Jordana Green is a radio host on WCCO AM radio, weeknights from 8pm – 10pm.  Did you know thought that she used to be a news anchor at a Twin Cities television station?

Jordana has a number of stories to tell about herself, her career and her family.  Find out what moved her to get interested in journalism and some of the challenges that she’s faces along the way, including one story that she covered that made her change the focus of the stories that she would cover.  She juggles work and family, and still manages to stay positive and focused on what’s most important to her.

In Part 1 of her 3-part interview,  she talks about how she got interested in journalism from a young age. She talks about how one news story that she covered made her change her focus in reporting. She ends with talking about her start in MN as an anchor.

Part 2 of Jordana’s interview, she talks about how she got involved in working with Paul Douglas of Weather Nation, and then how she landed her current job at WCCO AM radio.

In Part 3 of Jordana’s interview, she answers a few rapid fire questions and then talks about her passion for yoga. She then talks about her experience of raising a family in Minnesota and then ends with sharing what she’d like to accomplish in the next year.

Naomi Pescovitz is a news junkie, she just loves to learn what’s going on in the world by taking in information from all kinds of news sources. But she doesn’t keep it all to herself, she uses her passion and shares what she’s learned with others. Naomi is a reporter at KSTP-TV in the Twin Cities, and she has had her assignment there since late Summer of 2011. Naomi brings an energy and a good spirit to every story that she covers.

So when Naomi is covering a story about weather conditions. A story about a neighborhood or a business, what kinds of things does she enjoy doing? What are her passions in life, and who is her “news idol” when it comes to the national scene?  With 1 year under her belt, does she have any goals for herself as to what she would like to achieve or accomplish in the next year?  Get to learn more about Naomi and what makes her “tick” from a 3-part “Faces of MN” interview with her.

In Part 1 of her her interview, she talks with Joel Carlson about how she decided to become a journalist, and the route she took to get there.

In Part 2 of her interview, Naomi talks about her path to KSTP-TV. She talks about some of the stories that she’s covered in MN and shares how she prepared for a Minnesota winter. Naomi ends in talking about her life as a foodie and what restaurants that she’s tried in the Twin Cities.

In Part 3 of Naomi’s interview, she talks about where she likes to shop in the Twin Cities. Goes through a “rapid fire” round of questions and then talks about what kinds of things she enjoys reading. She shares which national news anchor is her favorite and a story of getting to interviewing them. She then closes with sharing a goal of hers to achieve in the next year.

Good morning everyone! Are you ready to follow the Twitterview of @elizabethries? Lets see how she’s doing today!

Elizabeth:    Hi @JoelECarlson and everyone! Thanks for taking the time to check out my Twitterview!

Good morning @elizabethries! :) How’s the morning going for you so far? Working on prep for today’s show?

Elizabeth:    Morning is great so far…taking my dog Henry on a shoot today for @twincities_live. @JoelECarlson

Sounds like fun! I’m guessing you’ve brought dog treats just in case? :) To start off then, where did you grow up?

Elizabeth:    haha, always have a stash. I grew up in Apple Valley. Go Eagles! :)

So you know MN well. :) When did the desire to do TV hit you, and how did you progress to get to @TwinCities_Live?

Elizabeth:    I knew I wanted to work in TV from a young age..about 13. I went through a mentorship program at AVHS. My mentor was…

Amelia Santaniello at @WCCOBreaking. She was a great teacher & influence! Went to UW-Madison and did internships.

I had anchor/reporter jobs in Duluth, Green Bay and Minneapolis before getting the job at @TwinCities_Live.

Mentors are so helpful in life! You also do “Dirt Alerts” for @MyTalk1071. Had you done radio work before?

Elizabeth:    I filled in on mornings at an oldies radio station in Green Bay for a while, but that’s all. Radio is a blast!

Beyond video vs audio, how do you see TV and radio work being different from each other? Why do you enjoy radio?

Elizabeth:    Radio is more free-flowing and laid back…and on @mytalk1071 there’s lots of time to chat! plus, no makeup needed! :)

I’m lucky to get to do both for locally owned stations

A nice balance of fun! How long have you been on @TwinCities_Live, and do you miss reporting on hard news much?

