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Job Interview

Job Interview is an occasional series that seeks Minnesotans with unique careers, who talk about the rewards and challenges of their work.

Meet one of the drivers who clears snow off Twin Cities highways

Meet one of the drivers who clears snow off Twin Cities highways

When heavy snowfall hits the state, one person you might see on the roads is Maggie Faris. She’s been plowing snow for nine years with the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
by Lukas Levin

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Undercover agent hunts for poachers in Minnesota

Undercover agent hunts for poachers in Minnesota

The FBI and the DEA aren’t the only federal agencies with undercover special agents. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service works behind the scenes to make sure plant and animal life are protected from harm, including poaching.
by Lukas Levin

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Talent booker juggles all sorts of acts for the Minnesota State Fair

Talent booker juggles all sorts of acts for the Minnesota State Fair

Entertainment companies all across the country compete to get contracts with the Minnesota State Fair. One Minnesota talent booker has been working with the Fair for over 42 years.
by Lukas Levin

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Job Interview: Court sketch artist captures Minnesota’s most prominent criminal proceedings

Job Interview: Court sketch artist captures Minnesota’s most prominent criminal proceedings

When camera’s aren’t allowed in a courtroom, an illustrator will be asked to step in. Cedric Hohnstadt has been Minnesota’s go-to courtroom sketch artist for nearly 30 years.
by Lukas Levin

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Job Interview: Hospital specialist helps children have fun during medical stays

Job Interview: Hospital specialist helps children have fun during medical stays

Any hospital stay can be filled with uncertainty, but for kids it can be particularly anxiety inducing. Child life specialist Melissa Haun works to demystify the world of medicine and help parents and children feel at home.
by Lukas Levin

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Job Interview: This man keeps skiers on the slopes, even when nature doesn’t cooperate

Job Interview: This man keeps skiers on the slopes, even when nature doesn’t cooperate

Even when there’s little snow in Minnesota, ski hills around the state will find a way to keep their doors open. Thomas Sticha explains what it’s like to make and groom snow in this segment of Job Interview.
by Lukas Levin

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Job Interview: For election ballot designers, there’s no room for error

Job Interview: For election ballot designers, there’s no room for error

For many election workers, Election Day is the culmination of months of preparation to ensure a smooth and fair election for millions of Minnesotans. That includes election technician Danny Daly, who designs ballots and programs voting machines for Anoka County.
by Lukas Levin

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Job Interview: Grief counselor helps kids and families heal after loss

Job Interview: Grief counselor helps kids and families heal after loss

In our “Job Interview” series, where we talk to everyday Minnesotans about the rewards and challenges of their work. Cara Mearns-Thompson is the clinical director and co-founder of The Grief Club of Minnesota.
by Lukas Levin

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