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As seen in: St. Cloud Live, USA Today, U.S. News and World Report, The Christian Science Monitor, The Minnesota Star Tribune, The Seattle Times, Washington Times, Pioneer Press, The Sacramento Bee, WKYC-TV (Cleveland, OH), Lexington Herald-Leader and
Covers:  Health, social issues, religion, diversity, nonprofits.
Reporter, writer, listener. Reporter with St. Cloud Live, from Forum Communications. Graduate of University of Minnesota, sociology enthusiast.
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Mental health system fixes aren't simple

Mental health system fixes aren't simple

When St. Cloud police arrested Solomon Roundtree after his roommate was beaten and kicked to the brink of dea…

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Sex trafficking: The Victims Next Door

Sex trafficking: The Victims Next Door

Sex trafficking is happening here. Every day, at all hours. And Central Minnesota is not immune to the violen…

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He has no home but he's finding his voice

He has no home but he's finding his voice

"Once upon a time I was living in an apartment. Then all this chaos happened." That's how 19-year-old Alex Cr…

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A recycling bin here, a geothermal system there: St. Cloud VA gets greener

A recycling bin here, a geothermal system there: St. Cloud VA gets greener

Sometimes it's the small changes that make a difference: A recycling bin. Motion-sensor lighting. Reused enve…

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What you do for family: St. Cloud woman donates kidney to ex-husband

What you do for family: St. Cloud woman donates kidney to ex-husband

While the donation may seem strange to some, it's the natural progression of what the couple committed to 20 …

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Child homelessness can have long-term consequences

Child homelessness can have long-term consequences

There are strong moral reasons to end homelessness and its consequences. But there are economic incentives fo…

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Rotarians create pathway for homeless teens, young adults in St. Cloud

Rotarians create pathway for homeless teens, young adults in St. Cloud

With roughly $8,000 and a dream, local Rotary clubs hope to end youth homelessness in the St. Cloud area. Wel…

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Stigma, lack of access hinder addiction treatment

Stigma, lack of access hinder addiction treatment

Brian Leitza's struggle to get treatment highlights barriers in the system What started as correct use of pai…

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Why you should rethink giving that DNA test this season

Why you should rethink giving that DNA test this season

There are emotional, medical and privacy implications you should consider before sending your DNA in to be te…

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Renovation confirms Church of St. Joseph's foundations run deep - The News Leaders

Renovation confirms Church of St. Joseph's foundations run deep - The News Leaders

by Stephanie Dickrell news@thenewsleaders.om Locals have always known the foundations of the Church of St. Jo…

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By voting, Somalis commit to Minnesota and inspire younger generations

By voting, Somalis commit to Minnesota and inspire younger generations

CLOSE Election wins for Omar, Ellison confirm a spot at the table for Somalis, Muslims in Minnesota politics,…

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How did Minnesota's Somali community impact election results?

How did Minnesota's Somali community impact election results?

CLOSE ST. CLOUD - Anecdotal evidence, exit polls and overall turnout rates indicate Minnesota Somalis voted i…

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Scars no one can see: Nonprofit opens local office to help Somali community address trauma

Scars no one can see: Nonprofit opens local office to help Somali community address trauma

CLOSE Through parenting classes, the Center for Victims of Torture has gained trust locally, and hopes to off…

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'For 27 years, he wasn't dead': Avon man reflects on Jacob Wetterling's abduction, death

'For 27 years, he wasn't dead': Avon man reflects on Jacob Wetterling's abduction, death

CLOSE ST. JOSEPH - Chris Schelling returned to Central Minnesota on Nov. 2, 1989 from active duty in the mili…

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Sheriff: Wetterling investigation was 'not only on the wrong path but on the wrong freeway'

Sheriff: Wetterling investigation was 'not only on the wrong path but on the wrong freeway'

CLOSE ST. CLOUD - An interrogation and lineup involving Danny Heinrich early in the investigation of the 1989…

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'It just sort of changed the world': Document release opens old wounds, adds new questions

'It just sort of changed the world': Document release opens old wounds, adds new questions

ST. JOSEPH - "It just sort of changed the world, didn't it?" Deb McAlister sat at the Local Blend in St. Jose…

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Menopausal werewolves and transgender teens: 2 authors show how representation matters

Menopausal werewolves and transgender teens: 2 authors show how representation matters

CLOSE ST. CLOUD - What do menopausal werewolves and transitioning transgender teenagers have in common? Quite…

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How mobile technology, social media can be used to stalk, harass and control you

How mobile technology, social media can be used to stalk, harass and control you

CLOSE Apps can spoof phone numbers, give away locations, endangering victims of domestic violence ST. CLOUD -…

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An internship to kill for: 8 weeks at the Lifetime Movie Network, the Sierra Obioha Story

An internship to kill for: 8 weeks at the Lifetime Movie Network, the Sierra Obioha Story

CLOSE FADE IN. INT. SINGLE-FAMILY HOME OF SIERRA OBIOHA'S PARENTS IN RICE, MINNESOTA - SUMMER AFTERNOON Colle…

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A sorority of motherhood forms during hospital bed rest

A sorority of motherhood forms during hospital bed rest

CLOSE ST. CLOUD - Pregnancy is never easy or carefree. It's fraught with decisions and worries, chance and ci…

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Refugee resettlement costs are difficult to gather, report says

Refugee resettlement costs are difficult to gather, report says

CLOSE We don't know. People tend not to like those words in the U.S. Unfortunately, it's the best answer to t…

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What is clergy sexual abuse and how does it happen?

What is clergy sexual abuse and how does it happen?

CLOSE The recent arrest of the Rev. Anthony Oelrich, a Catholic priest who has worked in the Diocese of St. C…

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Why grown men cry: St. Cloud remembers Vietnam

Why grown men cry: St. Cloud remembers Vietnam

TPT event gathered local stories to add to online story collection For many, the Vietnam War is the war that'…

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What do you do with a child who sexually abuses another child?

What do you do with a child who sexually abuses another child?

CLOSE Report says to treat them as children first, who may need help When talking about the sexual abuse of a…

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