Hi! I grew up in Pittsburgh, (yep – I'm a Steelers fan, but I've warmed up to the Vikings) and I graduated from Point Park University in 2012. I do have a broadcast degree. I've been part of Y108 and 100.7 Star in Pittsburgh, Studstill Media in Illinois, and now I'm in Rochester! My husband and I enjoy Rochester’s craft beers and wine, movies, live shows, hiking, and it's city/country balance. You can't find anywhere else like it! I have a cat named Pantera too – an adorable, long-haired black cat with green eyes! If you want to talk cats (or any animal really), hiking, movies, concerts, or pizza, I'm your girl!
Val
How To Have The ‘Best Christmas Ever’ With Marcus Sherels
Helping others in need might be the only thing that Viking and Saints fans can agree on!
7 Ways We Immediately Know Someone Is Not From Rochester
It's not "secret knowledge" that folks from all over the world visit Rochester due to Mayo Clinic. What you might not know, however, are the ways we can tell when someone is not truly from Rochester.
Giant Pumpkin In Southeast Minnesota Weighs Over 1,000 lbs
You have to see this to believe it!
Kemps Recalls Ice Cream Flavor Distributed In Minnesota
Say it isn't so!
New Things Are Coming To The 2018 Rochester Women’s Expo
This is a little love note from yours truly.
Freeborn County Wants Your Opinion On Officer Body Cameras
Would you want them? Or, wouldn't you?
Rochester Ice Cream Shop Set To Close
After an awesome summer, I'm sad to see this one go since it's right near my office! Where will I get my ice cream now!??
Rochester Women Caught In ‘Valleyfair Scare’
By now you've heard that on Saturday evening, due to a large number of fights, Valleyfair closed early. What you may not know, is that two families from Rochester were caught up in the evacuation too.
This Minnesota Map Can Tell You Where To Take A Fall Drive
It's so pretty, isn't it!? I'm not talking about the map you just saw. I'm talking about all of the trees you'll see on your next fall drive!
Why Did Rochester Have A UFO In Its Sky?
Things get weird in Rochester when Ken Burns comes to town.
3 Tasty Pumpkin Spice Items To Try Within An Hour Of Rochester
The pumpkin spice trend is getting crazy! Am I the only one who thinks some items should just be left alone? The myth about pumpkin spice toilet paper was nuts!
Rochester Photographer Lands Photo In Rolling Stone
One minute you're taking photos of Jefferson Airplane at Down By The Riverside, and the next... your picture lands in Rolling Stone magazine!
4 Places To See Live Music In Rochester In September
Let's soak up that last bit of beautiful weather while we have it!
Why Was Helen Keller In Rochester?
I so wanted the reason for Helen Keller's arrival in Rochester to have something to do with Apple To Apples, but it doesn't.