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David Gillette
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David Gillette is an Emmy-winning commentator and the creator of the illustrated essay. He began his career in 2002 by launching Nate On Drums, a public access comedy show that was quickly picked up by Minnesota's ABC affiliate, KSTC.TV, Channel 45.
In 2006, David's cartoon segments caught the attention of Twin Cities Public Television and he was offered a coveted commentator slot on Almanac, Minnesota’s longest-running public affairs show. Since then, David has earned three Emmy awards as the region’s best On-Air Commentator and a First Place Award for Columns and Analysis from Capitolbeat, the National Association of Capitol Reporters and Editors.
During the legislative session, David writes, illustrates and produces "How It Happens," a weekly broadcast segment that sheds light on the people, places and processes that influence our civic discourse. Look for "How It Happens" every Wednesday night, right here on Almanac: At the Capitol.