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Jessica Mador

Reporter
Minnesota Public Radio
jmador@mpr.org
(651) 290-1216

Jessica Mador covers the Twin Cities as a member of the MPR News metro reporting team. She joined MPR News in 2007, moving to Minnesota from New York, where she got her start in journalism. Before discovering a love for public radio and launching a career in the radio news business, Jessica did a wide variety of other jobs, including a stint in public television documentaries, films and news. She worked in the commercial film industry and in New York politics and government. She also held down a long list of bartending, waitressing, truck driving and other very odd jobs over the years. All of this diverse experience comes in handy in the daily hunt for good stories. Jessica feels lucky to be able to make a living making radio.

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Met Council approves light rail for Bottineau transitway

The Met Council Thursday officially amended its Transportation Policy Plan to include light rail for the planned Bottineau transitway. (05/08/2013)

Tax bump cut from transportation bill

The Senate Tax Committee voted Wednesday to strip out tax increases from the transportation finance bill. (05/08/2013)

Tight rental market pushes people out of the Twin Cities

The Twin Cities metro area is experiencing the lowest rental housing vacancy rate in about a decade. The tight market and rising rents are making it difficult for people to find cheap apartments. The trend is unsettling for people who feel they are being priced out of the city and pushed further into the suburbs. (05/02/2013)

For veterans, art a chance for much-needed release

An art exhibit opening tonight in Minneapolis is the culmination of more than two years of teaching military veterans to express themselves through art and resolve difficult emotions stemming from past conflict or trauma. (04/26/2013)

All-clear given after plant explosion in Shakopee

Authorities in Scott County say no one was hurt in an explosion and fire at a biomass energy power plant in Shakopee. (04/25/2013)

Minnesotans cope with non-spring

Minnesotans woke up to yet another April morning of scraping snow and ice off their windshields, and braving another snowy commute to work. The cold non-spring is affecting people and businesses around the Twin Cities. Will we ever get to enjoy the outdoors? (04/23/2013)

Contractor sues to stop St. Croix Bridge project

A Minnesota contractor has filed a federal lawsuit against the state Department of Transportation to stop the St. Croix Bridge project. (04/22/2013)

Transportation tax proposal looks at wholesaler fee

The Senate Transportation Finance Committee approved a spending bill Wednesday that would change the way the state collects the gas tax to pay for roads and bridges. (04/17/2013)

House transportation bill has optional tax

The House Transportation Finance Committee Monday approved a bill that would allow all counties to impose an optional half-cent sales tax and a $10 annual vehicle registration fee to pay for infrastructure improvements. The bill would also boost funding for greater Minnesota transit. (04/15/2013)

Monday vote for new transit finance package

The Minnesota House Transportation Finance Committee is expected to vote Monday on a transportation spending bill that would allow all counties to impose a half-cent sales tax and a $10 annual vehicle registration fee to pay for infrastructure improvements. (04/15/2013)

Proposal would train 1st responders to handle vets in crisis

A proposal at the State Capitol would train emergency responders in how to communicate with military veterans in crisis. (04/09/2013)

Expanding mass transit in east metro is a fight to catch up

Proposals to help pay for expanding mass transit in the Twin Cities will be announced by state lawmakers later this week. East metro officials are watching the action very closely and have renewed efforts to advance their wish list of bus and rail lines. (04/09/2013)