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Meet Dana Ferguson
Dana Ferguson is a politics reporter covering the Minnesota Capitol and elections for MPR News. Prior to joining MPR, she covered Minnesota state government and politics for Forum News Service and has previously reported on Statehouse news in South Dakota and Wisconsin.
Ferguson grew up in St. Louis Park and now lives in St. Paul. She also speaks fluent Spanish and welcomes story ideas (as well as recipes and running tips) from MPR readers and listeners.
Recent Contributions
- Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz doesn’t rule out VP role as presidential nomination race is reset
- Minnesota’s Tom Emmer says Trump, GOP wins would allow Congress to ‘put America first’
- Drug companies challenge Minnesota prescription discount law in federal court
- Judy Garland’s Minnesota hometown hopes to bring back Dorothy’s ruby slippers
- At the Minnesota Capitol, some moderates hang it up as more partisan candidates emerge
- Senate ethics panel defers action on complaint against DFL Sen. Nicole Mitchell
- Minnesota poll: Felony conviction should disqualify presidential candidates, most say
- Minnesota Sen. Kelly Morrison resigns seat to run for U.S. Congress, setting up tiebreaker special election
- A handful of Minnesota House candidates have a straight shot to office
- Minnesota Democrats split on war in Gaza, press for unity heading into November