On this page you will find links to examples of some of my favorite work. These illustrate range, originality, effort and excellence:
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This story was the result of a Freedom of Information Act request, then poring over many documents and using Google Earth. Timewise, I led the Twin Cities media in giving audiences a preview of the state's busiest intersection:
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MnDOT's plans for I-494, I-35 call for turbine interchange and MnPASS lanes Aug. 16, 2018
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In addition to the fun headline and engaging portrait photo, I use breakout boxes as entry points to get readers into this story on a foreign-exchange student:
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This was one of the most-viewed stories of the year for the Lakeshore Weekly News. It comes with a video and answers some of the next-day questions after an election. I worked until 2 a.m. to ensure it was out when readers woke up:
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How did Dean Phillips upset Erik Paulsen Nov. 7, 2018
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In this court story, please note how I use a strong writing voice — that list — to engage readers in the beginning. My goal always is to keep readers engaged to the end:
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Judge sentences Michael Campbell to 4 years in prison for death of Ria Patel April 5, 2018
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I go above and beyond the call of duty to A. be right there as news happens and B. reach out to the family and tell the whole story:
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Firefighters rescue woman from smoke-filled house, April 28, 2013
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This story won an award for Best Social Issues Story. I feel it was an original topic — apartment dwellers who reside next to smoking-allowed units:
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Secondhand smokers, Jan. 19, 2012
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As an immigrant population of Minnesota dealt with a murder in St. Paul, I was the first in the state to actually engage their community. This story was picked up on the wire and printed across Minnesota:
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Karen population in Albert Lea wonders about murder case, Nov. 22, 2011
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