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Franki Hanke

Franki Hanke, Social Media Manager

Franki Hanke, or Francheska Hanke for long, is a senior reporter, photographer, and the social media manager with The Oracle. She’s a student in her fourth year towards a English with professional rhetoric focus and Digital Media Arts dual degree anticipating graduation in the spring of 2019. Her reporting focuses on entertainment, community events, and, her personal favorite, food of the Twin Cities area.
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Volunteers dish on a reason to eat

Franki Hanke, Senior Reporter
April 24, 2019
Owner Micah Sveja stands behind the future bar, waiting for its granite countertop.

Connecting roast to the toast

Franki Hanke, Senior Reporter
April 10, 2019
Experimental doughnuts in flavors and shape clutter the counters and boxes of the kitchen with flavors from the class brown butter to the first test of a tangle brie-raspberry bun.

All because of a doughnut

Franki Hanke, Senior Reporter
March 13, 2019
Lunch: a strawberry shake, two jumbo chili cheese dogs, hot beef sandwich, chocolate cake (hidden by wrappers) and cheese fries.

Roseville’s newest menu addition

Franki Hanke, Senior Reporter
February 20, 2019
One of the puppies waits to be cuddled at the Midwest Animal Rescue and Service event.

Ditch your Valentine, cuddle a puppy

Franki Hanke, Senior Reporter
February 18, 2019

Shop local in one locale

Franki Hanke, Senior Reporter
December 6, 2018
Shoppers crowd the lanes between stalls, browsing for holiday gifts and treats for themselves.

[Photo] Shop local with a full stomach

Franki Hanke, Senior Reporter
November 16, 2018

Use Your Noodle, Not Your Google!

Franki Hanke, Senior Reporter
November 13, 2018
Intricate lines carved into a hefty pumpkin capture a Kong in motion.

Get chills without getting spooked

Franki Hanke, Senior Reporter
November 4, 2018

Get your spook on before Halloween

Franki Hanke, Senior Reporter
October 30, 2018
A bright-green lime mousse soufflé with roasted red fruits and sable Breton.

A Bit of Paris in Saint Paul

Franki Hanke, Senior Reporter
October 18, 2018
Death Cab for Cuties sign outside of the venue.

Electric, yet Peaceful

Franki Hanke, Senior Reporter
October 11, 2018
The decorated Witches Brew Donut from Dorothy Ann's Bakery & Cafe a pumpkin-shaped raised donut filled with a pumpkin cheesecake stuffing and Grandma G's ginger snap cookie crumble and a pumpkin pie spiced icing on top.

Donut Brawl Breeds Sugar Comas

Franki Hanke, Senior Reporter
October 5, 2018
23 different vendors now call Keg and Case Market their new home.

Pints, plates and pottery

Franki Hanke, Senior Reporter
September 28, 2018
Experimental Food Hops the River

Experimental Food Hops the River

Franki Hanke, Senior Reporter
September 21, 2018
North Loop’s location offers Morning Greens juice with sunlight included.

Truce juices for five years

Franki Hanke, Senior Reporter
May 2, 2018
One of Finnish Bistro’s quiche many options with mushrooms and swiss.

Diners become donors

Franki Hanke, Senior Reporter
April 26, 2018
Glass jars of sauces sit atop every table.

Sweet Chow opts for a sweet edition

Franki Hanke, Senior Reporter
April 18, 2018
Skip straight to dessert

Skip straight to dessert

Franki Hanke, Senior Reporter
April 11, 2018
Fresh, cooling cookies from High Five Bakery.

Beer, blondies and high fives

Franki Hanke, Senior Reporter
March 7, 2018
Out of the box, out of this world

Out of the box, out of this world

Franki Hanke, Senior Reporter
February 28, 2018

Good Mews!

Franki Hanke, Senior Reporter
February 21, 2018

Restaurant Week is in full swing

Franki Hanke, Senior Reporter
February 19, 2018

Sound Reverbs through Amsterdam Bar

Franki Hanke, Senior Reporter
November 21, 2017

Lady Power Squared

Franki Hanke, Senior Reporter
November 21, 2017
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What’s the Scoop on Free Ice Cream?

Franki Hanke, Senior Reporter
October 11, 2017

Book Lovers Rejoice

Franki Hanke, Senior Reporter
October 11, 2017
The Slants finally ready to play

The Slants finally ready to play

Franki Hanke, Senior Reporter
September 27, 2017

Journey into the mind of del Toro

Franki Hanke, Senior Reporter
April 23, 2017
Austin Burley, Joe Rauzi, Kenny Zierman and Noah Slide playing during the Fulcrum Expression Night.

Fulcrum’s Expression Night

Franki Hanke, Senior Reporter
February 17, 2017
The Naughty Greek is located at 181 N Snelling Ave. They are open Tuesday through Sunday starting at 11 a.m. with closing varying based on the day.

Naughty for all the right reasons

Franki Hanke, Senior Reporter
February 15, 2017
West Bank Open Mic to feature Dua Saleh

West Bank Open Mic to feature Dua Saleh

Franki Hanke, Senior Reporter
December 15, 2016
The Ham & Cheese sandwich from Birchwood Cafe, leaving with the Dusk seasonal menu, with ham, white cheddar, rosemary aioli, fig compote, and red onion all on a french seed loaf.

A good excuse to eat out Thursday night

Franki Hanke, Senior Reporter
December 15, 2016
September’s show “Super Good” with four of the five person cast working together to communicate a scene.

HUGE Improv Theater is all the buzz

Franki Hanke, Senior Reporter
December 14, 2016
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