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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

  • Top DFLer asks for time on WCCO radio
    Saying the governor uses his radio show to "spew" misinformation, Pogemiller wants access to air time.
    Jul 9, 2009
  • Seifert brings his farming roots into governor's race
    The seven-term House member from Marshall said he doesn't think voters will care about his rural background. "They're looking for a leader."
    Jul 8, 2009
  • Marty Seifert announces campaign for governor
    The Republican state representative made it official today: He's running for governor to create jobs and spark economic growth in Minnesota.
    Jul 7, 2009
  • Delano's Emmer plans run for governor
    Rep. Tom Emmer is one of the most outspoken conservatives in the House. He is the third candidate to announce a run since Pawlenty decided not to seek a third term.
    Jul 7, 2009
  • Zellers elected House minority leader
    The Maple Grove Republican pledged to respect tax dollars and find ways to make government work better.
    Jun 24, 2009
  • Pawlenty lays out budget shifts, cuts
    The governor maps out a plan to offset the $2.675 billion deficit on his own. He calls the moves targeted and softened. DFLers say the cuts damage the state.
    Jun 17, 2009
  • How will this affect ...
    After months of agonizing over his city's budget, Richfield City Manager Steven Devich braced for the worst when he sat down Tuesday to listen to Gov. Tim Pawlenty's plan to balance the state budget.
    Jun 17, 2009
  • Now what?
    Legislators will discuss the governor's unallotment plan with his budget commissioner on Thursday, although they don't have the power to block it.
    Jun 17, 2009
  • Obama taps Jones for U.S. attorney
    Jones held the post from 1998 to 2001, and was nominated on Sen. Amy Klobuchar's recommendation.
    Jun 5, 2009
  • Who's in and who's out for governor?
    A day after Gov. Pawlenty said no to a bid for a third term, the field of potential candidates grew, while other familiar names said they're not in the hunt.
    Jun 4, 2009