Two Normandale Community College students will work as interns for 55423.info this spring.

Casey Myers of Lakeville is working on a degree in mass communication and plans to graduate this semester.

He's a 2009 graduate of Lakeville South High School and works in Lakeville.  His hobbies include fishing, listening to comedians and spending time with friends and family.

James Smith of Bloomington is also studying to earn an associate of arts degree with an emphasis in mass communication. He works full time and has been attending NCC for the past five years. 

"In my spare time, I enjoy watching sports with my girlfriend and working out," he said. "I love everything to do with sports because of the competition that is seen while watching them or playing them. I am going to go and try something with broadcasting. Sports broadcasting has always been passion of mine, and I hope that I can get somewhere with it."

55423.info interns cover news and feature stories about Richfield, shoot photos and video, and learn to operate a community website.

"I'm excited to have these two great guys working on the site, and I know the people of Richfield will make them feel welcome," said website publisher Mark Plenke, who is also a Communication instructor at Normandale.

Casey Myers

James Smith