Dana Ferguson
Senior 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 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 House approves bill that attempts to speed up legal cannabis marketplace roll out
- ‘Minnesota Voting Rights Act’ nears governor’s signature after state Senate approval
- Hubert H. Humphrey could replace Henry Mower Rice in proposed congressional statue swap
- At Capitol, lawmakers strive for child-protection policies that keep African American families intact
- Welcome to the ‘season of disappointments’ — where bills make it (or don’t) at Minnesota Capitol
- ‘Look what you made me do’: Minnesota lawmakers pass proposals to crack down on ticket, junk fees
- Minnesota lawmakers debate tighter rules for tech companies over content that could harm kids
- House OKs Minnesota elections bill addressing voter lawsuits, deep fake penalties
- Lyft attempts negotiation on Minneapolis drivers’ wage increase
- ‘Overdue for action’: Pharmacists press for financial help, changes to prevent closures