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I've reported investigations, breaking news, data-centered stories, features and much more during my time at numerous media organizations that I've been lucky to work with. Below are some of my favorite stories that I've covered.

THE WORLD'S AT STAKE

May 27, 2022

While an effort to attract a World's Fair to Bloomington failed five years ago, the leaders of a well-connected, high-profile crew of backers, coupled with a theme that's globally relevant, means that Minnesota could succeed this time.

July 29, 2022

The Covid-19 pandemic has drastically changed the commercial real estate industry in the Twin Cities. We take an in-depth look into 14 Minneapolis office buildings and how their combined market value has fallen since 2020.

May 23, 2019

The federal government has spent $7 billion on a transportation grant program that often awards money based on political clout and electoral impact, skirting Congress' own ban on earmarks.

July 28, 2019

Recently released data sheds new light on entities that fueled the opioid epidemic at local levels, including the communities in northern Minnesota.

Oct. 5, 2019

Some say the projects will open up more land for development and spur further housing projects. While others say the immediate loss of housing will add stress to Duluth's tight housing market.

July 2, 2019

An in-depth look at the thousands of people who congregated in a remote Wisconsin forest for the annual Rainbow Gathering. During the weeklong event, attendees build an entire community – one lacking leaders and committees.

Oct. 19, 2019

The developing medical district is located in an area that struggles the most with health in Duluth, according to data from the CDC.

June 18, 2019

With new hemp farms and CBD businesses popping up across Minnesota, people in St. Louis County are getting into the industry as well.

October 19, 2018

Nationally, this year’s election is believed to be the costliest midterm ever. And the level of ad spending in Minnesota reflects its status as a key battleground contest.

April 26, 2018

Low-income students juggle school payments, long work hours and classwork to make their way through school.

August 26, 2018

Nathan Edberg went missing on April 14, 1999, after being last seen at Decoy’s Bar in White Bear Lake. He was 21 when he disappeared, and will turn 41 years old in September.

June 24, 2018

A St. Paul Como neighborhood group and school are in the middle of a dispute over balancing a needed school expansion with preserving a piece of history.

November 3, 2018

I discussed youth engagement in the 2018 midterm elections live on C-SPAN.

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THE WORLD'S AT STAKE

DOWNTOWN MINNEAPOLIS HAS A CASE OF LONG COVID

INVESTIGATION: HOW CONGRESS, TRUMP AND OBAMA PLAYED FAVORITES WITH TRANSPORTATION MONEY

WHO’S SELLING OPIOIDS IN MINNESOTA?

'NOWHERE TO MOVE TO': DULUTH RESIDENTS FACE TIGHT HOUSING MARKET AS ESSENTIA BUYS THEIR HOMES, PLANS PARKING RAMP

RAINBOW FAMILY COMES 'HOME' TO NORTHERN WISCONSIN

DULUTH’S HILLSIDE NEIGHBORHOODS FACE SOME OF THE WORST HEALTH OUTCOMES IN THE CITY — AND THE MEDICAL DISTRICT AIMS TO CHANGE THAT

AN ‘EXPLODING’ INDUSTRY TAKES THE NORTHLAND

POLITICAL AD SPENDING TOPS $71 MILLION IN MINNESOTA

PIECING THE PUZZLE TOGETHER: FACING LOW-INCOME LIFE AT UMN

WHERE IS NATHAN EDBERG? VADNAIS HEIGHTS FAMILY STILL SEARCHES, 20 YEARS AFTER HE DISAPPEARED

COMO NEIGHBORHOOD FIGHTS TO SAVE 1927 CHURCH FROM DEMOLITION

APPEARANCE: C-SPAN