Kevin Duchschere
Team Leader
West | East SuburbsDuchschere 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.
Latest from Kevin Duchschere
Twin Cities Suburbs
One man dead, another injured in head-on collision on Hwy. 12 in Independence
Highway safety advocates have long sought improvements to the stretch they call the “Corridor of Death.”
November 24, 2024
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
Curious Minnesota
Why didn't Minneapolis and St. Paul ever merge?
It was once considered "manifest destiny" that the two cities would become one.
March 31, 2023
Curious Minnesota
Did a Nazi sympathizer once represent Minnesota in the U.S. Senate?
Ernest Lundeen's long career in Minnesota politics culminated in a fight to stay out of World War II — and came to a tragic conclusion.
February 17, 2023
Curious Minnesota
Who was Hennepin and why did Minnesota name so many things after him?
The 17th century Catholic priest spent a short time in Minnesota, but left a long legacy.
October 7, 2022
Curious Minnesota
Was Charles Lindbergh a Nazi sympathizer?
The Minnesota native drew controversy for his remarks and actions preceding America's intervention in World War II.
June 3, 2022
Local
John Thompson survived his farm accident 30 years ago. Surviving his fame has proven harder
He doesn't dwell on what happened to him; his attitude is that stuff happens, you move on. But he's hoping for better times — maybe in Minneapolis.
May 29, 2022
Curious Minnesota
Who was Hennepin and why did Minnesota name so many things after him?
The 17th century Catholic priest spent a short time in Minnesota, but left a long legacy.
October 7, 2022
Curious Minnesota
Was Charles Lindbergh a Nazi sympathizer?
The Minnesota native drew controversy for his remarks and actions preceding America's intervention in World War II.
June 3, 2022
Local
John Thompson survived his farm accident 30 years ago. Surviving his fame has proven harder
He doesn't dwell on what happened to him; his attitude is that stuff happens, you move on. But he's hoping for better times — maybe in Minneapolis.
May 29, 2022