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Brief: Oakdale Student Receives National Merit Scholarship
Jessica M. Johnson of Oakdale is one of 2,000 additional winners of the National Merit Scholarship since May.

I am the Community Editor for sites in Minnesota and Wisconsin. I handle blogger recruitment, social media, community outreach and training for 13 sites in the Twin Cities area. I also contribute content to the sites.
I knew I wanted to become a journalist at an early age. Besides loving to write, I'm love learning new things every day and meeting interesting people. I'm passionate about quality, community journalism.
I attended Bethel University and received a bachelor of arts degree in journalism and media communication. I have written for several community newspapers, including the Star Tribune, Press Publications and the Stillwater Gazette.
When I'm not working I am immersed in a book, attending a concert or running. I am also in a local bluegrass band that plays across the midwest.
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Jessica M. Johnson of Oakdale is one of 2,000 additional winners of the National Merit Scholarship since May.

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