Q & A on expereince of running 50 states
The Rochester Running Club inquires about the marathon goal of 50 states.
Retired from newspaper life, but still a part of me
You've landed on the site of David Phillips of Spring Valley, Minnesota. I spent more than 40 years in the newspaper/publishing/printing induwstry as a reporter, editor, publisher, graphic designer and photographer, so it is appropriate that the home page of my site look like a newspaper, even if there is no breaking news listed. Since my retirement in 2020, I've kept a connection to my former professioin through various means in a limited basis and part of this site highlights those connections.
The site also has an eclectic mix of useful, and much non-useful, information for you to check out. This site is ever evolving, depending on how my retirement days go. The focus will be on southeastern Minnesota, but may include a wide range of topics. Updates are forthcoming.
The quest for marathons in 50 states is completed
As reported in the Mower County Independent, the 50th state is completed at Alaska maraton.
Closing in on marathons in all 50 states
Rochester Post-Bulletin article about my quest for 50 marathons in 50 states
Recognized as Spring Valley Citizen of the Year
Veteran newspaper publisher recognized in 2021 for volunteer service to community.