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.
Franki Hanke, Social Media Manager
| Apr 21, 2019 | “Metamorphoses” makes a splash at Guthrie Theater (Story) |
| Apr 17, 2019 | Baking duo sell macarons with hashtags (Story) |
| Apr 10, 2019 | Connecting roast to the toast (Story/Media) |
| Mar 23, 2019 | Guthrie strikes classic adaptation right on the nose (Story) |
| Mar 13, 2019 | All because of a doughnut (Story/Media) |
| Mar 06, 2019 | Guthrie’s “As You Like It” plays with modern-classic juxtaposition (Story) |
| Feb 28, 2019 | IDs checked at the door for Minnesota Children’s Museum (Story) |
| Feb 20, 2019 | Roseville’s newest menu addition (Story) |
| Feb 18, 2019 | Ditch your Valentine, cuddle a puppy (Story) |
| Dec 06, 2018 | Shop local in one locale (Story) |
| Nov 16, 2018 | Shop local with a full stomach (Story/Media) |
| Nov 16, 2018 | Post-election, front runner keeps conversations political (Story) |
| Nov 13, 2018 | Use Your Noodle, Not Your Google! (Story) |
| Nov 04, 2018 | Get chills without getting spooked (Story/Media) |
| Oct 30, 2018 | Get your spook on before Halloween (Story) |
| Oct 18, 2018 | A Bit of Paris in Saint Paul (Story) |
| Oct 11, 2018 | Electric, yet Peaceful (Story/Media) |
| Oct 05, 2018 | Donut Brawl Breeds Sugar Comas (Story/Media) |
| Sep 28, 2018 | Pints, plates and pottery (Story) |
| Sep 21, 2018 | Roti rolling out fast casual Mediterranean (Story) |
| Sep 21, 2018 | Experimental Food Hops the River (Story) |
| May 07, 2018 | Petting zoo out, therapy dogs in (Story/Media) |
| May 02, 2018 | Truce juices for five years (Story/Media) |
| May 02, 2018 | MIA’s Art in Bloom shows blossoming new family tradition (Story/Media) |
| Apr 26, 2018 | Diners become donors (Story/Media) |
| Apr 18, 2018 | Sweet Chow opts for a sweet edition (Story/Media) |
| Apr 11, 2018 | Skip straight to dessert (Story/Media) |
| Mar 07, 2018 | Beer, blondies and high fives (Story/Media) |
| Feb 28, 2018 | Out of the box, out of this world (Story/Media) |
| Feb 21, 2018 | Good Mews! (Story) |
| Feb 19, 2018 | Restaurant Week is in full swing (Story) |
| Feb 19, 2018 | Right out of literature class and onto stage (Story) |
| Nov 21, 2017 | Twin Cities hosts an array of local shopping (Story) |
| Nov 21, 2017 | Sound Reverbs through Amsterdam Bar (Story) |
| Nov 21, 2017 | Lady Power Squared (Story) |
| Oct 25, 2017 | Hearty Applause for “Suddenly Last Summer” (Story) |
| Oct 11, 2017 | What’s the Scoop on Free Ice Cream? (Story/Media) |
| Oct 11, 2017 | Book Lovers Rejoice (Story) |
| Oct 04, 2017 | “How to Use a Knife” sparks cutting laughter at Mixed Blood (Story) |
| Sep 27, 2017 | The Slants finally ready to play (Story) |
| Sep 20, 2017 | Selby Avenue JazzFest Gets People On Their Feet and in the Street (Story) |
| Apr 30, 2017 | I rah, you rah, we all rah for Rah’Mn (Story) |
| Apr 23, 2017 | Journey into the mind of del Toro (Story) |
| Mar 12, 2017 | Allah-Las determined to be different (Story) |
| Feb 22, 2017 | “These Things Happen” Happens to be a Bold New Take on Comedic Theatre (Story) |
| Feb 17, 2017 | Fulcrum’s Expression Night (Story) |
| Feb 15, 2017 | Naughty for all the right reasons (Story/Media) |
| Dec 15, 2016 | Sober Queer History leaves alcohol out, but adds in personal storytelling. (Story) |
| Dec 15, 2016 | West Bank Open Mic to feature Dua Saleh (Story) |
| Dec 15, 2016 | A good excuse to eat out Thursday night (Story) |
| Dec 14, 2016 | HUGE Improv Theater is all the buzz (Story) |
| Dec 14, 2016 | Holiday Sampler offers free introduction to local, natural goods (Story) |
| Nov 25, 2016 | Word Brew offers speed dating for books (Story) |
| Nov 09, 2016 | Penumbra Theatre hosts a life-giving performance (Story) |
| Nov 02, 2016 | Good weather and the promise of food means long lines and huge crowds (Story) |