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Robb Murray

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  • Freelance Writer, Editor, Content Marketer, and Educator, Freelance
Mankato
As seen in: The New York Times, Yahoo News, U.S. News and World Report, The Minnesota Star Tribune, Washington Times, Pioneer Press, The News & Observer, The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead, The State, Columbus Ledger-Enquirer and
Covers:  Manufacturing, arts & entertainment, business, crime, higher education, law schools, marching bands, pets, gaming, health care, non-profits.
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Robb Murray’s Biography

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I'm a writer. For 26 years, it's been my life. I've spent most of that time as a journalist for a daily newspaper covering everything from cops to concerts. I've also worked as a magazine editor, content marketer and freelance writer. (On the back burner is a book project I'd love to complete.)

Robb Murray’s Journalist Portfolio

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The painful life of Kris Bonander

The painful life of Kris Bonander

With his dogs by his side, Kris Bonander took three weary steps outside the front door of his humble home in …

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Student newspapers are a vital part of campus community

Student newspapers are a vital part of campus community

When I attended Minnesota State University (class of '95), the greatest decision I ever made was working for …

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Series: 13-days: The short life of Hazel Heidelberger (Published June 2010)

Series: 13-days: The short life of Hazel Heidelberger (Published June 2010)

In 2010, Free Press Features Editor Robb Murray chronicled one family's journey with their newborn with a hea…

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‎FreepCast on Apple Podcasts

‎FreepCast on Apple Podcasts

Conversations with southern Minnesota's most interesting people.

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60 YEARS OF OOMPAH-PAH

60 YEARS OF OOMPAH-PAH

On a cool November night, the neon letters of the Kato Ballroom sign glow warm in the evening sky. A few fall…

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Articles

Woman accused of aiding son after fatal robbery

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By Robb Murray Verified
| Mankato Free Press Verified
NORTH MANKATO — The mother of a man accused of helping organize a fatal robbery is alleged to have assisted him and others after the May shooting of a North Mankato teen, including helping search for discarded cellphones and attempting to dispose of a firearm component, according to a criminal complaint filed Monday.
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Creative Connections: Dana Sikkila and Dinah Langsjoen team up for North Kato mural

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| Mankato Free Press Verified
MANKATO — When artists Dinah Langsjoen and Dana Sikkila began imagining a mural for Belgrade Avenue, they started not with sketches, but with words. Emergence. Interconnectedness. Creativity. From there came images inspired by North Mankato’s natural landscape — blossoms, foliage, a red-winged blackbird — rendered through color and shape rather than literal symbols of the arts.
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Poison control: Judge orders rat poison removed

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| Mankato Free Press Verified
MANKATO — Two Mankato residents have been ordered by a Blue Earth County judge to remove rat poison from outside their home after the state alleged they intentionally placed the toxic bait where dogs could reach it in an apparent attempt to stop pets from urinating on their lawn.
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Interview

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What was your first job as a journalist?

I took a chance and tried my hand at writing for the student newspaper at my college. I never looked back.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Not for work.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

Storytelling will never be irrelevant.

Awards

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2020 - Columnist of the Year

Overall top columnist for Division I in the CNHI organization.

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Best of CNHI

2014 - Reporter of the year

Awarded to top overall reporter

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