Kate Morgan

Reading, Richland

Freelance Journalist at Freelance

A swift and swelling ship full of rich words, full of joys. Belligerent optimist; dendrophile; rookie parent. @NovaforHealth 2023 Media Fellow

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Young homeowners hunt the porch goose, that 1980s Midwestern trend

1 week ago | startribune.com | Kate Morgan

Melanie Priehs says her job as a part-time concrete artist kind of "fell into her lap" in 2019, when she purchased a neglected statuary in Michigan and began learning how to use the various molds and equipment to make animals and other figures. In the last couple of years, sales of one animal have gone through the roof: Everybody wants a goose. Life-size decorative goose statues for the lawn, garden or porch aren't a new idea; they were popular in the 1980s, particularly in the Midwest.
A 1980s Midwestern trend is back: The porch goose

3 weeks ago | dailyherald.com | Kate Morgan

A big part of the goose trend includes dressing the birds for seasonal occasions. Courtesy of Lori Somen Melanie Priehs says her job as a part-time concrete artist kind of “fell into her lap” in 2019, when she purchased a neglected statuary in Michigan and began learning how to use the various molds and equipment to make animals and other figures. In the last couple of years, sales of one animal have gone through the roof: Everybody wants a goose.
A 1980s Midwestern trend is back: The porch goose

3 weeks ago | seattletimes.com | Kate Morgan

Melanie Priehs says her job as a part-time concrete artist kind of “fell into her lap” in 2019, when she purchased a neglected statuary in Michigan and began learning how to use the various molds and equipment to make animals and other figures. In the last couple of years, sales of one animal have gone through the roof: Everybody wants a goose. Life-size decorative goose statues for the lawn, garden or porch aren’t a new idea; they were popular in the 1980s, particularly in the Midwest.
Division of Student Affairs awards scholarships to student leaders | News | Notre Dame News | University of Notre Dame

4 weeks ago | news.nd.edu | Kate Morgan

The University of Notre Dame’s Division of Student Affairs recently recognized 15 junior undergraduate students with scholarships for the 2025-26 ...
A 1980s midwestern trend is back: The porch goose

1 month ago | spokesman.com | Kate Morgan

Melanie Priehs says her job as a part-time concrete artist kind of “fell into her lap” in 2019, when she purchased a neglected statuary in Michigan and began learning how to use the various molds and equipment to make animals and other figures. In the last couple of years, sales of one animal have gone through the roof: Everybody wants a goose. Life-size decorative goose statues for the lawn, garden or porch aren’t a new idea; they were popular in the 1980s, particularly in the Midwest.
A 1980s midwestern trend is back: The porch goose

1 month ago | spokesman.com | Kate Morgan

Melanie Priehs says her job as a part-time concrete artist kind of “fell into her lap” in 2019, when she purchased a neglected statuary in Michigan and began learning how to use the various molds and equipment to make animals and other figures. In the last couple of years, sales of one animal have gone through the roof: Everybody wants a goose. Life-size decorative goose statues for the lawn, garden or porch aren’t a new idea; they were popular in the 1980s, particularly in the Midwest.
A 1980s U.S. Midwest trend is back: The porch goose

1 month ago | torontosun.com | Kate Morgan

In the last couple of years, sales of one animal have gone through the roof: Everybody wants a goose. Life-size decorative goose statues for the lawn, garden or porch aren’t a new idea — they were popular in the 1980s, particularly in the Midwest. Now they’re making a big comeback as younger people flock to the trend, possibly as an antidote to uncertain times.
A 1980s midwestern trend is back: The porch goose

1 month ago | washingtonpost.com | Kate Morgan

A 1980s midwestern trend is back: The porch goose (washingtonpost.com) A 1980s midwestern trend is back: The porch goose By Kate Morgan 2025042912050000 Melanie Priehs says her job as a part-time concrete artist kind of "fell into her lap" in 2019, when she purchased a neglected statuary in Michigan and began learning how to use the various molds and equipment to make animals and other figures.
Division of Student Affairs recognizes outstanding student leaders

1 month ago | news.nd.edu | Kate Morgan

The University of Notre Dame’s Division of Student Affairs honored seven graduating students at its 39th annual Student Leadership Awards banquet on April 14. These annual awards recognize current students for their exemplary leadership and many contributions to the Notre Dame community. The Rev. A.
Lack of immigration legal aid in Wales 'emotional torture'

1 month ago | bbc.com | Kate Morgan

Lack of immigration legal aid 'emotional torture'Kate MorganCommunities correspondent, BBC Wales NewsBBCElinor Mattey said people were vulnerable to exploitation by people posing as immigration advisersA lack of immigration legal services in Wales is having a severe impact on people and in some cases leading to exploitation, according to a think tank. Bevan Foundation research has found 60% of immigration legal aid providers and offices in Wales have closed since 2018.