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
After 40 years with Hennepin County, Administrator David Hough to retire
Hough will transition into an advisory role and oversee special projects in August.
June 13, 2025
State and federal budget cuts will likely hit Minnesota homeowners’ tax bills
Cities and counties avoided the most serious cuts but still have to fill funding gaps and plan for federal uncertainty.
June 11, 2025
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty hires PR firm of public defenders to counter ‘misinformation’
The County Board recently approved a request to pay Wren Collective, an organization focused on criminal justice reform, $150,000 for its services this year.
June 10, 2025
The St. Paul streetcar is dead; here’s how the $730 million will be spent
Ramsey County set aside a decade worth of tax revenue for the streetcar project that will now be spent on other transportation projects.
June 8, 2025
Fed’s new immigration ‘sanctuary’ designation for rural Minnesota counties leaves officials baffled
County officials say they are following the law, as far as they know, and they have failed to get any answers on why they are on the list.
May 30, 2025
Trump administration puts Minnesota counties on immigration ‘sanctuary’ watch list
The ramifications of the federal government’s list were not immediately clear.
May 30, 2025
Deadline looms for Minnesotans to recoup money from seized property
After Minnesota’s property forfeiture law was found unconstitutional, the state Legislature created a $109 million settlement fund. Claims are due by June 6.
May 23, 2025
Minnesota pro sports venues want money. Here’s how much. (And should taxpayers pay?)
As the legislative session winds down, lawmakers seem more likely to study maintaining publicly funded sports venues, rather than approving funding.
May 16, 2025
Fed’s new immigration ‘sanctuary’ designation for rural Minnesota counties leaves officials baffled
County officials say they are following the law, as far as they know, and they have failed to get any answers on why they are on the list.
May 30, 2025
Trump administration puts Minnesota counties on immigration ‘sanctuary’ watch list
The ramifications of the federal government’s list were not immediately clear.
May 30, 2025
Deadline looms for Minnesotans to recoup money from seized property
After Minnesota’s property forfeiture law was found unconstitutional, the state Legislature created a $109 million settlement fund. Claims are due by June 6.
May 23, 2025
Minnesota pro sports venues want money. Here’s how much. (And should taxpayers pay?)
As the legislative session winds down, lawmakers seem more likely to study maintaining publicly funded sports venues, rather than approving funding.
May 16, 2025