• Allison WicklerPatch Staff Verified Patch Staff Badge

  • Apple Valley-Rosemount, MN

I grew up in the suburbs about 20 miles west of Milwaukee, until leaving the nest for college at the University of Minnesota. There, I worked for three years at The Minnesota Daily student newspaper, where I held newsroom positions from intern up to managing editor. After earning a journalism degree, I went back to Wisconsin and spent a year covering education and doing online editing for the local daily newspaper in the city of Manitowoc, a community on the shores of Lake Michigan. I hope I can make Apple Valley Patch meaningful for the Apple Valley community.

Outside of journalism work, I dabble in expository essay-writing, play the piano here and there, try to keep up with Jillian Michaels and really, really would like to finish the New York Times Sunday crossword, for once. I'm always open to suggestions for new restaurants or little corners of the world to check out. 

<b>Politics, Religion</b>

At Patch, we promise to report facts as objectively as possible and otherwise adhere to the principles of good journalism. However, we also acknowledge that true impartiality is impossible because human beings have beliefs. I would be happy to discuss my political persuasions and religious beliefs with anyone who asks.<br><br><b>Local Hot-Button Issues</b>

One important and ongoing issue in Apple Valley is the development of the Cedar Avenue corridor and bus rapid transit, which has affected and will continue to affect transit and the business community. AV Patch also will keep tabs on development within the city&#39;s designated downtown area.

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A Random Act of Kindness

Let me know about the Good Samaritans in Apple Valley.

A Random Act of Kindness
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PHOTOS: Sold! in Apple Valley

Each week, Patch highlights a few houses that sold recently in Apple Valley

PHOTOS: Sold! in Apple Valley
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Augustana Continues Plans for Expanded Senior-Living Campus

Augustana Health Care Center would expand its Apple Valley campus onto another six acres of land, and add several facilities that target different living and care needs for senior citizens.

Augustana Continues Plans for Expanded Senior-Living Campus
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Apple Valley Approves Tax Levy Decrease for 2011

Nearly 95 percent of residents should see their city property tax bill stay the same as last year or decrease, according to city officials.

Apple Valley Approves Tax Levy Decrease for 2011