Rachel E. Stassen-Berger, The Des Moines Register

Rachel E. Stassen-Berger

The Des Moines Register

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Past articles by Rachel:

No 'mussy, fussy' in the Better Homes and Gardens' Test Garden, just thriving plants

Roses, ferns, iris, hostas, trees, succulents and shade-lovers all thrive in the Des Moines space, which doubles as an outdoor photo studio. → Read More

A pandemic project, an Asian flair and Iowa eggs: Meet the princes of the EggKing

From an offering to friends and family to lines at Des Moines Farmers Market and a full house at West Des Moines' The Hall, this is the EggKing story. → Read More

Don Everly, of the Everly Brothers, dies at 84. He began his singing career in Shenandoah, Iowa.

"The Everly Brothers are integral to the fabric of American music," said Jerry Lee Lewis in a statement. → Read More

Don Everly, of the Everly Brothers, dies at 84. He began his singing career in Shenandoah, Iowa.

"The Everly Brothers are integral to the fabric of American music," said Jerry Lee Lewis in a statement. → Read More

Don Everly, of the Everly Brothers, dies at 84. He began his singing career in Shenandoah, Iowa.

"The Everly Brothers are integral to the fabric of American music," said Jerry Lee Lewis in a statement. → Read More

Don Everly, of the Everly Brothers, dies at 84. He began his singing career in Shenandoah, Iowa.

"The Everly Brothers are integral to the fabric of American music," said Jerry Lee Lewis in a statement. → Read More

Before Mark Dayton’s last year in office, the governor reflects – Twin Cities

Does he have ‘senioritis’? What does he expect from the campaign to replace him? How does he see the rifts in the DFL and the whispers about him? → Read More

Before his last year in office, Dayton reflects: Governor, 70, discusses his health challenges, policies, the race to replace him

ST. PAUL — Gov. Mark Dayton is about to enter his last year in public office after more than four decades in Minnesota public life, but he says senioritis,... → Read More

The St. Paul mayoral race blew up this week. Here’s what happened. – Twin Cities

A single sentence in a political mailing sent out across St. Paul this week lit fire to the capital city’s mayoral race, prompting accusations of racism, calls for resignations, and bitter recrimin… → Read More

Sen. Marco Rubio backs Jeff Johnson for Minnesota governor

Florida Sen. Marco Rubio announced he is backing Republican Hennepin County Commissioner Jeff Johnson in the Minnesotan’s second bid to become governor. The endorsement could add some nationa… → Read More

'I support the project,' Mark Dayton says of the PolyMet mining proposal

ST. PAUL — Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton has moved from being "genuinely undecided" on the proposed PolyMet mine to being a genuine supporter."Nothing... → Read More

'I support the project,' Mark Dayton says of the PolyMet mining proposal

ST. PAUL — Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton has moved from being "genuinely undecided" on the proposed PolyMet mine to being a genuine supporter."Nothing... → Read More

'I support the project,' Mark Dayton says of the PolyMet mining proposal

ST. PAUL — Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton has moved from being "genuinely undecided" on the proposed PolyMet mine to being a genuine supporter."Nothing... → Read More

'I support the project,' Mark Dayton says of the PolyMet mining proposal

ST. PAUL — Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton has moved from being "genuinely undecided" on the proposed PolyMet mine to being a genuine supporter."Nothing... → Read More

‘I support the project,’ Mark Dayton says of the PolyMet mining proposal – Twin Cities

Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton has moved from being “genuinely undecided” on the proposed PolyMet mine to being a genuine supporter. “Nothing of that magnitude is risk free but I thin… → Read More

You’ve seen Mark Dayton’s tax returns. Will you see the next governor’s?

Only one candidate for governor in 2018 said he would refuse to make the voluntary disclosure. → Read More

Relax, Minnesotans, your driver’s licenses will work at the airport one more year, feds say – Twin Cities

The federal government said Wednesday that it would accept Minnesota’s current driver’s licenses at airports and other checkpoints through October 2018, according to state and federal o… → Read More

Minnesota’s Amazon pitch: Just business. No gimmicks, gadgetry or gigantic wads of cash – Twin Cities

On Wednesday, one day before regions across North America will pitch Amazon sites for its new headquarters, Minnesota will submit “a business-like proposal without the gimmicks or the gadgetr… → Read More

Minnesota offers gimmick-free Amazon pitch

ST. PAUL – On Wednesday, Oct. 18, one day before regions across North America will pitch Amazon sites for its new headquarters, Minnesota will submit “a... → Read More

Minnesota offers gimmick-free Amazon pitch

ST. PAUL – On Wednesday, Oct. 18, one day before regions across North America will pitch Amazon sites for its new headquarters, Minnesota will submit “a... → Read More