Our Mission: The Playground will teach you, a new Minnesotan, everything you need to know to play in the Twin Cities. No work. Just sports, food, culture, entertainment –– we’ll show you the ropes.
About Izzy
Hi! My name is Izzy and I’m a journalism student at the University of Minnesota. I enjoy covering hot and fun locations in the Twin Cities and social issues. In my free time, I binge movies and love long walks to good music. Any time I have a minute, I am journaling and sketching in a periwinkle moleskin notebook. One interesting thing about me, if I haven’t shared enough, is that I love using wine bottles as candlestick holders.
Instagram: @tc.at.night
About Hannah
Hello! I’m Hannah Jarosch, a senior studying journalism at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. I’m originally from a small town in Wisconsin and moved to Minneapolis to expand my horizons and explore what a big city has to offer. I love adventure, and meeting new people and new places. I’ve always loved reading and writing, and now do it professionally with my studies. I live and continue to write in the Twin Cities, with my cat, Milo.
Instagram: @savortwincities
About Alex
My name is Alex and I’m a music and journalism student at the University of Minnesota. I’ve been playing the cello for 11 years and like to spend lots of my time outside of school and reporting playing in a community orchestra. I’m a born and raised Minnesotan, having lived here my whole life. I like to report on the little gems Minnesota has to offer. Outside of reporting, he likes to explore the Twin Cities and go to concerts, both with friends.
Instagram: @off_the_beaten_path3173
About Leo
My name is Leo Pomerenke, I’m Journalism major at the University of Minnesota. I have a passion for sports, including hockey, baseball, football, and motorsports. Something interesting facts about me: I own over 55 different hats, and I work the graveyard shift every weekend at Mystic Lake Casino.
Instagram: @leo_tc_food
About Natasha
Hello! My name is Natasha Delion and I am a junior studying Journalism and Psychology at the University of Minnesota. I am originally from Chicago and the Twin Cities is the first stop in my journey to visit cities across the world. I enjoy reporting on life in the cities as well as my new discoveries as I continue to explore. Outside of journalism, I enjoy reading, crocheting and watching new shows.
Instagram: @life.in.the.twin.cities