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
The 5 Fort Collins Area Home Light Displays You Have To See
According to your votes, there are five holiday light seekers should check out first. These five homes are the finalists in the Light Up NoCo 2020 contest.
New Colorado Wildlife Overpass Being Added in 2021
Colorado Parks & Wildlife and Colorado Department of Transportation are teaming on an $11.3 million project that includes a new wildlife overpass and underpass in southwest Colorado.
Colorado Extends Statewide Mask Order Another 30 Days
The mask order was first put in place in July and has been extended each month since.
New NoCo Owlz Minor League Team Plans 92-Game Season in 2021
The season is currently scheduled to run from late May to early September.
$2.5 Billion Train Would Connect Fort Collins, Colorado Springs
CDOT estimates about 3 million people per year would use the passenger rail service.
Cameron Peak Fire Reaches 100% Containment
After 111 days of burning in Northern Colorado, the Cameron Peak Fire reached 100% containment on Wednesday night (Dec. 2).
Colorado Bow Hunter Fends Off Mountain Lion Attack
While elk hunting in Colorado, Trevor Brown found himself in a stand off with a mountain lion that was 10 feet away. The mountain lion was hissing and staring right at him.
PHOTOS: The Most Common Spiders of Colorado
Need helping identifying an eight-legged friend? Or just want to know which spiders to avoid in the Centennial State?
1 Injured As Train Derails Near Wellington
There had been three crew members on the train when it derailed.
Coloradans Have Unwisely Started Ice Fishing Already
CPW shared a photo of someone ice fishing this week already on Steamboat Lake. The temp was still in the 50's and open water can still be seen.