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Shakopee's designer Christopher Straub to Debut New Clothing Line
Straub's line launches on Tuesday, Nov. 22 at maurices.com

I am the local editor of the Woodinville and Edmonds Patch sites and a recent transplant to Washington from Minnesota. Before moving, I was the local editor for Shakopee Patch near Minneapolis and before that, I worked for Forum Communications as editor of the weekly Pine Journal newspaper in Cloquet. I was also a general assignment reporter at the daily newspaper, Duluth News Tribune.
Fun fact: While in Cloquet, my team and I won a Minnesota Newspaper Association award for leadership related to the 50th anniversary of the only Frank Lloyd Wright-designed gas station in the world.
Back in the day, I ran away to photo school in Missoula, MT and worked as a reporter/photographer at the Ravalli Republic newspaper, where I loved covering wildland fires.
I have a degree in Journalism from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN.
Mostly, I like to be outside, visiting new places, riding my road bike or photographing something.
Contact me at lisa.baumann@patch.com
Straub's line launches on Tuesday, Nov. 22 at maurices.com

Most of the 100 careers to be highlighted today at the high school involve at least some post-high school education.
Those wanting to apply for the vacant seat on the Shakopee School Board have until 4:30 Nov. 18.
The Chamber has temporarily moved their offices to 1275 Ramsey Street, Suite 300.
“Who’s Gonna Save You,” is the Native Children’s Survival latest project calling people to protect the earth.
Shakopee registered an additional 129 voters on election day, bringing the total registered here to 19,223.
The description of the person in each robbery is similar to the suspect in the Nov. 1 robbery of the Paragon Bank in Shakopee.
Motorists will experience delays as both directions of Hwy 169 at I-494 in Bloomington close briefly Monday, Nov. 14.
Today is the first ever nationwide test of the emergency alert system.
Shakopee has a new mayor in Brad Tabke after Tuesday's election.
Shakopee Patch will be using COVER IT LIVE to release results, interact with residents and provide breaking news in a timely manner.
More than 714 AEDs have been donated through the program, and 16 lives have been successfully saved due to their use.
Some say the city isn't doing enough for them.
In their words, what makes Matt McKeand, Angela Tucker, Jeremy Casper and Reggie Bowerman stand out in the School Board candidate pack.
The annual run will take place on Saturday, Nov. 19 through the golf course near Mystic Lake.
St. Mary's Health Clinic in Shakopee received a donation of $25,000 for free health care for low-income patients without insurance or medical assistance.
Terry Hennen, owner of the Sport Stop in Shakopee, believes it should be easier to spot the deer because all the crops have been harvested.
Warning: These animals are cute.
Find your precinct and choose a mayor, 2 city councilors and 3 school board members.
The second annual costume trick-or-treat parade Saturday was a hit.