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

Romney accepts nomination, promises 'jobs, lots of jobs'

Mitt Romney, facing an enormous job in uniting the Republican party, reintroduces himself.

Updated: August 31, 2012, - 09:31 AM

Pawlenty does his part with blistering barbs

Former governor made pitch for the GOP ticket that passed him by.

Updated: August 29, 2012, - 11:14 PM

With Ryan, GOP hopes to turn Minnesota red

Many Midwestern Republicans believe Paul Ryan's nomination for vice president could become a crucial factor that helps nudge Minnesota squarely into battleground territory.

Updated: August 28, 2012, - 11:22 PM

Minnesotans vote for Paul

State's delegation cast 33 votes for Rep. Paul, the largest bloc of any state.

Updated: August 28, 2012, - 09:38 PM

New blood energizes GOP

In the first national GOP assembly since the Tea Party emerged from the ashes of the Republicans' loss to Barack Obama in 2008, signs of fresh growth are in Tampa.

Updated: August 28, 2012, - 08:25 AM

RNC message: Romney can turn economy around

Mitt Romney built his image as a turnaround artist 10 years ago, when he helped save the financially ailing 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City.

Updated: August 26, 2012, - 07:28 AM

Pawlenty gets prime speech slot at GOP convention

He will help introduce Romney's running mate.

Updated: August 22, 2012, - 08:09 PM

Nolan pulls into position for shot to oust Cravaack

Nolan held a strong lead throughout the evening. Running behind were former state Rep. Tarryl Clark and former Duluth City Council Member Jeff Anderson.

Updated: August 15, 2012, - 10:21 AM

Paul Ryan's Wisconsin roots shine in GOP spotlight

Rep. Paul Ryan's work ethic and affable manner helped propel him to Romney ticket.

Updated: August 14, 2012, - 06:58 AM

Passed by for VP spot again, what's next for Pawlenty?

Advisers said he has a lot of politics left in him; a Romney win could still mean a high-level post.

Updated: August 12, 2012, - 05:35 PM

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