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.
Twenty-three senior citizens this fall took Inver Hills Community College courses designed especially for them, and which were brought to them at the Ecumen Seasons at Apple Valley senior residence.
Twenty-three senior citizens this fall took Inver Hills Community College courses designed especially for them, and which were brought to them at the Ecumen Seasons at Apple Valley senior residence.
The road is too steep to be used safely during winter, the city says.
High school girls hockey began regular season games on Thursday.
The Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan school district compiled a comparison of online payments made during the past two school years, and made predictions for a potential first year with its proposed comprehensive online fee management system.
The Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan school district compiled a comparison of online payments made during the past two school years, and made predictions for a potential first year with its proposed comprehensive online fee management system.
American Education Week celebrates 90 years this year.
The district has explored companies to contract with to provide one comprehensive system for families to make all their payments to the district.
American Education Week celebrates 90 years this year.
American Education Week celebrates 90 years this year.
The district has explored companies to contract with to provide one comprehensive system for families to make all their payments to the district.
The district has explored companies to contract with to provide one comprehensive system for families to make all their payments to the district.
The district has explored companies to contract with to provide one comprehensive system for families to make all their payments to the district.
Heather Kampf placed sixth in the women's 800-meter race at the Pan American Games in Mexico in October, and plans to compete in the trials to try to make the summer 2012 Olympics.
There are also student theater and dance shows this week for your entertainment.
Heather Kampf placed sixth in the women's 800-meter race at the Pan American Games in Mexico in October, and plans to compete in the trials to try to make the summer 2012 Olympics.
Heather Kampf placed sixth in the women's 800-meter race at the Pan American Games in Mexico in October, and plans to compete in the trials to try to make the summer 2012 Olympics.
The Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan school district could implement a new system for parents to make more payments online, rather than by cash or check.
Several swimmers beat the state-qualifying time at Friday's section final meet.
Each week, Apple Valley Patch will post the profile of a child on the waiting list for a mentor with Kids 'n Kinship, an Apple Valley-based organization that matches kids with adult mentors.
