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Kevin Diaz
Reporter | Washington Bureau
Phone: 202-383-6120
Email: kdiaz@startribune.com
Kevin Diaz has worked for the Star Tribune on and off since 1984, starting out as a night cops reporter. He has taught public affairs reporting at the University of Minnesota, where he received his master’s degree. After a stint at the Washington (D.C.) City Paper, Kevin returned to the Star Tribune as a Washington correspondent, winning national awards for articles on globalization and immigration. Born and raised in Italy, Kevin has reported from Italy, Brazil, Mexico, Brazil, Cuba and the Middle East, and has been covering Washington since the turn of the century.
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Recent content from Kevin Diaz
Obama gives his approval to bridge across St. Croix River
The president's signature comes two weeks after Congress gave the needed environmental clearances for the $690 million project, the largest public works project in state history.
Updated: March 15, 2012, - 06:04 AM
Highway funding stuck in reverse
With national gas tax running on fumes, Congress has until end of the month to break logjam.
Updated: March 12, 2012, - 05:51 AM
Left or right in Congress, they all bow to hot dish
The Minnesota delegation "Hotdish Off" competition is only in its second year, but it's fast becoming legend in a polarized Congress looking for some semblance of normalcy and bipartisan cooperation.
Updated: March 10, 2012, - 07:31 PM
House OKs $690 million St. Croix River bridge
Obama is expected to sign bill. Work on the $690 million project could begin in 2013.
Updated: March 01, 2012, - 11:54 PM
Will U.S. House part waters for St. Croix bridge?
A vote is scheduled Thursday. Passage looks likely but is not certain.
Updated: February 28, 2012, - 10:40 PM
New Prague: A town divided - by congressional districts
The new boundary runs down Main Street, putting districts represented by Republican Kline on one side and Democrat Walz on the other.
Updated: February 27, 2012, - 10:23 AM
Redrawn maps shake up Minnesota's political landscape
Bachmann vows to run in new district; 46 legislative incumbents could face off.
Updated: February 22, 2012, - 05:35 AM
Dayton: St. Croix bridge plan has March deadline
Pressing Rep. Michele Bachmann, the governor says funds might be redirected if project is not approved.
Updated: February 21, 2012, - 11:45 PM
Afghan vet Pete Hegseth will run against Amy Klobuchar
"Never been afraid of long odds," says first-time candidate, about taking on Klobuchar.
Updated: February 21, 2012, - 09:25 PM
Hot Dish Politics: Afghan vet generates GOP buzz
In sizing up Republican hopefuls to challenge Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Minnesota conservatives are frankly wowed by Pete Hegseth, an Afghanistan veteran seemingly straight from central casting.
Updated: February 18, 2012, - 07:09 PM
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