Catharine Richert is a Politics Reporter at MPR News. Covering Southeast Minnesota, she delves into themes such as culture, society, and regional interests, with a focus on topics like the housing market, university research, and cultural movements. Her work has been featured in various outlets, including NPR, WJCT Public Media, and the St. Paul Pioneer Press.
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By: Aleesa Kuznetsov, Catharine Richert
The value of commercial spaces, like office buildings, are shrinking in the Twin Cities.
The city of Rochester is moving a step closer to getting a new sports stadium downtown.
St. Louis County Sheriff Gordon Ramsay said fallen trees from previous blowdowns in the Boundary Waters are fueling the fires, and led to explosive growth of the Camp Fire on Monday.
By: Catharine Richert
Gov. Tim Walz says Minnesota should brace for an active wildfire season, and that he expects more fires to break out in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in the coming days.
New evacuation orders have been issued in St. Louis County for an area north and west of Ely, as several wildfires in the area spread.
Refunds will go out automatically for anyone who has an entry permit through Sunday.
On a typical Sunday morning in Grand Marais, the line for World's Best Donuts is out the door and around the corner.
By: Catharine Richert
Matt and Cassidy Ritter worked many summers at Voyageur Canoe Outfitters.
By: Catharine Richert, Molly Castle
A woman who called a Black, autistic child a racial slur last year has been found guilty of one count of disorderly conduct and not guilty on another.
By: Catharine Richert
Standing in front of a massive road closure through downtown Rochester, deputy city administrator Cindy Steinhauser didn't see the barricades and detour signs, she saw a future bus rapid transit line
