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Some historical context for political kidnappings

October 9, 2020

I’ve been following the bizarre story that broke yesterday (October 8) about the alleged plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen …

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Deep Valley Book Festival goes virtual!

October 7, 2020

Like many organizations, the Deep Valley Book Festival had to pivot this year and find a way to deliver content …

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The importance of media literacy

October 4, 2020

My letter advocating for media literacy appeared in the Oct. 4 print edition of the Minneapolis StarTribune. I wrote it …

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The SLA connection to officers posted in schools

September 21, 2020

Some young people in my community are asking the Mankato Area Public Schools board to remove police liaison officers from …

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45 years ago today: Patty Hearst is arrested

September 18, 2020

Photo: Federal Bureau of investigation Forty-five years ago today, law enforcement officials arrested Patty Hearst, putting an end to the …

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I’m a podcast guest talking about Camilla Hall and the SLA

September 5, 2020

My colleague and friend, Amy Mattson Lauters, has started a new podcast called “Tales From the Midwest” because let’s face …

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Join my virtual CNF writing group class at The Loft this fall!

September 2, 2020

I will be teaching an 8-week virtual Creative Nonfiction writing group class Wednesdays from 4-6 p.m., Oct. 14 – Dec. …

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Slow down, take rest

August 25, 2020

School started yesterday. And I wasn’t there. I’m on sabbatical, one of the major, many perks of working in higher …

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Q&A with Fast Horse

August 5, 2020

I was honored to be featured in a blog Q&A with Adam Wahlberg of Fast Horse, a creative agency based …

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Review of Melissa Faliveno’s debut essay collection, “Tomboyland”

July 30, 2020

I’m often mistaken for a vegetarian.  I don’t know why. Perhaps it’s my tattoos. Or my hair color—a shock of …

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