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Heather has been featured in various media outlets including WCCO News, Star Tribune, Anoka Union Herald and Twins Daily. She was also included in the Society of Professional Journalists website. As a certified social media strategist, Heather also contributed blog posts for the National Institute for Social Media.
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A sports fan turned freelancer
The Independent Journalist July 7, 2015 This was a Q&A for the Society of Professional Journalists' blog for freelancers, written by freelancer Anna Pratt. It provides more insight into Heather's career path and love for sports writing. |
How Social Media has Changed the World of Sports Journalism
National Institute for Social Media July 6, 2017 Heather wrote a blog post for the NISM website, drawing on her experiences working for MLB and the Minnesota Twins. |
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Delay was bad; tweets were golden
Star Tribune July 26, 2017 Michael Rand from the Star Tribune highlighted some Tweets from the Minnesota Twins account during a game in the 2017 season. |
Keep Calm and Tweet
National Institute for Social Media Feb. 3, 2018 Heather wrote a blog post for the NISM website, about Tweeting during a large event, like the Super Bowl. |
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A Journalist’s Approach to Instagram
National Institute for Social Media June 20, 2019 Heather wrote a blog post for the NISM website, reflecting on how she uses Instagram while covering sports. |
How COVID-19 Has Changed the Sports-Social World So Far
National Institute for Social Media June 4, 2020 Heather wrote a blog post for the NISM website, digging in to how the pandemic changed sports and social media. |
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Rule of engagement: Twins Twitter led by Andover's Heather Rule
ABC Newspapers: Anoka Union Herald Sept. 7, 2021 The local newspaper wrote a profile piece about Heather and her role with the Minnesota Twins social media team. |
Women of the Diamond: Heather Rule
Twins Daily Feb. 6, 2022 From the suburbs of Minneapolis, Heather Rule grew up knowing that her heart was in journalism and that her favorite baseball team was the Minnesota Twins. Read about how she went from a Twins fan to a Twins Media Content Creator. |
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Minnesota's Professional Women's Hockey Team, Timberwolves titles within reach
WCCO News May 20, 2024 WCCO reporter Marielle Mohs spoke with Heather about the PWHL Minnesota's postseason run in its inaugural season. PWHL Minnesota went on to win the Walter Cup Championship. |
#ThisIsNotBaseball: How Angels in the Outfield Might Unfold in the Social Media Era
Al Daniel: Medium.com July 12, 2024 Thirty years later, two social-media savvy sportswriting fans (including Heather) of the film offer their take. |
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