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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Oakdale Dunn Bros Coffee will have special offers starting Monday, Jan. 21 through Saturday, Jan. 26 to celebrate its fourth anniversary.
Oakdale's Dunn Bros Coffee owner Tom Nacey gave a shout-out on Facebook asking people to support the locally-owned coffee shop since Caribou Coffee opened a second location in town.
Sen. Wiger, Sen. Kent, Rep. Lillie and Rep. Ward hosted a town hall meeting at Oakdale City Hall on Jan. 12 to discuss priorities for the legislative session. The senators and representatives thanked constituents for attending their town hall meeting.
Here is a selection of incidents recently responded to by the Oakdale Police Department.
What should fill the vacancy at 1101 Geneva Avenue?
This year's contenders were announced last week and we'll find out Feb. 24 who wins. Find out where and when to watch in the Oakdale area.
IHOP in Oakdale and other Twin Cities locations will be offering some free pancakes on Tuesday, Feb. 5. IHOP will be asking people to leave a donation for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.
Jacqueline Ann Horwath, 24, of North St. Paul has been charged with second-degree burglary involving an Oakdale home.
Davenport University announced who has made the Dean's List.
HealthEast Oakdale Clinic has seen several cases of influenza in the past two weeks.
Longtime Oakdale resident and businessman Frank Orsello gives updates on a new business and re-elected councilmen.
A report of some of the incidents responded to by the Oakdale Fire Department.
Holes for Heroes Ice Fishing Tournament is happening Saturday, Feb. 2 from 1-4 p.m. at Medicine Lake in Plymouth. There's still time to register. Military personnel, and their immediate families, can register to fish free of charge.
MLK Day is Monday, Jan. 21. Government offices, schools and some businesses are closed for the day.
What's selling on the web in Oakdale?
Aaron Schnagl will be facing a jury trial in March on drug charges that came as a result of a search conducted by authorities for an Oakdale woman missing since Dec. 9.
These animals and more are up for adoption through Oakdale-based Coco's Heart Dog Rescue.
A test to see how well you know Oakdale.
Jail bookings information from Jan. 7 to Jan. 14 provided by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.
Students must have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.