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 workers call for outside investigation of alleged discrimination and retaliation
Hospital union says leadership unfairly discriminates and retaliates against employees who question policies and practices.
July 10, 2025
Ramsey County investigates after housing directors open business caring for the homeless in a hotel
Brooklyn Center revoked a hotel’s license because it hosted the medical respite facility. The operators, who are county housing directors, appealed.
July 10, 2025
Minnesota woman raped by prisoner transport guard receives $1 million settlement
Ramsey County contracted with Inmate Services Corp. starting in 2018. The company has faced repeated allegations of abuse and misconduct.
July 8, 2025
Ramsey County Board gives itself 3% pay raise
Commissioners say the increase is in line with what employees will receive.
July 1, 2025
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
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