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Brian Bakst

Brian Bakst

Political Reporter

bbakst@mpr.org

Brian Bakst is a politics reporter.

Recent Contributions

  • Officials: Minnesota ready, but no 'credible' threats to Capitol currently
  • Minn. lawmakers to Walz: Where are the shots?
  • FBI warns of possible 'Boogaloo' violence at MN Capitol this weekend
  • Mask rules differ on each end of Minnesota’s Capitol
  • COVID-19 battle to color 2021 legislative session
  • As state COVID-19 relief goes out, some will miss out
  • Minn. Sen. Jerry Relph dies of COVID-19 complications
  • Legal bid to undo state election results tossed by judge
  • Minnesota bars' licenses suspended for defying restrictions
  • Walz extends curbs on bars, eateries; grade schools OK'd to reopen