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.
To encourage small business growth, the cities of Burnsville and Eagan—along with other county partners—are offering free, one-on-one small business consulting.
Danielle Anderson, Jabri Guy and Kat Torres all pledged to compete at the collegiate level during a short ceremony on Wednesday morning at Eagan High School.
Keep track of crime in the community with the weekly Rosemount police blotter.
The Northfield Police Department's crime report for Feb. 3-5.
The U.S. Postal Service announced it will end Saturday mail delivery by Aug. 1. Speak out: How will this affect you?
Longtime Eagan City Administrator Tom Hedges received an avalanche of praise and applause during a ceremonial send-off at the Eagan City Council meeting on Tuesday.
This year's dance has a fairy tale-theme, and costs $30 per couple to attend.
The DCR Chamber is hosting its third annual WomEn’s Conference at Lost Spur Golf and Event Center in Eagan.
To encourage small business growth, the cities of Burnsville and Eagan—along with other county partners—are offering free, one-on-one small business consulting.
Keep track of crime in the community with Apple Valley-Rosemount Patch's weekly police blotter.
See if your student made the 'A' Honor Roll at Eagan High School!
Check out this Pine Lane home in Eagan. Priced at $599,000, the 4,691-square-foot residence comes with its own backyard pool.
The town hall meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Feb. 21 at Eagan's City Hall.
Police also responded to a criminal sexual conduct incident at a fast food restaurant in Eagan.
The practice, owned by Dr. Amy Kizer and Dr. Alysia Ferguson, will likely move into the former Video Update storefront along Diffley Road.
Tickets to the dinner theater comedy, produced by the Eagan Theater Company, are $40 per person.
Minnesota House Minority Leader Kurt Daudt and Rep. Joe Hoppe take aim at two local representatives' stance on health care reform.
The council is also expected to recognize outgoing City Administrator Tom Hedges for his 36 years of service in a special presentation on Tuesday.
Patch is partnering to give free tickets to local movie screenings.
The blaze was the second fire-related incident at a local business this weekend.
