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.
Inver Grove Heights resident Heather Walseth, an ESL teacher in Rosemount and Eagan, finished the marathon 10 minutes before the bombing.
Fellow high school athletes Tony Sarne, Drew Nichols and Sonja Hedblom also signed letters of intent on Wednesday.
Minnesota Department of Transportation officials are planning a series of projects to improve access and reduce congestion on Cedar Avenue.
Minnesota Department of Transportation officials are planning a series of projects to improve access and reduce congestion on Cedar Avenue.
Eastview High School graduate Dustin Hatzenbuhler appeared in front of the celebrity judges on NBC's "The Voice" in an episode aired last week.
Eastview High School graduate Dustin Hatzenbuhler appeared in front of the celebrity judges on NBC's "The Voice" in an episode aired last week.
A girls track invitational and simultaneous boys meet were among the few sporting events not cancelled or postponed because of poor weather.
Save Parkview Coalition spokesperson Mark Skweres believes Eagan Mayor Mike Maguire treated opposition to the Parkview redevelopment plans unfairly on Tuesday night.
Amid heated words, the Eagan City Council voted Tuesday to allow developer Hunter Emerson to redevelop the well-known local golf course.
Amid heated words, the Eagan City Council voted Tuesday to allow developer Hunter Emerson to redevelop the well-known local golf course.
The Inver Grove Heights-based educational theater troupe gave a series of seven performances to Eagan on Tuesday.
Keep track of police calls in Apple Valley with Patch's weekly police blotter.
"I don’t understand why anyone would target this crew, this group. No marathon hurts anyone," Lance Kuehn said.
"I don’t understand why anyone would target this crew, this group. No marathon hurts anyone," Lance Kuehn said.
In a separate incident, a woman was transported to the hospital for an overdose after taking as many as 300 pills.
James Trevathan is one of only 271 students nationwide to receive the award this year.
Christopher Alan Siemers, of South St. Paul, allegedly stole his father's vehicle and was in possession of methamphetamine when he was picked up by police.
The show debuts on April 26 and runs through May 4 at the high school.
The Eagan City Council is also expected to vote whether to permit the proposed redevelopment of Parkview Golf Course.
The 455-acre gravel pit in southeast Apple Valley may be years away from redevelopment, but city officials already have a vision—and groundwork—in place.
