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.
Professionals in the Apple Valley community between the ages of 21 and 35 are invited to join the NEXT Leaders group, which will next meet from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday (April 25) at the Valley Tap House.
This was the 10th year the Apple Valley High School softball team has cleaned up the park for Earth Day.
Catch some of the stories that were on our neighboring Patch sites over the last week.
Long before Madonna made vogue-ing, well, vogue, there was Nancy Hart with her "Hints for the Home" column touting the latest trends in fish displays.
Lebanon Hills is holding a cleanup from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday.
Remember those who recently passed away.
Consider a more attractive vessel for keeping your "in the vogue" pet goldfish.
Catch some of the stories that were on our neighboring sister Patch sites last week.
A newspaper column from the 1930s highlights new, more attractive containers for keeping your "in the vogue" pet goldfish.
One Apple Valley home sold at more than $400,000 this past week.
The Internal Revenue Service provides tips on for those who didn't file by April 17.
Will they stay or will they go? Watch video of the action at the Capitol to get the latest on the Vikings stadium bill debates.
Police also made arrests for underage drinking, a hit-and-run and drive-by shooting, according to the latest report.
A newspaper column from the 1930s highlights new, more attractive containers for keeping your "in the vogue" pet goldfish.
Police say Alpha Omega Wagar, 21, allegedly shot his ex-girlfriend's bedroom window with a BB gun, though Wagar denied that he did the shooting.
Anna and many other dogs and cats are waiting to be adopted through Last Hope rescue.
Police say Alpha Omega Wagar, 21, allegedly shot his ex-girlfriend's bedroom window with a BB gun, though Wagar denied that he did the shooting.
School of Environmental Studies students will learn and do volunteer work in recognition of Earth Day, while Lebanon Hills staff invites the community to help beautify its grounds on Sunday.
Tell us and other readers what you think of this nail salon by rating it and leaving a review.
The statewide drills are part of Severe Weather Awareness Week.
