Meet Mark Zdechlik
Mark Zdechlik is a correspondent for MPR News.
Mark has been covering news for MPR for nearly 40 years. A 1987 graduate of St. John's University, Mark has spent his career tracking politicians and engaging with voters to understand what’s important to them.
Mark’s work has earned him numerous regional and national awards. His goal throughout all his reporting is to provide factual information so his audience can make informed decisions.
Recent Contributions
- Pair of suburban-centered Minnesota congressional districts attract differing levels of attention
- Craig, Teirab tangle over Social Security, abortion in first head-to-head 2nd District debate
- From Walz’s hometown to an American Legion, Minnesotans react to governor in VP debate
- On ballot herself, Klobuchar devotes campaign time and resources to lifting other DFLers
- Breaking down new Minnesota poll results
- Minnesota Poll: Harris up on Trump but not by much as Democratic enthusiasm spikes
- Cheers, jeers and minds already made up at Minnesota debate watch parties
- DNC night 3: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to formally accept nomination
- Minnesota Now: Aug. 21, 2024
- Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago, with a spotlight on Minnesota