Christopher Magan
Reporter
Hennepin CountyChristopher Magan covers Hennepin County. Previously, he reported on public schools, social services and taxes at the state Capitol.
Latest from Christopher Magan
HCMC’s interim CEO hoped to make it harder to change hospital’s oversight
Dr. Thomas Klemond, president of the medical staff, spoke out last year about union leaders’ demand the Hennepin County Board take back control of the hospital.
April 4, 2025
New sales taxes raised $677 million in 2024. Where did the money go?
State lawmakers added the 1% sales tax hike in 2023 to fund transportation and affordable housing projects.
March 30, 2025
This baseball season your face can be your ticket to see the Twins
MLB and the Twins are using face recognition so fans can enter Target Field through Go-Ahead Entry lanes without scanning a ticket.
March 26, 2025
Key lawmaker says Target Field $55 million sales tax extension should wait until 2026
Minnesota Twins officials and Hennepin County leaders want to extend the 0.15% sales tax to fund HCMC and North Memorial hospitals and stadium upgrades.
March 25, 2025
Hennepin County Sheriff uses ‘Wanted Wednesday’ to track down suspects
Sheriff Dawanna Witt started featuring her office’s most wanted suspects on social media in February. It’s already led to arrests.
March 20, 2025
Ramsey County’s Medicaid backlog is so big it is hiring 80 people to tackle it
The County Board approved plans Tuesday to spend $6 million over the next year to hire social services staff.
March 19, 2025
MSP Airport has a new way to help people in crisis
Airport police now have a social worker on staff to help travelers who are struggling with mental health challenges.
March 16, 2025
Garrison McMurtrey joins Ramsey County Board as Minnesota’s first Black male county commissioner
The St. Paul resident won a special election Feb. 11 to replace Trista Martinson, who resigned last summer.
March 11, 2025
Eviction filings spike in January as COVID money dries up: ‘Folks don’t have a cushion'
Many Minnesota counties saw double the number of filings compared to monthly averages in 2024.
March 1, 2025
Metro leaders ask: How much will it cost to replenish law enforcement?
The police shortage is nationwide. Amid pay raises and hiring bonuses, overtime costs and strains are soaring, too.
February 16, 2025
Garrison McMurtrey is the first Black man elected to a Minnesota county board
McMurtrey won a special election Tuesday to represent District 3 on the Ramsey County Board, including Falcon Heights and some St. Paul neighborhoods.
February 12, 2025
$2.5 billion in updates planned for HCMC that will overhaul part of downtown Minneapolis
Hennepin County and hospital leaders want to build new inpatient and behavioral health buildings. Older facilities would eventually be decommissioned.
February 9, 2025
