jennifer DeCubellis sat in a "rapid huddle" meeting with other county staff to review where they're at in putting together Hennepin County's huge $13 million reform of its child protection system at the Hennepin County Government Center on Monday, March 20, 2017, in Minneapolis, Minn. ] RENEE JONES SCHNEIDER ï renee.jones@startribune.com](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/YRQVPJ243WIFCS6RAGTTTFTSGY.jpg?&w=252&ar=3:2&fit=crop)
Ramsey County poised to pay $3.6 million to family of inmate who died of a brain bleed
The settlement is the latest multimillion dollar payment related to the death of a jail inmate.
April 18, 2025
Tired of paying $5 for water at events? This bill would make it free.
A proposal at the Capitol would require venues to give attendees free access to potable water and allow them to bring in an empty bottle to fill.
April 15, 2025
Why taxpayers are subsidizing organic trash pickup in Minneapolis
Hennepin County leaders say the added cost is worth it to reduce the organic waste going to landfills or the controversial incinerator in the North Loop.
April 13, 2025
Melee at Minneapolis library leads to calls to remove security agency
Commissioner says Black Knight Protection Agency should be replaced by guards from Hennepin County’s in-house security after Franklin Library incident.
April 10, 2025
Meet the Minnesota forensic anthropologist working to solve 192 cold cases
Forensic anthropologist Jessica Campbell is leading the reinvestigation into the unidentified remains at the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office.
April 5, 2025
HCMC’s interim CEO hoped to make it harder to change hospital’s oversight
Dr. Thomas Klemond, president of the medical staff, spoke out last year about union leaders’ demand the Hennepin County Board take back control of the hospital.
April 4, 2025
New sales taxes raised $677 million in 2024. Where did the money go?
State lawmakers added the 1% sales tax hike in 2023 to fund transportation and affordable housing projects.
March 30, 2025
Melee at Minneapolis library leads to calls to remove security agency
Commissioner says Black Knight Protection Agency should be replaced by guards from Hennepin County’s in-house security after Franklin Library incident.
April 10, 2025
Meet the Minnesota forensic anthropologist working to solve 192 cold cases
Forensic anthropologist Jessica Campbell is leading the reinvestigation into the unidentified remains at the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office.
April 5, 2025
HCMC’s interim CEO hoped to make it harder to change hospital’s oversight
Dr. Thomas Klemond, president of the medical staff, spoke out last year about union leaders’ demand the Hennepin County Board take back control of the hospital.
April 4, 2025
New sales taxes raised $677 million in 2024. Where did the money go?
State lawmakers added the 1% sales tax hike in 2023 to fund transportation and affordable housing projects.
March 30, 2025