Below is a sampling of my work, including writing, photography and multimedia. Examples of editing work, press releases, graphic design, website creation, newsletter writing, social media and additional multimedia samples are available upon request. Want to connect? Feel free to contact me.
Government writing
Citizens, officials renew interest in Dan Patch line
Traffic on Highway 13 in Savage snarls drivers’ routes
Housing growth steady in Savage
Twitter reacts to Franken’s resignation
Diversity and race
New Black Student Union forms at Burnsville High School
Peace celebration replaces Christmas tradition at Savage school (video)
Students confront racial inequity in District 191
Savage school develops culture of tolerance amid growing diversity
Somali, Latino parent meetings at Hidden Valley bring new support for families
Cultural liaison mends ties between Native American community, District 191
St. Paul fusion grocery store helps food startups, ethnic food producers
Investigative reporting
Gambling on Growth series, conducted with my colleague Kirsti Marohn. The series won a Frank Premack Public Affairs Journalism Award from the University of Minnesota and a Sigma Delta Chi Award from the National Society of Professional Journalists.
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*Day 2: Page one, two, three and four
Gas prices at the pump aren’t always accurate
Troubled business fails to deliver to many customers
Polaris to pay $27.25 million to settle federal complaint over recalls
Features and enterprise
Family finds solace 10 years after Craigslist murder
Savage, Burnsville residents report shaking homes
Burnsville student who died at NDSU was ‘loved by his classmates’
Savage police detective tracks down ‘godfather’ of mail theft
Shakopee resident creates ‘Minnesota’s smallest small town’
Local family celebrates milestones after I-35W bridge collapse
Video + Photography
Communities jump into icy water during Polar Plunge
Mayor of Minnesota’s smallest town talks about Mount Holly
Award-winning art instructor shares her passion for teaching
Spelling champion talks about her most nerve-wracking moment on stage
Magazine Writing
April 2014 issue of Savvy Magazine
Human Resources, Without the Department
Columns
As depression and suicide rise, connection and reflection could help
Ease your winter blues with these tips
5 ways to reduce holiday stress
My Tiny Letter was fun while it lasted
