Jay Corn, Patch Staff
- Lake Minnetonka, MN
E-mail: jay.corn@patch.com
Jay is formerly the Local Editor of the Lake Minnetonka Patch. Before coming to Patch, he spent five years as editor of the Kanabec County Times in Mora, MN.
Jay was born in New York City and raised in New Jersey, and he moved to Minnesota about eight years ago to attend St. Cloud State University.
He has a daughter entering the second grade and enjoys the outdoors, music and baseball. In recent years, Jay has taken up golf, and he never turns down a get-together with buddies for a game of poker.
Politics:
Jay views himself as a conservative liberal. He believes in the right to bear arms, free market enterprise, gay rights and the death penalty. He opposes off-shore drilling, abortion and prayer in public schools.
Religion:
While he has issues with the church, Jay is a born and raised Catholic. He spent two weeks in Israel when he was 21 and says he learned a lot about himself. That said, he enjoys learning about other religions and civilly discussing faith with believers and non-believers alike.
Local hot button issues:
Jay concedes he has a lot to learn about the issues you care about and understands those issues differ between Orono, Wayzata, Deephaven, Excelsior and Mound-Westonka, the core towns of Lake Minnetonka Patch. But already, you'll see a mix of stories about local government, business, sports, the arts, education and, through it all, the people who make this area special. Look soon for stories on everything from development projects to the environment and local economy.
Jay pledges the news you read on the Lake Minnetonka Patch will be timely, built on fact and delivered through a lens of balance and objectivity.
Posting Activity
Lake Minnetonka|News|
National Weather Service Issues Excessive Heat Advisory for Lake Minnetonka Area
Check on elderly neighbors, those without air conditioning and do not leave children inside a parked vehicle for any period of time.
Lake Minnetonka|News|
Net Shredders: Local Teams Lace Up For Hemisphere's Largest Youth Soccer Tournament
Teams from Orono, Mound, Wayzata and Minnetonka will compete in the 2013 Schwan's USA Cup in Blaine. The tournament begins today.
Lake Minnetonka|News|
Expect to See New 'Clean and Drain' Stations at Lake Minnetonka Public Access Points
The DNR has planned a demonstration of the "Clean and Drain" areas today at the Mississippi River Public Water Access at Jaycee Park in Hastings.
Lake Minnetonka|News|
Minnesota Twins Rookie Pitcher Kyle Gibson Meets And Greets At Fan HQ
Lake Minnetonka|News|
Lake Minnetonka Water Level Hits High Point of Season
Lake level must be above 930 for eight consecutive days before a high water declaration is issued, which would restrict speed and wake on Lake Minnetonka.
Lake Minnetonka|News|
Six Family-Friendly Activities You Can Still Do This Summer in Shorewood
Lake Minnetonka|News|
Fleet of Pleasure Boats Cruise to Big Island for Movie Night on Lake Minnetonka
Several hundred boats cruised to Big Island—where volunteers had constructed a 40x60-foot inflatable movie screen atop a floating barge.
Lake Minnetonka|News|
Meet Minnesota Twins Rookie Kyle Gibson Tonight at Fan HQ in Minnetonka
Minnetonka, MN|News|
Meet Minnesota Twins Rookie Kyle Gibson Tonight at Fan HQ in Minnetonka
Gibson is scheduled to arrive at Fan HQ around 7 p.m.
Lake Minnetonka|News|
Lake Minnetonka Cities Take New Look at Bow Fishing Restrictions
Deephaven, Minnetonka and Victoria all have bow fishing ordinances that are more restrictive than state law.
Lake Minnetonka|News|
Meet the Diver Cleaning Up Trash From Around Big Island
If you've thrown trash into the water around Big Island during the last 30 years, there's a good chance Bonnie Menigo has picked up after you.
Eden Prairie, MN|News|
Nick Leddy Brings the Stanley Cup Home to Eden Prairie Today
Public invited to come out and see hometown kid and hockey's biggest prize. Check out this video of Leddy's stop in Excelsior on Thursday.
Lake Minnetonka|News|
Watch Nick Leddy Arrive At Maynard's With The Stanley Cup
Also at Maynard's Thursday was a tour bus from the Kenney Chesney camp giving away tickets to the sold out "No Shirt, No Shoes Tour" show tomorrow at Target Field.
Lake Minnetonka|News|
South Lake Minnetonka Police Issue Crime Alert Following String of Burglaries
If you have any information regarding these incidents, or you believe you know who the suspect is, please contact the SLMPD through Hennepin County Dispatch at (763) 525-6210.
Lake Minnetonka|News|
See the Stanley Cup Today in Excelsior
As is tradition with the Stanley Cup, each player from the winning team gets to spend a few days with the famous trophy.
Lake Minnetonka|News|
‘Crazy’ Man Breaks into Big Thrill Factory, Drinks from Tap
Matthew Allen Holler has been charged with third-degree burglary.
Lake Minnetonka|News|
Patch Pick: Tonka Pay it Forward Concert Tonight at Bayside
When a local family found themselves facing a difficult situation, Mike Woodley and his friends—including a rock and roll vocalist—got together and decided to do what seemed natural: help.