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MN SPJ Supports Online Journalists

Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists supports the ability of online-based journalists to attend any and all legislative gatherings open to other media. SPJ can see no reason why journalists should be excluded because of how their product is distributed. By…

A learning opportunity

The Society of Professional Journalists supports student journalists at the Faribault High School Echo newspaper. The students worked hard to produce relevant, accurate and important information to distribute to fellow students. Instead of censoring the article, school Superintendent Bob Stepaniak…

Upcoming Event: Election Reflections

After more than 21 months of debating, campaigning and political posturing, it appears that the election is (kind of) finally over. Join us at Sweeney’s on Thursday, November 20 to re-hash the election season, chat about political ads, and the…

From National: SPJ Urges St. Paul Mayor to Drop All Charges

For Immediate Release: 9/5/08 Contact: Scott Leadingham, SPJ Communications Coordinator, (509) 859-2818, sleadingham@spj.org ATLANTA – Leaders of the Society of Professional Journalists call on St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman to drop charges against journalists who were arrested while covering protests…