Jay Corn, Patch Staff
- Lake Minnetonka, MN
E-mail: jay.corn@patch.com
Jay is formerly the Local Editor of the Lake Minnetonka Patch. Before coming to Patch, he spent five years as editor of the Kanabec County Times in Mora, MN.
Jay was born in New York City and raised in New Jersey, and he moved to Minnesota about eight years ago to attend St. Cloud State University.
He has a daughter entering the second grade and enjoys the outdoors, music and baseball. In recent years, Jay has taken up golf, and he never turns down a get-together with buddies for a game of poker.
Politics:
Jay views himself as a conservative liberal. He believes in the right to bear arms, free market enterprise, gay rights and the death penalty. He opposes off-shore drilling, abortion and prayer in public schools.
Religion:
While he has issues with the church, Jay is a born and raised Catholic. He spent two weeks in Israel when he was 21 and says he learned a lot about himself. That said, he enjoys learning about other religions and civilly discussing faith with believers and non-believers alike.
Local hot button issues:
Jay concedes he has a lot to learn about the issues you care about and understands those issues differ between Orono, Wayzata, Deephaven, Excelsior and Mound-Westonka, the core towns of Lake Minnetonka Patch. But already, you'll see a mix of stories about local government, business, sports, the arts, education and, through it all, the people who make this area special. Look soon for stories on everything from development projects to the environment and local economy.
Jay pledges the news you read on the Lake Minnetonka Patch will be timely, built on fact and delivered through a lens of balance and objectivity.
Posting Activity
Lake Minnetonka|News|
Make Your Own Wool Mittens at Gale Woods Farm
Lake Minnetonka|News|
Breakfast With the Mayor
Lake Minnetonka|News|
TODAY: Blood and Marrow Drive
Lake Minnetonka|News|
Last Chance: Reduced Rate Tickets for Wine on Wayzata Bay Still Available
Lake Minnetonka|News|
Op/Ed: Coming Attractions in Aquatic Invasive Species
Many people believe that there is no longer any reason to protect our most popular yet already infested lakes like Lake Minnetonka, Gull Lake and Mille Lacs. They don’t know that more nasty AIS are on the way.
Lake Minnetonka|News|
Deephaven P.D. Blotter: Drunk Driving, Unreturned Consignment and Bicycle in Lake
Information provided by the Deephaven Police Department.
Lake Minnetonka|News|
Old Chicago's Minnetonka Location Will Close Sept. 14
Staff say they were shocked to learn of the news.
Lake Minnetonka|News|
Volunteers Needed for Freshwater Society’s 'Ice OUT/Loon IN' Fundraiser
Freshwater Society has been the official caller of "ice out" on Lake Minnetonka for more than four decades, but its activities include citizen outreach, education and research programs.
Lake Minnetonka|News|
Are Republicans Trying to Squash Grassroots Ron Paul Movement
Rules Controversy Could Cost Romney Critical Support in General Election, according to liberty segment of Minnesota's delegation to Republican National Convention.
Lake Minnetonka|News|
Mound Westonka Teams With Holy Family for 2012 Swim and Dive Season
The Mound Westonka-Holy Family girls swim and dive team anticipates an exciting and successful season.
Lake Minnetonka|News|
Wayzata Lakefront Planning Initiative Kicks Off With Community Gathering
Launch event on Sept. 11 to help develop a 10-year plan to revitalize Wayzata’s lakefront.
Lake Minnetonka|News|
Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Amends Proposed 2013 Budget
Includes Additional Funds to Fight Aquatic Invasive Species
Lake Minnetonka|News|
Back-to-School Tips for Students and Parents Paying College Expenses
The IRS wants parents of college students to remember several helpful tax tips when tax time comes around.
Lake Minnetonka|News|
Trails of Orono Wins National Marketing Communications Award
Facility houses 19 memory care and 43 assisted living apartments in a serene woodland setting just off the Luce Line Trail.
Lake Minnetonka|News|
Excelsior Mayor Backs Mark Gaylord as Successor
Nick Ruehl will not seek a third term as mayor of Excelsior.
Edina, MN|News|
UPDATED: Minnesota Delegates Back Ron Paul at Republican National Convention
Delegation chair Marianne Stebbins says state's delegates are "overwhelmingly Ron Paul supporters" and that she "doesn't think Mitt Romney is a strong candidate."
Lake Minnetonka|News|
Three New Influenza Cases Linked to State Fair Swine
MN Department of Health reports his strain is different from the one that prompted current surveillance and prevention efforts.
Lake Minnetonka|News|
Local Mayors Will 'Dash for Hunger' at Cub Foods in Shorewood
Thursday supermarket race pits local officials in shopping race to raise money for local food shelf; event kicks off Hunger Action Month food-collection efforts at Cub Foods throughout September.
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Applications Sought for Cynthia Krieg Watershed Stewardship Grants
Project pre-proposals due Sept. 26.