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Monica Garske

Senior Content Strategist

Monica is based in San Diego, California. She was previously a senior digital media producer and podcast host at NBC 7 San Diego + The Scene, and has been in the news biz since 2005. She loves hiking, the beach, and family days with her husband and two kids.

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Sports
New sports at the Paris 2024 Olympics: Where to try them in Austin
Ah, we can just picture that Olympics podium and those shiny medals now.
July 25, 2024
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Monica Garske
A hand holds up a yellow and blue "Beach Blonde Ale" can from 3 Daughters Brewing up in front of a blue sky with palm trees.
Culture
Local libations: A round of Tampa Bay-centric craft beers
A turn of phrase here, a recognizable Tampa Bay nod there — these craft beers found around the Big Guava take local pride seriously.
July 25, 2024
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Monica Garske
A view of Paris, France decked out with Paris 2024 Olympics signs and banners.
Sports
How Fort Worth-area Olympians performed in the Paris 2024 Olympics
North Texans were well-represented at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. See who landed on the podium.
July 25, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Sports
New sports at the Paris 2024 Olympics and where to try them
Start training and who knows? One day you might go from Portland to the podium.
July 24, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Culture
Local libations: A round of KC-centric craft beers
A turn of phrase here, a recognizable KC nod there — these craft beers found around Kansas City take local pride seriously.
July 23, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Culture
Local libations: A round of Columbia-centric craft beers
A turn of phrase here, a recognizable COLA nod there — these craft beers found around Soda City take local pride seriously.
July 23, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Culture
Local libations: A round of Richmond-centric craft beers
A turn of phrase here, a recognizable Richmond nod there — these craft beers found around the River City take local pride seriously.
July 23, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Culture
Local libations: A round of Indianapolis-centric craft beers
A turn of phrase here, a recognizable Indianapolis nod there — these craft beers found around Naptown take local pride seriously.
July 23, 2024
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Monica Garske
A view of Paris, France decked out with Paris 2024 Olympics signs and banners.
Sports
Dreaming of gold: Olympians with ties to Madison and Wisconsin competing in the Paris 2024 Olympics
Mad City and Wisconsin will be well represented on the world stage at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics — these are some Olympians to watch.
July 23, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Culture
Local libations: A round of Seattle-centric craft beers
A turn of phrase here, a recognizable Seattle nod there — these craft beers found around the Emerald City take local pride seriously.
July 22, 2024
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Monica Garske
A large beer in a round glass sits on a mahogany table, in front of a blue, white, and teal flash, and a blue wall.
Culture
Local libations: A round of Austin-centric craft beers
A turn of phrase here, a recognizable Austin nod there — these craft beers found around ATX take local pride seriously.
July 22, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Culture
Local libations: A round of Fort Worth-centric craft beers
A turn of phrase here, a recognizable Cowtown nod there — these craft beers found around Fort Worth take local pride seriously.
July 22, 2024
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Monica Garske
A hand pulls a six pack of Migration Brewing's Straight Outta Portland out of a store refrigerator. The cans are a white/silver and another six pack to the right is light blue.
Food
Local libations: A round of Portland-centric craft beers
A turn of phrase here, a recognizable Portland nod there — these craft beers found around PDX take local pride seriously.
July 22, 2024
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Monica Garske
A glass of beer on a wooden bar at Swan Brewing. In the background are beer taps and customers.
Culture
Local libations: A round-up of Lakeland-centric craft beers
A turn of phrase here, a recognizable Lakeland nod there — these craft beers found around Swan City take local pride seriously.
July 22, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Sports
Dreaming of gold: Olympians with ties to Columbus and Ohio competing in the Paris 2024 Olympics
Ohio is well represented on the world stage at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics — these are some locals to watch.
July 22, 2024
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Hanna Williford
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Culture
Local libations: A round of Asheville-centric craft beers
A turn of phrase here, a recognizable Asheville nod there — these craft beers found around Beer City, USA take local pride seriously.
July 22, 2024
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Monica Garske
A baby clouded leopard crawls across a tree limb licking its lips behind a can of the Howdy Cloudy.
Culture
Local libations: A round of Nashville-centric craft beers
A turn of phrase here, a recognizable Nashville nod there — these craft beers found around Music City take local pride seriously.
July 22, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Culture
Local libations: A round of Columbus-centric craft beers
A turn of phrase here, a recognizable Columbus nod there — these craft beers found around CBUS take local pride seriously.
July 22, 2024
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Monica Garske
A pint glass filled with beer and reading "OddStory Brewing Co. Chattanooga, TN" in front of an outdoor background.
Culture
Local libations: A round of Chattanooga-centric craft beers
A turn of phrase here, a recognizable Chattanooga nod there — these craft beers found around Scenic City take local pride seriously.
July 22, 2024
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Monica Garske
a white cup with blue designs filled with a spicy pineapple margarita
Food
Toast of the town: Drink Up Week has arrived
This week — Monday, July 22-Friday, July 26, 2024 — we’re shining a spotlight on the vibrant drink scene in Charleston.
July 22, 2024
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Monica Garske
Two hands clink their glasses containing red- and peach-colored liquids. One glass features a city skyline and the name "Portland," while the other reads "PDXtoday."
Food
Toast of the town: Drink Up Week has arrived
This week — Monday, July 22-Friday, July 26, 2024 — we’re shining a spotlight on the vibrant drink scene in Portland.
July 19, 2024
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Monica Garske
A hand holding a cocktail being served during Drink Up Week in front of Archetype Brewing's window sign.
Food
Toast of the town: Drink Up Week has arrived
This week — Monday, July 22-Friday, July 26, 2024 — we’re shining a spotlight on the vibrant drink scene in Asheville, NC.
July 19, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Food
Toast of the town: Drink Up Week has arrived
This week — Monday, July 22-Friday, July 26, 2024 — we’re shining a spotlight on the vibrant drink scene in Columbia.
July 19, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Food
Toast of the town: Drink Up Week sponsored by Heine Brothers Coffee has arrived
This week — Monday, July 22-Friday, July 26, 2024 — we’re shining a spotlight on the vibrant drink scene in Louisville.
July 19, 2024
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Monica Garske
A pink cocktail, a beer, and a white cocktail lined on a table with the sunset in the background.
Food
Toast of the town: Drink Up Week has arrived
This week — Monday, July 22-Friday, July 26, 2024 — we’re shining a spotlight on the vibrant drink scene in Charlotte.
July 19, 2024
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Monica Garske
A purple blackberry smash cocktail from BOA Steakhouse
Food
Toast of the town: Drink Up Week has arrived
This week — Monday, July 22-Friday, July 26, 2024 — we’re shining a spotlight on the vibrant drink scene in Austin.
July 19, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Food
Toast of the town: Drink Up Week has arrived
This week — Monday, July 22-Friday, July 26, 2024 — we’re shining a spotlight on the vibrant drink scene in Kansas City.
July 19, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Food
Toast of the town: Drink Up Week sponsored by AVA Rooftop Bar has arrived
This week — Monday, July 22-Friday, July 26, 2024 — we’re shining a spotlight on the vibrant drink scene in Raleigh.
July 19, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Food
Toast of the town: Drink Up Week has arrived
This week — Monday, July 22-Friday, July 26, 2024 — we’re shining a spotlight on the vibrant drink scene in Lexington.
July 19, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Food
Toast of the town: Drink Up Week sponsored by Social Cantina and The Tap has arrived
This week — Monday, July 22-Friday, July 26, 2024 — we’re shining a spotlight on the vibrant drink scene in Indianapolis.
July 19, 2024
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Monica Garske
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