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
Politics
Biden commutes Leonard Peltier’s sentence to home confinement in 1975 killing of FBI agents
The American Indian Movement member has maintained his innocence during nearly 50 years in prison.
January 20, 2025
Politics
Minnesota’s ‘sanctuaries’ for immigrants face new tests as Trump returns
Minneapolis, St. Paul and some counties have policies limiting information collected about immigration status and cooperation with federal authorities.
January 18, 2025
Twin Cities Suburbs
Hennepin County residents toss 95,000 tons of food every year. ‘Mom’ wants you to cut it out.
The county hopes to cut in half the 95,200 tons of edible food residents throw away annually. Jenny Kedward has tips.
January 15, 2025
Twin Cities
‘Seek dope’: Goose the dog is on the hunt for contraband at Hennepin County jail
The Hennepin County jail’s first drug-sniffing dog has been on the hunt for contraband for about a year, amid increasing inmate drug use.
January 11, 2025
Twins
Twins say they want to play in Minneapolis for decades to come
The team has agreed in principle to extending its lease through 2059 if the Legislature signs off on continuing the sales tax that built Target Field.
January 10, 2025
Twin Cities Suburbs
New Westonka library delayed to get project back on budget
Bids for the new zero-energy structure were more than $1 million over cost estimates.
January 8, 2025
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
Twins
Twins say they want to play in Minneapolis for decades to come
The team has agreed in principle to extending its lease through 2059 if the Legislature signs off on continuing the sales tax that built Target Field.
January 10, 2025
Twin Cities Suburbs
New Westonka library delayed to get project back on budget
Bids for the new zero-energy structure were more than $1 million over cost estimates.
January 8, 2025
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