Elizabeth:    I’ve been on @TwinCities_Live almost 3 years. I don’t miss hard news…although I appreciate what I learned thru it.

Besides working together, do you and @EmilyEngberg and @Johntcl of @TwinCities_Live do much after-hours together?

Elizabeth:    Definitely! @EmilyEngberg and @Johntcl are my great friends. We love going to see Em’s husband @Dustin_Lee perform.

That’s great! When you have down time, what kinds of things do you enjoy doing? Do you explore Mpls/St.Paul much?

Elizabeth:    Absolutely! Mostly through food. Then I work out :) And @twincities_live is the best way to find out what’s happening!

When viewers tell me they did something they saw on @twincities_live it’s the most rewarding thing.

So are you more of a baker or a cook? What’s on your menu for this week?

Elizabeth:    Love both! The @twincities_live ate brownies I made yesterday. I’m obsessed with poaching eggs right now…

My sister @JennyMRies makes quinoa, veggies and tops with a poached egg all the time. I need to make that this week!

Joel:    Great idea! I’ve had quinoa, but not like that. :) Thanks for your time today Elizabeth, and have a great show!

Elizabeth:    Thanks @JoelECarlson! It was great to Tweet with you! And for the record…I’m fully Pinterest obsessed now!

Cory Kampschroer and Jessica Miles are a married couple that live in the Twin Cities. They also work for the same company, Hubbard Broadcasting in St. Paul, which owns the local ABC television affiliate, KSTP. Besides working for KSTP television, they’re jobs also require them to appear on television. So imagine what that means for them. Living and working together, all of the time.  Do you think that you could do that?

In Part 1 of a 3-part interview with the couple, you’ll learn about where they grew up, what they wanted to be when they grew up and what their views of social media and the news are today.

In Part 2 of this series, Cory and Jessica share how a murder brought them together, how they explore the Twin Cities with their busy schedules, and how they go about finding the right babysitter for their children.

In Part 3 of their interview, Cory and Jessica talk about Minnesota vs Mississippi and how long they’ve worked for KSTP-TV. Jessica shares her thoughts on BREAKING NEWS and Cory shares his thoughts on the use of Social Media in the news business.

Natalie Kane has become a fixture in the Twin Cities when it comes to sports and entertainment. So much so that at the beginning of 2011, she started as the traffic and entertainment reporter for WCCO television. How did her first year go for her at WCCO? What kinds of challenges did she face having to do early morning television? How has the transition to her new responsibilities gone for her? As someone that has done a number of things on TV and radio,  does she think that doing a variety of things has benefited her in her career, and should others do the same? Find out her answers with PART 1 of her video interview.

In PART 2 of Natalie’s interview, she will share how she was able to move forward in being a Minnesota Timberwolves dancer, to doing radio and TV work. She’ll then talk about how she feels about doing radio, as opposed to doing TV work, and then she’ll end with talking about growing up and if she played sports at all.

In PART 3  of the interview with Natalie Kane, she shares her fashion sense, where she’d like to travel to, and finally, how she navigates around the Twin Cities.

You may have seen her on the Twin Cities based entertainment show “Twin Cities Live”.  You may have also heard her voice sharing celebrity pop-culture news on MyTalk 107.1 FM with a “Dirt Alert”.  What though are her interests? Who’s “Henry”? What’s it been like being a homeowner for the first time and what’s her decorating style? Find out answers to those questions and more by checking out PART 1 of this interview with Elizabeth Ries.

What kind of cooking does Elizabeth like to do? What’s her favorite dish to make or eat? Hot-n-spicy or mild flavors? Find out her answers by watching PART 2 of her interview.

What are some of the places that Elizabeth has been able to travel to, and where would she still like to go visit? What kind of exercise routine does Elizabeth have? Why does John Hanson tease her about dating? Find out what Elizabeth thinks about the social media platform Pinterest. Find out what Elizabeth thinks by watching PART 3 of her interview.

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