Dana Ferguson
Politics Reporter
dferguson@mpr.org
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, Minn. 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
- North Star motto inspired Luverne designer’s Minnesota flag entry that is now among 6 finalists
- Two justices mark historic firsts with their installations to Minnesota's Supreme Court
- Rep. Dean Phillips won’t run for a new term in the 3rd District. It could put the seat on the national radar
- They’re here! See final 6 design candidates for new Minnesota state flag
- Commission picking finalists for new Minnesota state flag, seal
- School board member Virnig wins DFL primary for Minnesota House seat
- Ex-Minn. GOP Chair Jennifer Carnahan, party settle competing lawsuits over her ouster
- Did you throw away your Minnesota rebate check? Replacements are on the way
- MN Rep. Angie Craig says coverage of D.C. assault spurred her to move, outpouring of threats
- Minnesota schools turn to voters, plead for lawmaker help in fending off cyberattacks