Jacob Laxen is Townsquare Media’s Northern Colorado Digital Managing Editor. The Minnesota native moved to Northern Colorado in 2016 and plans to stay because the snow melts here. Laxen loves multi-course dining at Chimney Park, Cafe Vino and Simmer. He’s a beer geek who especially enjoys Odell, New Belgium and Funkwerks. While the former USA Today reporter has a face for radio, he works behind the scenes managing websites, social media and working on major projects.
Jacob Laxen
April Election To Determine If Fort Collins Will Outlaw Plastic Bags
The ordinance would look to prevent single-use plastic pollution. Large grocers like King Soopers and Walmart would be prohibited from offering disposable bags to its customers.
Diesel Tanker Fuel Spill Closes I-25 in Loveland Saturday
A diesel tanker rolled over, spilling 11,000 gallons of diesel fuel across the roadway.
A To Z: Famous People That Lived in Colorado
Take an alphabetical look from A to Z to celebrities that spent time or have ties to Colorado —some may even surprise you.
Windsor, Platte Valley Girls Make State Basketball Title Games
The Windsor Wizards and Platte Valley Broncos from Northern Colorado will both have a chance to win state basketball titles this weekend.
April Election To Determine Future of Hughes Stadium Site in Fort Collins, Colorado
The Choice City will now determine the fate of the 161-acre property that Hughes Stadium was located on during the upcoming April 6, 2021 Fort Collins Election.
Nominate A Great Northern Colorado Educator For Teacher Tuesday
Submit a worthy educator who is excelling this school year. Six nominees will be recognized each month and face off in a friendly voting contest to determine the monthly winner.
My Dog Rox Vote: Craziest NoCo Vet Visit Stories
The dog with most votes at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 22 will win a $200 prize pack courtesy of Fort Collins Veterinary Emergency and Rehabilitation Hospital.
Fort Collins Area Snowfall Totals For Winter Storm ‘Xylia’
While Colorado meteorologists were being heckled when there was no snow on Saturday morning, the weather experts got the last laugh.
Fort Collins Area Snowfall Totals As of Sunday Morning
Interstate 25 was closed at Wellington to the Wyoming border. U.S. 287 is also closed from Ted's Place to the border. A long stretch of I-70 is closed elsewhere in the state.
SCOREBOARD: Windsor Boys, Girls Teams Advance to Great 8 At State Tournament
Both teams will now get a little bit of rest, as all of the state tournament rounds scheduled for this weekend have been postponed because of the impending snowstorm.
Townsquare Media’s High School MVP: Breanna Fowler, Berthoud
Breanna Fowler scored 24 points, made five steals, grabbed three rebounds and dished three assists to help lead the Spartans to a 57-55 first round upset over No. 8 seed The Classical Academy.
SCOREBOARD: Follow Northern Colorado Schools At State Basketball
The Colorado High School Athletic Association unveiled the 2021 state high school tournament brackets on Monday (March 8).