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.

Recent content from Kevin Duchschere

New map would put Hennepin County Board chairman in race

The Hennepin County Board gave the green light Tuesday to the redistricting plan, which will be up for final approval next week.

Updated: April 17, 2012, - 10:44 PM

Hennepin awards next round of youth sports grants

This time the county is broadening its reach to include sports from sailing to rugby and has funded adaptive equipment to help kids with disabilities.

Updated: April 17, 2012, - 03:58 PM

Calling on Hennepin County to handle 911 service

To cut costs, Golden Valley this week is expected to join Hopkins in asking Hennepin County to take over its dispatching.

Updated: April 14, 2012, - 08:33 PM

Twins lift ban on chewing tobacco at Target Field

In a reversal, Twins will let Target Field fans use smokeless tobacco.

Updated: April 11, 2012, - 07:37 PM

Hennepin County targets garbage pileup

Plan aims to increase recycling and composting, reduce landfills.

Updated: April 10, 2012, - 11:15 PM

Tobacco ban at Target Field exempts the players

Target Field is poised to go completely tobacco-free -- at least for the fans. The ban at the Twins ballpark will not cover the players.

Updated: April 06, 2012, - 11:57 PM

Hennepin County beat: Thanks to Unwinter, potholes plummet

Whether you loved or hated the Unwinter of 2011-'12, it's definitely paying dividends for car suspensions.

Updated: April 02, 2012, - 11:52 PM

Hennepin County workhouse kitchen needs big makeover

All agree Hennepin County workhouse must have a new kitchen, but commissioners hope to cut the cost -- $2.4M.

Updated: April 01, 2012, - 07:03 PM

Trucking boss is charged with skimming pay

Gary Bauerly, who ran a trucking firm in the St. Cloud area, is accused of pocketing at least $52,000 meant for his workers from road contracts.

Updated: March 29, 2012, - 10:53 PM

Target Field transit hub still needs $30 million before final approval

County Board may have to make up the difference to avoid costly delay in construction.

Updated: March 20, 2012, - 10:42 PM

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