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Brian Bakst

Brian Bakst

Political Reporter

bbakst@mpr.org

Brian Bakst is a politics reporter.

Recent Contributions

  • Walz shifts gears on Minnesota cannabis office leader
  • Walz takes responsibility for failed vetting of cannabis director
  • Minnesota cannabis boss quits after questions raised about her background
  • Cannabis company founder picked to oversee Minnesota marijuana market
  • Al Quie remembered with warmth, humor at funeral service
  • Bloc of DFL lawmakers opposes special session to repeal prone restraint law
  • Minnesota flag panel frets that deadline may be too tight
  • Capitol area facelift looms with remodeling, demolition in store
  • DFL lawmaker to plead guilty to July DWI
  • Minnesota returns voting power to thousands. The question is whether they'll use it