Catharine Richert is a Politics Reporter at MPR News. She covers a range of topics including regional interest, urban development, and business economics, with a focus on the dynamics of North America and its intersection with global issues. Catharine's work has been featured in various outlets including NPR, St. Paul Pioneer Press, and Hutchinson Leader.
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Supporters of Rep. Angie Craig gathered at Dual Citizen Brewing Company in St. Paul on primary night.
By: Catharine Richert
The distinct sound of a polka band filled the air on senior day at the Freeborn County Fairgrounds, with activities and discounted tickets for people 65 and older.
By: Catharine Richert
Mayor Kim Norton considered vetoing a $23 million plan to add residential units to three historic properties downtown, but decided against it. It could mean some small businesses have to find a new home.
By: Catharine Richert
In a crowded room in the basement of the Martin County Public Library, DFL congressional candidate Jake Johnson introduced himself just as he had
By: Catharine Richert
On a warm, late summer evening, Trapper the dog was hard at work at a boat launch on Lake Zumbro.
By: Catharine Richert
At about 4 p.m. every day, Mark Lang readies his knuckles as he starts knocking on doors in the neighborhoods of Pine Island.
By: Catharine Richert
In a Winona State University biology lab, freshman Chayse Pulvermacher was isolating the DNA of an apple and then pipetting it into a special gel to see if she could identify it.
By: Catharine Richert
Quick Read On a warm fall evening, Simon Glaser was going door-to-door in Rochester.
By: Catharine Richert, Brian Bakst, Matt Alvarez
Minnesota has eight members of the U.S. House and those seats don't change hands often — but this November, one of them will for sure.
By: Catharine Richert, Matthew Alvarez
Quick Read Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District is the only one of the state's eight House districts that is open this year, which guarantees a new face will be part of the delegation next year.
