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

Bachmann firmly backs Romney

Bachmann called for unity in the Republican ranks to defeat President Obama in November.

Updated: May 03, 2012, - 07:06 PM

For high-tech lifesavers, an urgent push in Congress

As pressure mounts in Congress to speed medical devices to market, young patients become Exhibit A.

Updated: April 27, 2012, - 10:35 AM

Congress scrutinizes $30 million Medicaid 'gift' to Minnesota

Human services official for Gov. Dayton is asked to explain Medicaid windfall.

Updated: April 26, 2012, - 12:35 AM

Hotdish Politics: Tea Partiers in no rush for Romney

Formal endorsements are slow in coming

Updated: April 21, 2012, - 05:02 PM

Ellison takes up the fight against police profiling

After his testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee, Minnesota congressman talked about his experiences of being targeted by race.

Updated: April 18, 2012, - 08:17 AM

Squawk over hungry cormorants heard in Washington

Legislation would ease restrictions on culling plentiful flocks at Lake Waconia.

Updated: March 30, 2012, - 12:03 AM

Tea Partiers cheer as Bachmann headlines rally

Appearing on the steps of the Supreme Court, she says "This is the day we have been waiting for."

Updated: March 27, 2012, - 08:46 PM

Family's move puts Rep. Chip Cravaack in a political bind

The family -- minus Cravaack -- moved to New Hampshire in July to be closer to his wife's job in New England after she got a promotion as an executive for the Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk.

Updated: March 25, 2012, - 09:32 PM

Minnesota senators target oil traders

Lawmakers say "excessive" speculation drives up gas prices

Updated: March 24, 2012, - 11:24 PM

Rick Santorum wins Minnesota's GOP caucus but not its cash

Major donors have favored all of his rivals, yet he won Minnesota easily. It's a sign of his direct appeal, backers say.

Updated: March 19, 2012, - 05:15 AM

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