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
Minnesota pro sports venues want money. Here’s how much. (And should taxpayers pay?)
As the legislative session winds down, lawmakers seem more likely to study maintaining publicly funded sports venues, rather than approving funding.
May 16, 2025
Vikings want $20 million a year for U.S. Bank Stadium upkeep
The nine-year-old facility will need $300 million in maintenance over the next decade, and lawmakers are considering using tax revenue from e-pulltabs.
May 6, 2025
Looking for a cheaper, tariff-free way to remodel? Try salvage.
Hennepin County is highlighting salvage businesses in May to encourage residents to reuse construction materials and limit what gets sent to landfills.
May 6, 2025
‘He was trying to kill me:’ Hennepin County deputy returns to work at jail after ‘brutal’ assault by inmate
Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office detention deputy Matthew Durette was punched in the face 36 times by Gregory Jorge Garcia, who received 15 years for the attack.
May 4, 2025
In need of new underwear donations, HCMC launches ‘Undy 500′ clothing drive
The Hennepin Healthcare Foundation launched the “Undy 500″ to collect underwear, socks and T-shirts for patients in need.
April 27, 2025
Security firm pulled from Minneapolis library after altercation
Members of the Indigenous community protested Black Knight Protection Agency being used for security at Franklin Library after a March 25 melee.
April 25, 2025
HCMC’s exiting leader could get more than $1 million in severance
CEO Jennifer DeCubellis resigned in March and is eligible for up to a year’s pay and six months of health benefits.
April 22, 2025
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Ramsey County poised to pay $3.6 million to family of inmate who died of a brain bleed
The settlement is the latest multimillion dollar payment related to the death of a jail inmate.
April 18, 2025
Tired of paying $5 for water at events? This bill would make it free.
A proposal at the Capitol would require venues to give attendees free access to potable water and allow them to bring in an empty bottle to fill.
April 15, 2025
Why taxpayers are subsidizing organic trash pickup in Minneapolis
Hennepin County leaders say the added cost is worth it to reduce the organic waste going to landfills or the controversial incinerator in the North Loop.
April 13, 2025
Melee at Minneapolis library leads to calls to remove security agency
Commissioner says Black Knight Protection Agency should be replaced by guards from Hennepin County’s in-house security after Franklin Library incident.
April 10, 2025
Meet the Minnesota forensic anthropologist working to solve 192 cold cases
Forensic anthropologist Jessica Campbell is leading the reinvestigation into the unidentified remains at the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office.
April 5, 2025
