Attended Northwestern University and the University of Chicago.
Was married for 10 years to Vincent Gracieux, the Paris-born actor and stage
director.
Hosted Minnesota Public Radio's daily Midmorning call-in program and
its book show Talking Volumes, and co-hosted Al Franken's radio show on
Air America Radio. Franken asked her personally to join him.
Award-winning journalist and newspaper columnist for the Saint Paul
Pioneer-Press for 16 years before becoming a radio personality.