Jim Thielman

Minnesota's Jim Thielman worked at newspapers in Minnesota and Florida.

He covered the Minnesota Twins from 1977 until 1993 and also reported from events such as the National Football Conference Championship, the British and U.S. Opens, Rose Bowl, Major League Baseball's All-Star Game, post-season playoffs and World Series.

Also an internationally published freelance writer, he has been employed by the Minnesota House of Representatives, University of Minnesota, Cargill Incorporated, General Mills Incorporated, and a Minneapolis law firm.