Julie Jo Severson, also author of the book Secret Twin Cities: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure, works as a freelance journalist, editor, and personal historian helping individuals record their life stories. A fourth-generation, lifelong Minnesotan, she's still constantly adding to her local bucket list and sneaks in mini-excursions throughout the metro whenever she has the opportunity. Julie Jo and her husband are parents of three.