
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
- Nonprofit working on Mississippi River project loses federal funding
- ‘It’s completely draining’: Rising food prices causing continued stress in Minnesota, nationwide
- Minnesota State Patrol honors civilians and law enforcement officers for heroic acts
- Former Anoka County inmate reaches multimillion-dollar settlement with county, medical staff
- ‘Everyone knows everyone’: Minnesota figure skating community reacts to Washington plane crash
- Center for Victims of Torture dramatically slashes workforce after Trump administration orders
- Minnesota home sales up from 2023 to 2024
- MNsure logs record enrollment for second year in a row
- Sprinklers installed at first Seward Towers high-rise building in Minneapolis
- Renew your driver’s license from a browser? New Walz budget seeks online option