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.
Candidates from Burnsville and Eagan House and Senate Districts converged at Black Hawk Middle School for a Tuesday night forum.
Eagan resident Mike Obermueller, a Democrat running against incumbent Rep. John Kline (R), spent approximately $150,000 on the ad.
A quick look at several homes that have sold recently in Eagan.
Now that the Met Council review is complete, the controversial land use change will return to the Eagan City Council for final approval.
he ramp from southbound Highway 77 to Cliff Road closes at 5 a.m. on Thursday.
The 25-year-old facility in Burnsville is shared by Apple Valley, Burnsville, Lakeville and Eagan. Each member city plans to contribute $500,000 to the project.
The first Open House is on Sunday, Oct. 14 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and the second is on Tuesday, Oct. 16 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
The theme of this year's Fire Prevention Week is "Two Ways Out". Eagan firefighters encourage families to plan escape routes in case of a house fire.
Despite the scant rain on Tuesday, conditions are ripe for uncontrolled fires.
Candidates from Apple Valley Rosemount and Eagan House and Senate Districts converged at Black Hawk Middle School for a Tuesday night forum.
Looking to buy property in Eagan? Here's a selection of homes that are for sale locally.
Danielle Theresa Demars, of West St. Paul, faces a felony controlled substance charge after police allegedly found a methamphetamine pipe in her purse.
Get the details on the debate between Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ryan airing Thursday night.
Eastview Community Foundation's Art Madness event will be Nov. 3 in Lakeville.
A student group at the high school staged a campaign against texting while driving last week, collecting pledges from—and raising awareness—among their peers.
The 25-year-old facility, located in Burnsville, is shared by Apple Valley, Burnsville, Lakeville and Eagan. Each member city plans to contribute $500,000 to the project.
Despite the scant rain on Tuesday, conditions are ripe for uncontrolled fires.
Despite the scant rain on Tuesday, conditions are ripe for uncontrolled fires.
Candidates from Districts 51 and 57 will spar over educational issues in Eagan Tuesday night.
In a separate incident, a woman found what appeared to be a human tooth in a bag of topsoil she bought at a gardening store.
