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.
I can be reached at hannah.gruber@patch.com or 651-247-6583.
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The event will be held Monday night for Danielle Jelinek, who has been missing since Dec. 8.
A candle light vigil will be held Monday night for Danielle Jelinek, who has been missing since Dec. 8.
Here's a weekly listing of crime incidents and police and fire related calls in Washington County.
Here are some highlights of Oakdale news that occurred this week.
Here's a weekly listing of crime incidents and police and fire related calls in Washington County.
These animals and more are up for adoption through Oakdale-based Coco's Heart Dog Rescue.
The U.S. Postal Service offers tips and suggestions so holiday packages arrive in time for the holidays.
News outlets are reporting that Aaron Schnagl, a friend of Danielle Jelinek, has been named as a person of interest in her disappearance. A third search effort will begin at 9 a.m. Friday morning.
News outlets are reporting that Aaron Schnagl, a friend of Danielle Jelinek, has been named as a person of interest in her disappearance. A third search effort will begin at 9 a.m. Friday morning.
Best Buy in Eden Prairie will be giving away free gift cards and lunch to the first 200 customers during a two-hour window.
It's been two years since Oakdale Patch was launched. Stop by our booth at the city's Winter Wonderland event on Saturday to win prizes while we thank our readers for their support.
An Oakdale resident has started a movement that is sending several thousands of books to Africa.
Are you wondering when your child's winter break starts in the North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District?
Eagle Point Elementary has been nominated to receive a grant to provide technology to its classrooms that teach children on the autism spectrum. Eagle Point is currently ranked #615 in votes.
Hope Church in Oakdale will have donated more than 1,000 pints of blood in January.
A search team will be heading out for the second day in a row to find Danielle Jelinek, who has been missing since Saturday, Dec. 8.
Best Buy in Oakdale will be giving away free gift cards and lunch to the first 200 customers during a two-hour window.
The Jon Francis Foundation in Stillwater seeks to improve the public response to missing adults. Danielle Jelinek of Oakdale has been missing since Saturday, Dec. 8.
The Jon Francis Foundation in Stillwater seeks to improve the public response to missing adults. Danielle Jelinek of Oakdale has been missing since Saturday, Dec. 8.