I grew up in the suburbs about 20 miles west of Milwaukee, until leaving the nest for college at the University of Minnesota. There, I worked for three years at The Minnesota Daily student newspaper, where I held newsroom positions from intern up to managing editor. After earning a journalism degree, I went back to Wisconsin and spent a year covering education and doing online editing for the local daily newspaper in the city of Manitowoc, a community on the shores of Lake Michigan. I hope I can make Apple Valley Patch meaningful for the Apple Valley community.
Outside of journalism work, I dabble in expository essay-writing, play the piano here and there, try to keep up with Jillian Michaels and really, really would like to finish the New York Times Sunday crossword, for once. I'm always open to suggestions for new restaurants or little corners of the world to check out.
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One important and ongoing issue in Apple Valley is the development of the Cedar Avenue corridor and bus rapid transit, which has affected and will continue to affect transit and the business community. AV Patch also will keep tabs on development within the city's designated downtown area.
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Check out highlights from the Apple Valley High School spring sports season and end-of-year athletic awards, produced by AVHS.
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The Latin-sounds band is set to perform from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday as part of Apple Valley's free Music in Kelley Park concert series.
Check out some newly listed properties in Apple Valley.
Check out some newly listed properties in Apple Valley.
The zoo announced in May that it would eliminate its dolphin exhibit, and could now put stingrays in their place, according to a report from Minnesota Public Radio.
Allegro Choral Academy, which rehearses in Rosemount, and several other Dakota County organizations received grants in the second round of giving from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council.
The fire broke out around 5:45 p.m. Wednesday; all occupants made it out safely and the fire was contained in about 40 minutes.
The Cultural Society of Filipino-Americans Inc., which plans a September performance in Burnsville, and several other Dakota County organizations received grants in the second round of giving from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council.
The zoo announced in May that it would eliminate its dolphin exhibit, and could now put stingrays in their place, according to a report from Minnesota Public Radio.
The county applied for grant money through the state's Department of Employment and Economic Development.
Allegro Choral Academy, which rehearses in Rosemount, and several other Dakota County organizations received grants in the second round of giving from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council.
An Apple Valley man, an Eagan man and one a minor allegedly sold and bought Adderall and Vicodin from each other at a Dakota County school in the spring.
While a couple activities were altered and heat apparently brought down some attendance, organizers still consider this year's event a success.
The county applied for grant money through the state's Department of Employment and Economic Development.
Dakota Electric members are encouraged to bring donations for local food shelves if they attend the free evening at the zoo.
Randy Oppelt will have raised $30,000 for Habitat for Humanity and pedaled more than 10,000 miles after finishing this year's fundraiser ride.
Dakota Electric members are encouraged to bring donations for local food shelves if they attend the free evening at the zoo.