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
Dog Brawl In Downtown Rochester? – [WATCH]
Don't say little dogs can't put up a fight!
5 Thoughts We’ve All Had About Rochester Construction
Don't lie. You've felt this too.
Celebrate The 20th Anniversary Of ‘The Big Lebowski’ In Rochester
I know I'm not the only Lebowski fan in southeast Minnesota!
Does Minnesota Have Its Own ‘Nessie’ In Lake Pepin?
We've heard a lot of myths about "Nessie", the famous "Loch Ness Monster" in Scotland - but does Minnesota have it's own "Nessie" in Rochester's backyard?
Watch This Rochester Music Video Filmed At A Quarry
Who knew Rochester could make an amazing backdrop for a sweet music video?
Five Finger Death Punch Are Bringing Metal Friends To Minnesota
The summer concert season isn't over yet. In fact, this tour isn't hitting Minnesota until November - but it's got plenty of sizzle!
How To Protect Your SE Minnesota Place Of Worship From Violence
The Freeborn County Sheriff's Office is leading a class that will teach you how to defend yourself, and your church, from acts of violence.
Val: What I’ve Learned After Two Years In Rochester
On July 26th, 2016, I packed up my cat and some "small boxes" (which may or may not have contained twenty pairs of shows) and made the five-hour drive for Rochester, Minnesota.
The 3 Closest Dog-Friendly Beaches To Rochester
We may not always think "beach" when we think Minnesota, but think about it... we do have 90,000 miles of shoreline! That's way more than California, Florida and Hawaii combined!
Review: Skillet Set Rochester On Fire
When Mike Protich of Red Sun Rising declared on stage that they and Skillet were "family" and that this show was a "reunion", we knew they already understood what Rochester was all about.