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Mike Kaszuba

Reporter | Politics and government

Phone: 651-222-1672

Mike Kaszuba has been a reporter at the Star Tribune for 29 years, and has covered a wide range of government agencies including the city of Minneapolis, Hennepin County and the state of Minnesota.

It's deadline day for where the Vikings will play

As many as five locations — including three in Minneapolis and a new one in Shakopee — are in play.

Updated: January 12, 2012, - 09:36 AM

Shakopee wants to be a Vikings stadium option

The new mayor of Shakopee has called a press conference for 4 p.m. Wednesday to offer his community as an option for a new Vikings stadium, according to a news report.

Updated: January 11, 2012, - 03:06 PM

Vikings: Dome site is no bargain

The Vikings say $67 million in hidden costs associated with building a football stadium on the site of the Metrodome mean it is not significantly less expensive than other locations.

Updated: January 11, 2012, - 10:28 AM

State GOP 'suspends' firing of LCCMR director Thornton

The decision to undo the firing of the head of the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources leaves questions, and raw feelings

Updated: January 09, 2012, - 10:11 PM

Stadium pitches get deadline from governor

Gov. Mark Dayton, eager to get a plan to the Legislature this month, said one location will clearly show itself a better choice.

Updated: January 06, 2012, - 06:47 AM

Firing of environmental oversight group's chief is a mystery

Canceled meeting and finger-pointing add to drama over dismissal of Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources director.

Updated: January 05, 2012, - 07:02 AM

Wilf shows sketches for two downtown Mpls. stadium sites

New Senate Majority Leader Senjem cool to top Senate proponent's desire to vote on stadium plan early in session.

Updated: January 03, 2012, - 11:47 PM

Dec. 29: Vikings scrutinize Mpls. stadium site near basilica

Upcoming Legislature session adds to pressure for stadium plan.

Updated: December 29, 2011, - 10:52 PM

Senjem must regroup stormy GOP

Well-liked and disciplined, new Senate Majority Leader David Senjem faces new and complex challenges that will test his leadership.

Updated: December 29, 2011, - 01:28 PM

Senjem named Senate leader

The Rochester GOP legislator is picked two weeks after Sen. Amy Koch resigned the leadership post. "All directions now look forward, not back," Dave Senjem said.

Updated: December 28, 2011, - 09:46 AM