What did you do before you were a Miner?

I spent the last few years working as a real estate appraiser. However, prior to that, I was a TV reporter in South Dakota, North Dakota and Texas.

If you could be anywhere right now, where would it be?

The “Fly Over America” ride at Mall of America. There’s something about that ride that I just love.

What are three things people don't know about you?

+ I played soccer in college.

+ I was born on 8/22 at 8:22 pm.

+ I love fostering dogs!

What would you tell your 20-year-old self?

“You think your knees hurt now but just wait. Quit complaining and go stretch.”

Guilty pleasure?

People watching. It’s one of the only reasons why I go to the Minnesota State Fair every year.