Minnesota SPJ

Meeting Minutes for Aug. 11, 2009

Posted on 12. Aug, 2009 by jeff.achen.

Society of Professional Journalists
Minnesota Pro Chapter
Chapter Meeting
August 11, 2009
Thisweek Newspaper, Burnsville, MN
Board members present: Scott Theisen, president; Nicole Garrison-Sprenger, past-president; Amanda Theisen, treasurer; Jeff Achen, secretary; Sarah McKenzie, Alyssa Ford directors.

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Minnesota Pro is now more social

Posted on 12. Aug, 2009 by jeff.achen.

Your Minnesota Pro Chapter has just launched a Facebook fan page and Twitter feed. We know, about time right? Well, we hope you’ll consider becoming a fan on Facebook and connecting with us on Twitter. We plan to use the social networking tools to keep you better updated on events, news, meetings and journalism related issues.

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VIDEO: Access Education (Part I of II)

Posted on 29. Jan, 2009 by jeff.achen.

Watch video of a panel discussion about the challenges Minnesota reporters and photographers face when covering education-related stories featuring:

· John Borger, Attorney – Faegre & Benson
· Emily Johns, Education Reporter – Star Tribune
· Carissa Nelson, Communications Coordinator – Stillwater Schools
· Howie Padilla, Communications Director – St. Paul Public Schools
· Dylan Thomas, Schools Reporter – Southwest Journal

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VIDEO: How to Write a Book Panel 2008

Posted on 16. Oct, 2008 by jeff.achen.

Watch the full panel discussion.

Minnesota SPJ held its second annual “How to Write a Book…and Get it Published” event Oct. 14th. It included a new panel of local journalists-turned authors, plus advice on how to get your own book ideas in print.

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