Ben has lived in the Twin Cities his entire life and currently resides in Richfield. He has a passion for great storytelling and loves to write and report. 

Ben graduated from the University of St. Thomas in 2009 with a B.A. in print journalism. While there, he covered a variety of subjects for the now-defunct student newspaper, The Aquin, as a staff writer.

When he's not writing, Ben enjoys watching sports, reading and spending time with his family and friends.