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.
General Bob Shadley of Wayzata has spent more than 15 years working to sound the alarm on sexual assault within the U.S. military's ranks.
Investigator: "Although permission was given to film a Harlem Shake video, the actions of the students in the video that was filmed in the cafeteria were outside the scope of the permission given."
Your favorite photo of, around or on Lake Minnetonka could be the cover of our Facebook page. Upload your best shots now!
Join the Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Historical Society tonight at the Southshore Community Center for a screening of "From Wasioja to Washington."
The budding farmers' program is a summer healthy food enrichment program perfect for children (budding farmers) between the ages of three and 10. Budding farmers develop an appreciation and understanding of healthy food that can last a lifetime.
Additional charges could be filed against a St. Cloud man following I-94 chase last week.
The following are a selection of notable incidents responded to by the Plymouth Police Department between April 26 and May 1. Not intended to be a comprehensive log of activity.
Westonka School Board will make public the findings of an investigation into the Feb. 22 suspensions of several high school students.
Summer camp registrations open now, "Saturday Mornings on the Farm" schedule and maple syrup season update.
Jeanne Dahl Vanbockel of Mound is trying to win a handicapped accessible van for her son, Jay.
Here is some advice from experts on how to get the most cash for your stuff by hosting the ultimate garage sale.
Anticipated 2013 activities include more monitoring and inspections on Lake Minnetonka and surrounding bodies of water.
Geoffrey Racette was directly responsible for locating and helping to rescue a missing woman whose vehicle was submerged in a frozen pond off the road.
Excelsior Farmers’ Market is Moving to Water Street this summer.
The call came at 1:30 a.m. Thursday morning; Hennepin County Sheriff’s Water Patrol uses a different standard.
Event provides an opportunity for residents to dispose of old, used or unwanted items.
Calling all boutique employees, local shoppers and anyone with a passion for fashion. We want to see your ideas on Patch!
Calling all boutique employees, local shoppers and anyone with a passion for fashion. We want to see your ideas on Patch!
Jean Illsley Clarke will discuss how damaging overindulgence can be to children, affecting their ability to learn many of the important life skills they need to thrive as adults.
Information provided by the Wayzata Police Department.
