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Kevin Duchschere

Reporter | Hennepin County

Phone: 612-673-4455

Kevin Duchschere covers Hennepin County government. He has worked as a reporter and editor for the Star Tribune since 1989, covering St. Paul City Hall, the Minnesota Legislature, other metro counties and numerous stadium campaigns. He was St. Paul bureau chief from 2005 to 2007, and he was a lead reporter on the Coleman-Franken race and recall in 2008 and 2009.
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Lofts are on tap at St. Paul's landmark Schmidt Brewery

After two decades of seeking a suitable new use for St. Paul's vacant Schmidt Brewery, a Plymouth-based developer has purchased the complex's iconic structures with plans to convert them into nearly 250 rental lofts for artists by 2014.

Updated: November 17, 2012, - 06:56 AM

St. Paul taking bids for Saints ballpark

The city decided to have a competitive process after the governor threatened to withhold state funding.

Updated: November 16, 2012, - 09:23 PM

Red Bull Crashed Ice track in St. Paul will be higher, longer

St. Paul's second Red Bull Crashed Ice race will feature a longer and higher ice skating course.

Updated: November 14, 2012, - 09:16 PM

Bridge, road projects push Hennepin OT bill to $5.3M

Five of the top 10 overtime earners in Hennepin County last year were Transportation Department engineers, who earned an average of $41,200 over and above their normal pay. The top engineer earned just more than $56,000 in overtime.

Updated: September 17, 2012, - 09:31 AM

Anoka County Board endorses more budget cuts

Hennepin and Anoka counties on Tuesday set their property tax levies, which promise generally flat budgets for 2013.

Updated: September 11, 2012, - 08:11 PM

Hennepin County's most-wanted list features cross-section

The Hennepin County Sheriff's list is posted on the county website.

Updated: September 11, 2012, - 11:20 AM

Could unearthed Ft. Snelling grave be linked to 1980s criminal?

As officials continue to look for suspects, the son of a World War II veteran whose grave at Fort Snelling National Cemetery was dug up in July searches for answers.

Updated: September 10, 2012, - 09:41 AM

Minnesota governments increasing technology budgets

Counties look for ways to keep up with latest advances.

Updated: September 08, 2012, - 08:17 PM

Ramsey mayor: Deaths point to need to rework Hwy. 10

City of Ramsey has sought funding to build overpasses.

Updated: September 03, 2012, - 09:11 PM

Two outpatient clinics in the works for Minneapolis, a suburb

The Hennepin County Board gave preliminary approval last week to a $108 million plan for two new outpatient clinics, one in downtown Minneapolis and the other at a suburban location to be determined.

Updated: September 01, 2012, - 09:38 PM