Kevin Diaz

Reporter | Washington Bureau
Phone: 202-383-6120
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.

Recent content from Kevin Diaz

Dayton joins appeal on fiscal cliff

Bipartisan group of governors implored Obama and other federal officials to keep the states from bearing the costs of budget mess.

Updated: December 05, 2012, - 07:00 AM

Franken goes to Hollywood

Senator will hand an Oscar to documentary filmmaker who profiled him in 2006.

Updated: November 30, 2012, - 01:59 PM

Minn. Republicans Kline, Paulsen, Cravaack rethinking tax pledge

Some Minnesota GOP House members looking for new revenue. A 'good faith offer' or hinderance in 'Fiscal cliff' negotiations?

Updated: November 27, 2012, - 11:12 PM

For Minnesota taxpayers, a double fiscal cliff looms

Federal tax increases could trigger higher state tax liabilities.

Updated: November 16, 2012, - 08:55 AM

With 50 days to play out, taxpayers caught in fiscal cliffhanger

Minnesota's congressional delegation reflects the deep party differences on forging a plan to avoid a year-end spike in tax rates.

Updated: November 11, 2012, - 06:54 AM

Close call for Bachmann

Slim victory likely to put her at center of debate over direction of GOP.

Updated: November 08, 2012, - 09:34 AM

Bachmann wins re-election in Sixth; Graves concedes

Democratic businessman Jim Graves conceded around 10 a.m. Wednesday, and dropped any talk of a recount.

Updated: November 07, 2012, - 11:41 AM

Bachmann wins re-election in Sixth; Graves concedes

Democratic businessman Jim Graves conceded around 10 a.m. Wednesday, and dropped any talk of a recount.

Updated: November 07, 2012, - 11:16 AM

Obermueller a surprising challenge to Kline in Second District

The five-term Republican outspent first-time candidate.

Updated: November 07, 2012, - 10:12 AM

Democrats succeed in derailing Cravaack

Freshman Chip Cravaack conceded to challenger Rick Nolan early Wednesday.

Updated: November 07, 2012, - 09:15 AM

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