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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

Carmela Panico, 51, was arrested for conspiracy to promote prostitution and permitting prostitution in June after raids of her bikini barista stands.
Edmonds Patch gives a roundup of local job opportunities for the week of Aug. 5.
Woodinville Patch brings you a look at events happening Aug. 6.
Woodinville Patch gives a roundup of local job opportunities for the week of Aug. 5.
King County Elections data shows that as of Friday, August 2, only about 14 percent of registered county voters had returned their ballots.
President Obama will participate in a virtual roundtable and talk about housing issues with consumers that will be live-streamed at 10 a.m. on Wednesday.
President Obama will participate in a virtual roundtable and talk about housing issues with consumers that will be live-streamed at 10 a.m. on Wednesday.
Edmonds Mayor Dave Earling will join the Association of Washington Cities Legislative Committee.
In 2014, it's likely surveillance cameras will be on the streets and in public parks around Woodinville.
Here are your happenings around Edmonds on Aug. 5.
The government currently bars companies from disclosing even basic information about the surveillance requests they receive.
What's happening around Woodinville on Aug. 4, 2013.
Here are your happenings around Edmonds on Aug. 4.
Of those who expect civility to worsen in the next few years, 34 percent blame Twitter.
Of those who expect civility to worsen in the next few years, 34 percent blame Twitter.
Snohomish Fire District 1 was recognized for its pioneering use of EMS checklists to improve patient outcomes.
What's up around Edmonds Aug. 3? Find out here.