Kevin Duchschere
Reporter | Politics
Phone: 612-673-4455
E-mail: kduchschere@startribune.com
Kevin Duchschere covers politics, state government and the 2008 U.S. Senate race in Minnesota.
Recent content from Kevin Duchschere
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As commission presses, Vikes will 'move on'
The team says that doesn't necessarily mean moving away from Minnesota.
Nov 19, 2009 -
Vikings turn up heat over stadium
The team, bidding for a new field, questioned "the future of this franchise" in a standoff over extending its Dome lease.
Nov 19, 2009 -
Wilfs break off relations with stadium commission
Vikings owners Zygi and Mark Wilf said they were "shocked, exasperated and extremely disappointed" by a proposal for the team to extend its Metrodome lease by two years. The plan leaves them "questioning the future of this franchise."
Nov 18, 2009 -
Vikings: Plan to extend Dome lease 'a non-starter'
A Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission resolution would ask the team to commit to at least two more seasons beyond 2011 or face $4 million in rent.
Nov 18, 2009 -
Wayzata neighbors fight plan to modernize old road
Residents near Bushaway Road say project would destroy houses, hundreds of trees -- and their neighborhood.
Nov 15, 2009 -
Hennepin County homeless program scrapped amid cuts
Hennepin County's Street Case project, which serves about 60 people, was one of the first to focus on keeping chronic drinkers safe rather than merely sober.
Nov 11, 2009 -
Indian housing project back on docket
Plans for the affordable housing development have been scaled back, but officials believe the apartments could be occupied by 2012.
Nov 8, 2009 -
Transit hub advances amid history
The historic district shouldn't hamper the development of a megastation near Target Field.
Nov 8, 2009 -
Hennepin County takes saw to construction budget
Feeling the pinch from the recession, Hennepin County officials trim capital spending for upcoming year.
Nov 3, 2009 -
League of Women Voters pulled into instant runoff dispute
A complaint filed Friday in St. Paul alleges false claims by a group that says the League of Women Voters supports the ballot measure.
Oct 30, 2009