I'm a journalist who has concentrated on business reporting for many years. I most recently came from Finance & Commerce business newspaper in Minneapolis. Prior to that I worked at the Sioux Falls Argus Leader for a year. I worked nearly 30 years at the St Paul Pioneer Press covering government and business.
Beliefs: At Patch, we promise always to report the facts as objectively as possible and otherwise adhere to the principles of good journalism. However, we also acknowledge that true impartiality is impossible because human beings have beliefs. So in the spirit of simple honesty, our policy is to encourage our editors to reveal their beliefs to the extent they feel comfortable. This disclosure is not a license for us to inject our beliefs into stories or to dictate coverage according to them. In fact, the intent is the opposite: we hope that the knowledge that our beliefs are on the record will cause us to be ever mindful to write, report and edit in a fair, balanced way. And if you ever see evidence that we failed in this mission, please let us know.
Politics: I don’t belong to any political party. I tend to be liberal on some issues and conservative on others. I like to see a relative balance in power between the two major parties so that issues get thoroughly debated. I favor people working together to advance the common good.
Religion I am a member of Atonement Lutheran Church in New Brighton.
Local Hot-Button Issues Even though Roseville is predominantly already built up, the city faces many interesting issues including how to make the most of its public resources and balance the needs of business with those of residents.
The Roseville woman was a charter member of St. Rosa of Lima Catholic Church and worked for years in the jewelry department of the former Dayton's at Rosedale Center.
Koops aiming for U.S. Naval Academy, Paulson looking to attend U.S. Military Academy.
The city is waiting for the St. Paul Water Regional Water Services to complete its internal study on rates.
Reconstruction of a deteriorated roadway from Lexington Avenue to Victoria Street set to begin in May.
More than 100 reader comments have been made since governor's plan unveiled last week.
Event will be held at Thrivent Financial Corporate headquarters.
Sunday's snowfall resulted in few car accidents, but plenty of tickets to residents who didn't get their cars off the streets for city snowplows.
Veteran banker seeking new opportunities for Bremer.
More than 100 reader comments have been made since governor's plan unveiled last week.
The city staff is recommending the Council continue the community's conservation-based water rates.
National Weather Service warns of freezing rain and snow Sunday evening and into early Monday.
A look at some of Roseville Patch's biggest stories of the past week. .
The sessions are in collaboration with Lao Family Community of Minnesota.
A roundup of recent Roseville Police calls reported ton the incident log.
Fourth district U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum reintroduced a bill this past Wednesday to fight the spread of Asian Carp.
The featured performer is jazz saxophonist Ed Calle.
Rep. Jason Isaacson lauds Gov. Dayton for putting forth a state tax plan and budget. But he's also seeking constituent feedback.
Ross Bernstein will speak at "The Champion's Code" 7 p.m. Feb. 7 at the college.
A District 623 School official provides an update for Patch.
St. Paul, with its Winter Carnival, isn't the only town with a treasure hunt. Here's a list of some other communities that sponsor medallion hunts through the year.
