Michael Rose, Patch Staff
- St. Louis Park, MN
Michael Rose is a Minnesota native who is happy to be back home in the Twin Cities, trying his hand at community journalism. When not scouring for news, he enjoys the soap opera that is the Minnesota Vikings, as well as being an amateur (OK, very amateur) chef.
Michael attended the University of Minnesota, majoring in journalism and political science, and graduating in 2008. While there, he worked for the award-winning college paper, the Minnesota Daily, as a reporter and an editor. After college, he headed to SPAM Town, USA — Austin, Minn. Michael worked at the Austin Daily Herald, primarily covering city council and the local police department. He also won a 2009 Minnesota Newspaper Association award for spot news coverage of a tornado that hit Austin.
As he was getting homesick for the Twin Cities, Michael found Patch at the perfect time in his life. Excited to be living and working in St. Louis Park, he hopes to bring meaningful and impactful journalism to the area. Michael loves to talk (just ask his fiancee, Jenny), so please drop him a line any time. And he especially wants to hear about ways Patch can better serve you.
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<b>Politics</b>
Not registered with a particular party. Generally, I see myself as socially liberal and fiscally conservative. I know, not very exciting.
<b>Religion</b>
Give me a call or send me an e-mail and I'd be happy to discuss this more with you.
<b>Local Hot-Button Issues </b>
Right now, St. Louis Park is looking at the potential of a freight rail re-route through town as part of a larger plan to bring light rail to the region. While many support the idea of light rail, citizens have been less happy with the proposed re-route, which could bring bigger and faster trains past the high school — and more frequently. Some residents have put up distinctive orange yard signs to show their opposition to the idea.
St. Louis Park schools have also gone through a major change recently, with the closing of an elementary school and the restructuring of the rest of the district. With state funding for education scarce these days and budget cuts looming in the district, it will be interesting to see what impact the reorganization has long term.
Posting Activity
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Emerald Ash Borer Risk Management Workshop
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Westwood Hills Halloween Party
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SLP HS Fall Musical "All Shook Up"
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SLP HS Fall Musical "All Shook Up"
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Snow Forecast Means Winter Parking Bans Are On The Way
Street parking in St. Louis Park is banned automatically if there are 3 inches or more of snow on the ground.
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Local Aussie Rules Football Team Wins National Title
The Minnesota Freeze topped a Los Angeles team over the weekend for its third championship.
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Trampoline Helps 93-Year-Old SLP Man Feel Young (VIDEO)
Elliott Royce exercises at Minnesota Twisters three times per week.
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Orioles Finish Regular Season With Loss to Fridley
The Orioles host a section playoff game next week.
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BSM Girls Soccer Headed to State With Undefeated Record
The Red Knights topped Orono on Tuesday for the Section 6A championship.
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Aquila Advocate Named Newest School Board Member
Ken Morrison will be taking over for Pam Rykken.
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St. Louis Park Police Calls, Tuesday, Oct. 16
A look at the St. Louis Park Police Department's calls for service over the last 24 hours.
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Boo! Annual Westwood Halloween Party is this Weekend
Ghosts, goblins and ghouls are sure to haunt the local nature center.
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READ: 911 Transcript from Mpls. Shooting That Killed St. Louis Park Man
The City of Minneapolis released the document Tuesday showing conversations between emergency dispatch staff and people at the scene of the Sept. 17 shootings at Accent Signage that left Reuven Rahamim and 6 others, including the shooter, dead.
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St. Louis Park Police Calls, Monday, Oct. 15
A look at the St. Louis Park Police Department's calls for service over the last 24 hours.
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Watch the Second Presidential Debate In, Around St. Louis Park
President Barack Obama and challenger Mitt Romney meet for the second of three debates at Hofstra University Tuesday night.
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LIVE CHAT: Share Your Thoughts During the Second Presidential Debate
Participate in Patch’s live blog while you’re watching Tuesday's second debate, and share your thoughts on how the candidates are doing.
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St. Louis Park Weekend Police Calls, Oct. 12-14
A look at the St. Louis Park Police Department's calls for service over the last 72 hours.
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Enter to Win Patch’s Best Halloween Costume in America Contest
We're searching for the best Halloween Costume in America. Enter yourself or your kids for a chance to win $5,000.