Some historical context for political kidnappings
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!
Like many organizations, the Deep Valley Book Festival had to pivot this year and find a way to deliver content …
The importance of media literacy
My letter advocating for media literacy appeared in the Oct. 4 print edition of the Minneapolis StarTribune. I wrote it …
The SLA connection to officers posted in schools
Some young people in my community are asking the Mankato Area Public Schools board to remove police liaison officers from …
45 years ago today: Patty Hearst is arrested
Photo: Federal Bureau of investigation Forty-five years ago today, law enforcement officials arrested Patty Hearst, putting an end to the …
I’m a podcast guest talking about Camilla Hall and the SLA
My colleague and friend, Amy Mattson Lauters, has started a new podcast called “Tales From the Midwest” because let’s face …
Join my virtual CNF writing group class at The Loft this fall!
I will be teaching an 8-week virtual Creative Nonfiction writing group class Wednesdays from 4-6 p.m., Oct. 14 – Dec. …
Slow down, take rest
School started yesterday. And I wasn’t there. I’m on sabbatical, one of the major, many perks of working in higher …
Q&A with Fast Horse
I was honored to be featured in a blog Q&A with Adam Wahlberg of Fast Horse, a creative agency based …
Review of Melissa Faliveno’s debut essay collection, “Tomboyland”
I’m often mistaken for a vegetarian. I don’t know why. Perhaps it’s my tattoos. Or my hair color—a shock of …
