If you are a reporter looking for information about Hennepin County government, the Hennepin County Public Affairs Department can assist you. Public Affairs media specialists can put you in touch with the appropriate resources for your story. Public Affairs also arranges interviews with county officials and with subject-matter experts on staff.

Contact information for media requests

Carolyn Marinan
Public Affairs Director
612-348-5969
carolyn.marinan@co.hennepin.mn.us

Staff contacts and department areas

Carol Allis
612-348-8536
carol.allis@co.hennepin.mn.us
County Board, Taxpayer Services, Corrections, Housing, Environmental Services, Cool County

Cara Lee
612-348-6883
cara.lee@co.hennepin.mn.us
Transportation and Transit

Carolyn Marinan
612-348-5969
carolyn.marinan@co.hennepin.mn.us
Human Services and Public Health Department, County Budget, NorthPoint Health & Wellness, Emergency Preparedness, Metropolitan Health Plan and Research, Planning and Development