There is no greater honor for me than to be entrusted to tell someone else's story.
That's how I've always approached my work as a journalist, whether I'm writing a feature on a World War 2 vet, talking to students at the local high school or reporting on a neighborhood crime.
I got my start in news writing during high school, when I wrote a weekly student column for my hometown newspaper. I majored in English and Environmental Studies at St. Olaf College, became an editor for the college newspaper and started freelance writing on the side.
My freelance work led me to the Northfield News, where I reported on crime, city government, education, business and the arts—and even managed to sneak in a sports article every so often. In my five years as a reporter, I have won four awards from the Minnesota Newspaper Association for my reporting, including "Best New Journalist of the Year" in 2008.
Over the three years, I served as the editor for Inver Grove Heights Patch before becoming the editor of Eagan Patch.
Although I love writing, expect to see me out shooting video and photos in Eagan on a regular basis.
I've found that journalism is similar to anthropology: As a journalist, you're asked to go out into a community and learn the stories of that city and its residents. I can't think of anything more fulfilling than that.
Jonathon Joel Bathen, 25, blew a .19 blood-alcohol level, according to police. He allegedly led officers on car chase before fleeing on foot.
Michael Robert Juarez, 48, had at least 152 child pornography files on his computer, according to police.
Each Thursday, Patch publishes "House Hunt", a short feature on a property for sale in Apple Valley or Rosemount
The Dakota County Community Development Agency wants to construct a 50-unit facility near Lemay Lake in Eagan.
James Sundboom, 66, was one of seven people injured on April 6 in a three-car crash at the intersection of McAndrews Road and Garden View Drive in Apple Valley. He died on Monday from complications stemming from the accident.
Wynes will serve as an interim replacement for former DCTC President Ron Thomas, who is retiring after 13 years of service. The college plans to begin a search for a permanent replacement this fall.
Keep track of police calls in the community with Patch's weekly police blotter.
Know someone who deserves a little recognition? Nominate them to be profiled as part of Eagan Patch's Community Spotlight series.
A group of local hockey moms joined dozens of other teams at the "Stick it to Cancer" hockey tournament and breast cancer fundraiser in Blaine last weekend.
Each week, Eagan Patch publishes a selection of the most recent police reports.
Roger Earl Holland, an Apple Valley resident, is accused of killing his pregnant wife and her unborn child, then staging a scene to make her death appear accidental.
For two years, Dewey's Café has added color and coffee to Wescott Library. At the end of April, the quirky coffee shop will be under new ownership.
Southview Senior Communities wants to build a 148-unit senior living building at 4232 Blackhawk Road. The company's request will go before the Eagan Advisory Planning Commission this week.
Joe Timlin, 32, was one of five victims claimed by the avalanche, which occurred on Saturday at Loveland Pass.
From the growing number of emergency calls to decreasing response times. A quick look at some interesting takeaways from a recent Apple Valley City Council meeting.
Each year, Rick Anderson hosts an annual bike sale—the proceeds of which he donates to a local mentoring organization.
Each year, Rick Anderson hosts an annual bike sale—the proceeds of which he donates to a local mentoring organization.
Caponi Art Park in Eagan announced on Friday that the opening of the park, planned for May 1, will be postponed until May 18.
Southview Senior Communities wants to build a 148-unit senior living building at 4232 Blackhawk Road. The company's request will go before the Eagan Advisory Planning Commission this week.
More than halfway through April, but winter still isn't relenting. Forecasters predict significant snowfall tonight across the metro area—and an isolated thunderstorm or two.
