There is no greater honor for me than to be entrusted to tell someone else's story.
That's how I've always approached my work as a journalist, whether I'm writing a feature on a World War 2 vet, talking to students at the local high school or reporting on a neighborhood crime.
I got my start in news writing during high school, when I wrote a weekly student column for my hometown newspaper. I majored in English and Environmental Studies at St. Olaf College, became an editor for the college newspaper and started freelance writing on the side.
My freelance work led me to the Northfield News, where I reported on crime, city government, education, business and the arts—and even managed to sneak in a sports article every so often. In my five years as a reporter, I have won four awards from the Minnesota Newspaper Association for my reporting, including "Best New Journalist of the Year" in 2008.
Over the three years, I served as the editor for Inver Grove Heights Patch before becoming the editor of Eagan Patch.
Although I love writing, expect to see me out shooting video and photos in Eagan on a regular basis.
I've found that journalism is similar to anthropology: As a journalist, you're asked to go out into a community and learn the stories of that city and its residents. I can't think of anything more fulfilling than that.
The Eagan City Council may take additional disciplinary action against a local bar and restaurant for having four alcohol compliance infractions in three years.
Everett Jacobe-Kwunzell Durr, 21, faces one felony count of second-degree aggravated robbery after the Dec. 30 incident.
The bakery, wine bar and cafe closed both its Eagan and Mall of America locations on Sunday, after posting a notice to its Facebook page informing customers.
The four finalists include the current city administrators of Hastings and Waconia, an assistant city administrator in Sioux City and a West Coast consultant.
Eagan residents Bob and Theresa Eisele share their concerns about traffic congestion near the intersection of Diffley Road and Braddock Trail.
Eagan was one of eight cities to receive a grant from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development's Contamination Cleanup Grant Program.
Catch up on all the latest headlines when you check out our "Week in Review" feature.
Local photographers, age 8 and older, may submit up to two photographs reflecting the theme "Human Faces of Dakota County" for the chance to have their pictures hung in a gallery.
Local photographers, age 8 and older, may submit up to two photographs reflecting the theme "Human Faces of Dakota County" for the chance to have their pictures hung in a gallery.
Keep track of criminal activity in Rosemount with the help of Patch's weekly police reports.
Members of the Eagan City Council huddled with the city's newly-elected legislators last week to review the city's 2013 legislative goals.
Vernon Ole Grimsrud, 53, faces two felony drug charges in relation to the incident, which allegedly took place on Sept. 20.
Lebanon Hills Regional Park is offering not one, but two, cross-country ski classes in January.
Pearson will make an appearance at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 12 at Trinity Lone Oak Lutheran Church and School.
A quick look at several homes that have sold recently in Eagan.
Annie was 16 pounds under weight when she was rescued at the last minute from a high kill shelter. Now she's healthy, in obedience school, and would be great in a home with kids.
Lebanon Hills Regional Park is offering not one, but two, cross-country ski classes in January.
Vernon Ole Grimsrud, 53, faces two felony drug charges in relation to the incident, which allegedly took place on Sept. 20.
Looking to buy property in Eagan? Here's a selection of homes that are for sale locally.
Longtime Eagan City Administrator Tom Hedges is retiring in several weeks, and Eagan city officials are searching for a replacement.
