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
Rochester Kid Gets Big Superbowl LII Opportunity
If there's ever a city that can represent Minnesota when a huge national spotlight is shining on it, it's Rochester!
Sugarland Is Coming To Minnesota
THIS IS NOT A DRILL. Sugarland is coming to the land of 10,000 lakes!
Kwik Trip Employee Changes Tire For Rochester Woman
...and he did it in freezing cold temperatures too!
Downtown Rochester Restaurant Closing
It wouldn't be 2017 in Rochester without another restaurant closing.
Val’s Best #OOTD Moments of 2017 – [PHOTOS]
When I first started my #ootd project, I didn't know where it would go - but you guys have really supported it!
Do These Tap House Ads Offend You?
If you don't like the ads, you can let them know on New Year's Eve.
Rochester Bagel Spot Is Not Closing
There's been a lot of concern over the prospect of losing this popular bagel stop in Rochester, but it isn't going anywhere.
Rochester Goats In Festive Sweaters Are Everything – [PHOTOS]
One of my favorite parts about following Rochester's own Tori Utley on Facebook, is ALL of the goat pictures! They're just too cute.
Two Minnesota Bear Attacks Injure Three
Things escalated so quickly that all three parties involved walked away injured, but alive.
Rochester Woman Sends Apache Mall Warning
Her account is scary - but it's a necessary warning for adult women and young girls in Rochester to heed.