List of InForum Journalists and Reporters
InForum Journalists
1. Melissa Van Der Stad
Designation Night Reporter Author Bio Local government reporter working the night shift ???? I joined the Forum team in 2022. I grew up in Park Rapids, MN, but spent my first decade on earth coast-hopping till my dad retired from the Coast Guard. I currently live in Fargo with my partner. I'm passionate about community events, backpacking with my dog and nights-in with my cats. And local news, of course!
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2. Peter Passi
Designation City And County Reporter Author Bio Peter Passi covers city and county government for the Duluth News Tribune. He joined the paper in April 2000, initially as a business reporter but has worked a number of beats through the years.
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3. Paige Naughton
Designation Forum News Intern Author Bio Paige Naughton (she/her) joined The Forum in May of 2023 as a news and reporting intern. She is a current Concordia College student majoring in English with a concentration in Writing and Multimedia Journalism.
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4. Angie Wieck
Designation Business and Community Editor Author Bio Business and community editor for @inforum. Lover of folk music, comedy and sarcasm.
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5. Anne Sara Bien-Aime
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6. April Baumgarten
Designation Crime and Courts Reporter Author Bio Crime and courts reporter for The Forum. Please send news tips to ****@forumcomm.com.
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7. Bob Lind
Designation Columnist Get Email Contact
8. C.S. Hagen
Designation Journalist Author Bio Journalist at The Forum, InForum, photographer, an old China hand.
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9. Dave Olson
Designation Reporter Author Bio Reporter at The Forum
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10. Devlyn Brooks
Designation Columnist Author Bio Very proud dad. Poker player. Journalistic evangelist. Political junkie. And occasional blogger.
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11. Doug Leier
Designation Northland Outdoors Contributor Get Email Contact
12. Eric Bolin
Designation Web Content Producer Get Email Contact
13. Eric Daeuber
Designation Food Critic Get Email Contact
14. Wendy Reuer
Designation Reporter Author Bio Forum reporter/West Fargo editor. Racehorse owner, lover of fashion, baseball & travel. *If your mother says she loves you, check it out.*
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15. Jane Ahlin
Designation Writer Get Email Contact
16. Jeremy Turley
Designation Bismarck Correspondent Author Bio Reporter for the @flatwaterfreep. Mizzou mafioso. Built by @inforum, @AJC, @columbiatribune and @CoMissourian. Friend of p-dogs.
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17. Jessie Veeder
Designation None Author Bio Singer/songwriter, writer, photographer, blogger, wife and new mom living on a ranch in Western North Dakota. Dirt roads, wind, wheat fields, hope and home.
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18. Jim Shaw
Designation Columnist Author Bio Asst. Mens Basketball Coach at NDSCS
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19. John Lamb
Designation Reporter Author Bio I cover arts, entertainment and culture in the Fargo-Moorhead area.
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20. Josie Danz
Designation Columnist Twitter @jbirddanz Get Email Contact
21. Jesse Ritka
Designation Meteorologist Author Bio StormTRACKER Meteorologist (CBM #758) at @WDAYnews. Mom, wife & weather geek spreading the #nerdword & loving every minute of it! #notaweathergirl
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22. Lloyd Omdahl
Designation Columnist Get Email Contact
23. Matthew Von Pinnon
Designation Editor in Chief Author Bio Editor of The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead. Husband and father of two little girls. College and high school soccer official.
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24. Patrick Springer
Designation Reporter Author Bio Journalist, news junkie, amateur photographer, dog lover, fan of nature.
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25. Rob Beer
Designation Digital Content Manager, Forum Communications Company Author Bio Digital content manager at Forum Communications. @therinklive editor. MSU Moorhead grad. Hubby, dad. 2 ⛳️aces. Semi-pro graphic artist.
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26. Robin Huebner
Designation Reporter Author Bio Journalist at @inforum & @WDAYnews in Fargo. I'm a #mother, #animallover, casual #cyclist & 1976 U.S. #gymnastics champion.
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27. Rob Port
Designation Blogger and Columnist Author Bio Reporter and columnist for @inforum, and host of the Plain Talk podcast. Tip? Email ****@forumcomm.com
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28. Roxane B. Salonen
Designation Faith Columnist and Features Reporter Author Bio Communications Specialist (award-winning author and freelance writer) offering a variety of writing, editing, speaking services through Beauclair Communications
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29. Ryan Johnson
Designation Features Editor Get Email Contact
30. Tammy Swift
Designation Business Reporter Author Bio An old soul with a young heart; have a weakness for puppies, truth and cake.
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31. Thomas Evanella
Designation Reporter Author Bio The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead (@inforum) Formerly The Spectrum (@NDSUSpectrum)
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32. Tracy Briggs
Designation Digital Content and Multimedia News Author Bio Journalist forever, mom of 4 girls (2 human ones and 2 canine ones) and wife of a very patient man. Check out my podcast “Back Then with Tracy Briggs.”
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33. Troy Becker
Designation Illustrator, Cartoonist and Graphic Artist Author Bio Illustrator, Cartoonist & Graphic Artist for Forum Communications. Comics junkie and ink pusher.
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34. Viv Williams
Designation Health Fusion Host Get Email Contact
35. W. Scott Olsen
Designation Contributor Twitter @WScottOlsen Get Email Contact