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.
<b>Politics, Religion</b>
At Patch, we promise to report facts as objectively as possible and otherwise adhere to the principles of good journalism. However, we also acknowledge that true impartiality is impossible because human beings have beliefs. I would be happy to discuss my political persuasions and religious beliefs with anyone who asks.<br><br><b>Local Hot-Button Issues</b>
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.
The School District 196 board will be asked on Monday to consider a lunch price increase for the second year in a row, because of federal mandates and increasing food costs.
The man’s name is expected to be release Monday after an autopsy, according to the Apple Valley Police Department.
A newspaper article from the 1930s provides the extended version of the U.S. Census taken more than 80 years ago.
The Ramsey County Medical Examiner on Monday reported the man fatally shot Sunday during an exchange of gunfire with an Apple Valley police officer died of blood loss from multiple gunshot wounds.
The School District 196 board will be asked on Monday to consider a lunch price increase for the second year in a row, because of federal mandates and increasing food costs.
The School District 196 board will be asked on Monday to consider a lunch price increase for the second year in a row, because of federal mandates and increasing food costs.
142nd Street to 50 feet east of Cedar Avenue is scheduled to close Monday through Wednesday (April 30-May 2), weather permitting.
The 48-year-old man was allegedly involved in a domestic dispute on Sunday evening in Apple Valley when he showed a handgun to police investigating the incident, then was shot by an officer.
Vote for your favorite place in Apple Valley to get your nails groomed.
Pat Hall, brother of Burnsville's Sen. Dan Hall, is the District 57 Republicans' endorsement for state Senate, while Anna Wills received the endorsement for House District 57B this past Saturday. Tara Mack was already endorsed for House District 57A.
Catch some of the stories that were on our neighboring sister Patch sites last week.
Pat Hall is the District 57 Republicans' endorsement for state Senate, while Anna Wills received the endorsement for House District 57B this past Saturday. Tara Mack was already endorsed for House District 57A.
Community members who have worked to start the Apple Valley chapter of the program that aid military members and their families were at last week's city council meeting to receive the state's official proclamation of the city's Yellow Ribbon status.
Each week we profile an area youth looking for adult mentors through the Kids 'n Kinship program. This week we introduce you to James.
Pat Hall is the District 57 Republicans' endorsement for state Senate, while Anna Wills received the endorsement for House District 57B this past Saturday. Tara Mack was already endorsed for House District 57A.
Catch some of the stories that were on our neighboring sister Patch sites last week.
A newspaper article from the 1930s provides the extended version of the U.S. Census taken more than 80 years ago.
A newspaper article from the 1930s provides the extended version of the U.S. Census taken more than 80 years ago.
A newspaper article from the 1930s provides the extended version of the U.S. Census.
Police also made arrests for violation of a restraining order and disorderly conduct, according to the latest report.
