John HatcherinHey, Saigon!About this project“Hey, Saigon!” is a collection of stories produced by students in the English for Journalism class at the faculty of Journalism and…Dec 16, 2019Dec 16, 2019
John HatcherThe Old Mountain House and a first cup of coffeeI’m sitting on my porch having the first cup of coffee of the summer. It’s a moment that I have imagined for some time would mark the start…May 13, 2018May 13, 2018
John HatcherLearning to live with squirrelsThere are several aisles at Dan’s Feed Bin in Superior, Wisconsin, devoted to bird enthusiasts. There are almost as many shelves dedicated…Feb 9, 2017Feb 9, 2017
John HatcherSleeping with John MuirWhen I first started listening to audiobooks as a way of trying to combat my perpetual insomnia, I assumed that I’d be going through…Jan 25, 20172Jan 25, 20172
John HatcherOutdoor and Environmental Journalism class draws on insight from area expertsThis semester, I am teaching a new class here at the University of Minnesota Duluth. It’s really less a course and more just a great…Jan 11, 2017Jan 11, 2017
John HatcherinLakeVoiceUMD students collaborate on #ElectionUMDuluth coverageStudents from the University of Minnesota Duluth Journalism Program are collaborating on an Election Day social media reporting project to…Nov 8, 2016Nov 8, 2016
John HatcherDay 6: Following an impulse, paying the priceRoute: Melrose, Minnesota, to Parker’s Prairie Distance: no idea (maybe 70 miles)Aug 12, 2016Aug 12, 2016
John HatcherDay 5: Following the Mississippi River TrailRoute: Minneapolis to Melrose, Minnesota Distance: 105 milesAug 12, 2016Aug 12, 2016
John HatcherDay 4: Thunderstorms, bacon on a doughnut and miseryRoute: Lake City to Minneapolis Distance: 79 milesAug 12, 2016Aug 12, 2016
John HatcherDay 3: On knowing when to stopRoute: River Falls, Wisconsin, to Lake City, Minnesota Distance: 71 mileAug 11, 2016Aug 11, 2016