Multimedia journalist
Annalise Johnson is an Iowa native, born and raised in Decorah, though she is excited to call Rochester her new home. I’m a certified sexual assault and domestic abuse victim counselor.
Her passion for writing began when she was a child writing songs and short stories. However, her interest in news journalism began in high school, where she was an All-State Speech qualifying anchor in the television news category.
She attended Luther College (’18) in Decorah, Iowa, where she received a bachelor’s degree in communication studies and a minor in English writing. Her senior research paper, “The Effects of Self-Disclosure in Interpersonal Relationships Post-Sexual Assault: Giving Survivors a Voice,” received the Top Student Paper Award at the 2017 Iowa Communication Conference and will be published in the 2018 Iowa Communication Journal. During her time at Luther, she spent a semester studying abroad in Thailand at Mahidol University; a month studying Islam in Europe abroad; and a month studying the implications of ecotourism abroad in Belize. She also participated in choir, volunteered as a certified sexual assault and domestic abuse victim counselor, and was co-captain of the football cheerleading squad. Go Norse!
After graduating a semester early from Luther, Annalise joined the KIMT News 3 team as a reporter in February 2018. When she is not reporting, she enjoys music, reading, and spending time with her friends, family, and dogs. If you have a story idea or just want to say hello, you can reach her at ajohnson@kimt.com.
In the midst of the government shutdown, the Olmsted County Housing and Redevelopment Authority has a plan in place.
10 Southeastern Minnesota businesses receive funding from Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation
Some local offices are open Thursday, Friday, and Tuesday.
City Council will discuss the possibility at their January 28th meeting.
On Wednesday, the Cedar River Watershed Partnership held a 'Partnering for Profitability' program at the Hormel Sales Cabin.
Sears Hometown announced on their Facebook on Saturday that they are closing.
Jake Patterson targeted 13 year old Wisconsin girl after seeing her at her school bus stop.
Minnesota legislators identify student mental health as a top priority.
Helping people working without a paycheck make ends meet.
On Saturday, United Way of Mower County hosted a preschool showcase.
