Minnesota journalists lost a great friend this month. Dave Aeikens, who served as MNSPJ chapter president in 1999 before taking leadership positions over the next decade with SPJ National, died on Wednesday, Nov. 24, at the age of 53. Dave’s…
The Minnesota chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists applauds the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and journalist Jared Goyette for their work securing an indefinite ban on law enforcement agencies using force against journalists. U.S. District Judge Wilhelmina Wright’s preliminary injunction…
WHO: Young people interested in a news media internship, and interns looking to break into their first job. WHAT: Come for the career panel with top Twin Cities news media editors, hiring managers and internship coordinators — stay for the…
MNSPJ is buying the pizza and some of the drinks for a September get-together where 2021 Page One Award winners can pick up plaques and certificates. We hope it’s an event where all journalists can gather for friendly conversation. WHO:…
MNSPJ announced results from the 2021-22 board election during the chapter’s annual meeting on Thursday, Aug. 19. Brian Arola was voted president-elect while secretary Taryn Phaneuf and treasurer Briana Bierschbach were re-elected as board officers. Arola will become president next…
The Minnesota professional chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 17, at 6:30 p.m. at Dual Citizen Brewing Company in St. Paul. Any member can attend, but please send us a note…
Members of the Minnesota professional chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists can vote between now and 12 noon on Aug. 3 to elect board leadership for 2021-22. Electronic ballots are being distributed via e-mail. If you don’t receive a…
The Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists is seeking candidates to serve on the board of directors for the 2021-22 year. We will be electing four board members as well as a president-elect, treasurer and secretary. The deadline for candidate statements…
Coverage of the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis and the statewide impact of COVID-19 dominated the list of prize-winning entries in the 2021 Page One Awards from the Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists (MNSPJ). Libor Jany of the…
The Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists is seeking candidates to serve on the board of directors for the 2021-22 year. We will be looking to elect four board members as well as a president-elect, treasurer and secretary. Candidate statements should…
