Odds and ends

A sports fan turned freelancer - July 7, 2015

Here's a Q and A I participated in for the Society of Professional Journalists' blog for freelancers. It provides a little more insight into my career path and love for sports writing.

How Social Media has Changed the World of Sports Journalism
July 6, 2017

How Social Media has Changed the World of Sports Journalism - @hlrule https://t.co/OANWLttijH #sports #journalism #socialmedia @nismpulse pic.twitter.com/LOwh0pGyag
— Jennifer Radke (@radkejen) July 7, 2017

Delay was bad; tweets were golden
Star Tribune, July 26, 2017

Telling her sports story: Former Daily Journal reporter publishes 2 books - Aug. 23, 2017

After my first two children's books were published, the Fergus Falls Daily Journal (one of my former employers) wanted to write a story featuring me and my tale of book writing. Definitely a little different to be the story.

Only 30 Twins games of 98 (99 with tonight) this year have been played in less than 3 hours.
— Heather Rule, SMS (@hlrule) July 26, 2017

Twitter: Pics and praise

Congrats @hlrule Best sports editor I ever had grabs her 1st byline in the StarTribune http://www.startribune.com/sports/preps/85742952.html
— Joe Henke (@JoeHenke) February 28, 2010

Is someone new running the @Twins account?

Because I like them.
— Karlee (@KarleeKanz) June 20, 2015

Congrats on your first strib byline @hlrule!
— Block E Menace (@NicholasBackus) February 28, 2010

Thank you so much to the @Twins community and especially @RhettBollinger for an incredibly rewarding, fun summer. pic.twitter.com/kk8yW5RCIf
— Do-Hyoung Park (@dohyoungpark) September 11, 2016

I'll be in fine company this evening at the Centennial-Rosemount 6A football playoff game. @hlrule #mshsl pic.twitter.com/1f7kBdL2ZT
— John Millea (@MSHSLjohn) November 4, 2016

Richard Pitino said playing in Milwaukee hopefully can give the #Gophers a homecourt advantage closer to Minnesota @StribSports pic.twitter.com/w7D31urGqD
— Marcus R. Fuller (@Marcus_R_Fuller) March 12, 2017

Hard at work pic.twitter.com/Azg6arZLAl
— Michael Russo (@Russostrib) May 3, 2017

Scooping @hlrule on her own tweet pic.twitter.com/bFOa13xUC8
— Michael Russo (@Russostrib) August 5, 2017

Of course it's not over yet, but want to say thank you for your great work this season. TY
— Troy Olsen (@tolsen5150) October 1, 2017

Just want to offer a shoutout to my friend @hlrule who has does a great job covering the Twins. Awesome season!
— Ricky Mast (@RickyMast) October 4, 2017

#Gophers meeting with the media today to promote tomorrow’s Pink Game against Penn State! pic.twitter.com/wHGWd9v0cQ
— Minnesota WBB (@GopherWBB) February 10, 2018

The #Gophers stepped in front of the cameras before practice today to preview Sunday’s big game against Maryland. pic.twitter.com/x3oyKmKw5a
— Minnesota WBB (@GopherWBB) February 16, 2018

This is so well deserved! Congratulations @hlrule! #PageOneAwards #welldone https://t.co/H7thhit1qo
— National Institute for Social Media (@nismpulse) June 16, 2018

Congrats to Heather. Glad to see her recognized for all the hard work she puts in covering all levels of sports around Minnesota https://t.co/o5yVGR2rO5
— Nick Kelly (@_NickKelly) June 15, 2018

Hey Kavita! Yes... @hlrule and I just had lunch this week. She is amazing and part of the NISM community! She also has written 3 kids books recently! #Luv4Social pic.twitter.com/ATLuRE2ApA
— Jennifer Radke (@radkejen) August 9, 2018

.@glenbrooknorth swimmer learns to walk again after beach accident https://t.co/rCb7y9akQm #PioneerSports pic.twitter.com/Wu4NCWnKmP
— Pioneer Press Sports (@Pioneer_Press) April 20, 2017

.@hlrule is an amazing copy writer! She’s a great pen for hire! □ https://t.co/JYezEZRiiw
— nicole ㎚ (@lilmorris19) February 13, 2021

Heather is such a pro and so multi-talented. It's an absolute bummer to think about major-league baseball without her being part of it, but I do take comfort knowing she wears so many hats that now another sport/league will be graced with her presence https://t.co/06viO5JS8S
— Kevin Hargrave (@KSHargrave) February 13, 2021

My #Row2, #7TM trail mix partner □
Heather is the first person I met in the Twins pressbox. I’ve enjoyed all the inside jokes we’ve cracked being sea neighbors. She is so talented, and really likes her Friends references and breakfast cheesy hash. You helped make baseball fun. https://t.co/tKRJSdk1gX
— Joe Ceplecha (Mr. 2000 □) (@JoeCepps) February 12, 2021

Well done, @hlrule. https://t.co/iMXi4o4SLv
— Joe Ceplecha (Mr. 2000 □) (@JoeCepps) April 7, 2019

Rule of engagement: Twins Twitter led by Andover's Heather Rule @hlrule https://t.co/9QuTakTaid via @hometownsource
— Pat Slack (@SlackABCsports) September 1, 2021

Love this great write up on one fantastic member of the NISM community! Way to go, Heather.

Rule of engagement: @Twins Twitter led by Andover's Heather Rule @hlrule https://t.co/FAmZQMv4fu pic.twitter.com/9YHdbih4N7
— National Institute for Social Media (@nismpulse) September 8, 2021

Barb! I know I’m no @RussoHockey but I am thrilled to have @hlrule on our @LPSportsNetwork team, she’s great! https://t.co/2cEXk7BF0i
— Tim McNiff (@TimMcNiff1) September 28, 2021

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