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Hometown: Hard to say. I was born in Long Beach, California, but I've been a Minnesota girl since 1995.<b><br>Birthday</b>: Jan. 20, 1983<br><b>Bio: </b>Graduated in December of 2006 from the University of Minnesota with degrees in journalism and global studies, with a Latin America area focus. Promptly jumped into coverage of the state Legislature, then worked as a non-partisan writer for the Minnesota Senate. Took a position as the news editor of the South-West Review for two years before joining Patch.<br><br><b>My Beliefs</b>
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<br><b>Politics </b><br>How would you describe your political beliefs? I'm socially liberal, possibly libertarian to a degree. I thoroughly enjoyed economics, free market theory as well as Marxist social theory in college. There is no one right answer in today's complex world.
<br><strong>Are you registered with a certain party?</strong> No<br><br><b>Religion</b><br>How religious would you consider yourself? (casual, observant, devout, non religious) Humanist<br><b><br>Local Hot-Button Issues</b><br>What do you think are the most important issues facing the community? I think Mendota Heights Patch communities are concerned about maintaining development standards, ensuring strong education for students, and having a say in maintaining the natural environment that is part of our cities.
<br><strong>Where do you stand on each of these issues?</strong> I think elitist development standards can exclude certain demographic groups from joining the community, which worries me. With that being said, taking ownership in our neighborhoods, education system and environmental health is a priceless attribute and residents should feel lucky to live in such an invested community.
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Last weekend’s event was likely the last snowboarding event to be held in the Rogers Lake neighborhood. Next year, Winch Fest could expand to more national locations.
Children at the Children's Country Day School in Mendota Heights learned how to tap maple trees Monday morning.
Legislators await Governor Mark Dayton's budget proposal this week.
Last week, Mendota Heights Patch was there with information about a major spending project in Mendota, ideas for Valentine's Day and triumphs of local scholars and athletes.
A play at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Woodbury this Sunday teaches lessons of acceptance and understanding.
Find properties for sale in the Mendota Heights area this weekend.
A policy enforcement lapse resulted in hundreds of hours of vacation pay to be carried over from year to year for city employees. New policy language marks the first step in enforcement.
Sen. James Metzen and Rep. Rick Hansen say activity is ramping up in committees.
The cuts will cover an anticipated $1.4 million shortfall, and will provide another million of "innovation dollars" for reinvestment into proposals geared toward reducing education costs.
Whether they made school fun or simply helped you pass calculus, let it be known.
Vehicular manslaughter and DUI charges are pending.
Residents are invited to comment on plans for a greenway from Lilydale Regional Park to Scott County.
Despite cuts to salaries, budget falls short on revenue, relies in part on reserves.
Crews will continue to clear intersections, while residents should shovel out mailboxes and fire hydrants.
Interest on an old assessment for cabin property has snowballed. Mendota Heights Council advises staff to work out a payment plan.
After rejecting November's ballot question, property owners will instead see a few extra dollars in their pocket.
Mendota Heights City Council agrees to some design modifications, but sticks to traditional curb and gutter.
West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District board members suggest creating a proposal to use existing facilities instead.
Students delivered message that science, technology, engineering and math are no longer optional skills in today's market.