Christopher Magan
Reporter
Hennepin CountyChristopher Magan covers Hennepin County. Previously, he reported on public schools, social services and taxes at the state Capitol.
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News & Politics![Operators of the Hennepin County Energy Recovery (HERC) garbage incinerator at work in Minneapolis, Minn., on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024. The county board is expected to finalize a timeline for closing the facility later in January after activists and state lawmakers pushed for its closure. HERC workers and cities that use it want it to stay open, saying it’s better than a landfill. ] Elizabeth Flores • liz.flores@startribune.com](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/CZVBNSRGTRGEBNM4XUCKQF3CY4.JPG?&w=252&ar=3:2&fit=crop)
Talking trash in Minnesota: Is it better to burn or bury garbage that can’t be recycled?
Waste experts and activists want a zero-waste future, but until then, the debate over how to deal with trash involves immediate harms vs. longer-term risks.
September 14, 2024
Minneapolis
Hennepin Healthcare Chair Babette Apland steps down after comments about Somali immigrants criticized as racist
HCMC officials said Board Member Mohamed Omar will be the interim chair.
September 14, 2024
Twin Cities
Hennepin Board opponents Heather Edelson and Marisa Simonetti square off in candidate forum
Edelson, winner of a special election in May for the District 6 seat, is being challenged by self-described ‘controversial businesswoman’ and tarantula-tosser Simonetti.
September 12, 2024
Twin Cities
Target Field wins anti-terrorism safety designation that includes reduced liability
The Twins are the 12th MLB team to receive it. The Vikings and U.S. Bank Stadium also have the designation.
September 5, 2024
Twin Cities![In North Minneapolis, West Broadway Curve is a big affordable housing project that is in full swing. ]richard.tsong-taatarii/rtsong-taatarii@startribune.com ORG XMIT: MIN1405231204292840](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/NFIZOWHHIFRYIXCLCFFPURSMMA.jpg?&w=252&ar=3:2&fit=crop)
How Hennepin County will spend $12 million from a new sales tax for affordable housing
The Repair and Grow grant program aims to help affordable housing providers stabilize their finances and keep existing affordable units.
September 3, 2024
Twin Cities
Hennepin Board approves big raises for county attorney and sheriff, smaller boost for themselves
The county sheriff and county attorney will get substantial raises, but the board scaled back an earlier proposal of a 49% raise for commissioners after outrage from residents.
August 20, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
Why developers say they need tax incentives to redevelop sites along Edina’s France Avenue
Edina city leaders recently advanced $23 million of tax increment financing for a plan to redevelop the Macy’s furniture site.
August 17, 2024
Twin Cities
Hennepin County seeks input on its solid waste plan
Residents are encouraged to weigh in on the plan that covers everything from boosting recycling to sending less trash to landfills.
August 15, 2024
Twin Cities
How Hennepin County will spend $12 million from a new sales tax for affordable housing
The Repair and Grow grant program aims to help affordable housing providers stabilize their finances and keep existing affordable units.
September 3, 2024
Twin Cities
Hennepin Board approves big raises for county attorney and sheriff, smaller boost for themselves
The county sheriff and county attorney will get substantial raises, but the board scaled back an earlier proposal of a 49% raise for commissioners after outrage from residents.
August 20, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
Why developers say they need tax incentives to redevelop sites along Edina’s France Avenue
Edina city leaders recently advanced $23 million of tax increment financing for a plan to redevelop the Macy’s furniture site.
August 17, 2024
Twin Cities
Hennepin County seeks input on its solid waste plan
Residents are encouraged to weigh in on the plan that covers everything from boosting recycling to sending less trash to landfills.
August 15, 2024