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
- How Ken Martin hopes to shape the future of the Democratic party
- GOP Minnesota House candidates say they’ll ‘fight to make sure every ballot is counted’
- Walz commends veterans and says it’s time for the country to unite
- In LaCrosse, Walz and Vance make final case to voters
- Minnesota woman charged with voter fraud after local election officials suspect forged signatures
- Amy Klobuchar and Royce White face off in U.S. Senate debate
- 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