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MN SPJ Announces 2014 Page One Awards

The Minnesota Professional Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists (MN SPJ) recognizes the best in Minnesota journalism each year with its annual Page One Awards. Journalists working for all print, broadcast and online news outlets in Minnesota (or news outlets in neighboring states that cover Minnesota) are eligible to enter. All work published or broadcast during the 2013 calendar…

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Off the Record Holiday Party

Join fellow journalists at Nye’s Polonaise Room on Dec. 5 for the biggest media party of the year! Enjoy free appetizers, a photo booth by Pioneer Press photographer Ben Garvin and karaoke emceed by Jason DeRusha of WCCO-TV at the annual Off the Record Holiday Party. Karaoke and the photo booth will go from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.  Door…

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MONTHLY AUTODUES

Budgeting your SPJ membership is now easier than ever with our monthly renewal system. SPJ AutoDues gives you the ability for your national and chapter dues to automatically be charged to your credit card each month. Donations to SPJ or the Sigma Delta Chi Foundation may be bundled in as well. Join SPJ or renew online today! Reap all the…

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SPJ National Award Contests

NOW ACCEPTING AWARDS SUBMISSIONS It’s that time of year again: awards season. Our awards honor the best journalism in many categories – print, radio, television, newsletters, art/graphics, online and research. Submit entries for the following honors to get your excellent work recognized nationally: Sigma Delta Chi awards: Who? This contest is open to all professional journalists in the U.S., as…

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Jobs and Internships Fair

The 17th annual Jobs and Internships Fair sponsored by the Minnesota AP Association and Minnesota Newspaper Association will be held Saturday, Oct. 5 in the Pinnacle Ballroom at the Commons Hotel in Minneapolis. Come early for breakfast and network with other journalism student as well media professionals during breakfast at 8 a.m., interviews are from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. This jobs fair has…

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AAJA-MN Trivia Bowl

Match your wits against Twin Cities media minds — including WCCO’s Chad Hartman, WCCO-TV’s Frank Vascellaro and Amelia Santaniello, Pioneer Press’s Chris Hewitt and whiskey legend Kieran Folliard — to determine who knows the most about everything and anything. Attempt to ouster last year’s winners, the Pioneer Press Bulldoggers. Sept. 19, 6-9 p.m. Clubhouse Room, Brit’s Pub 1110 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis…

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MN SPJ Election Results Announced

Election results were announced at the MN SPJ annual meeting, Tuesday, June 25 at Sweeney’s in St. Paul.  Thank you to all the members who participated in this year’s election.  The ballot of candidates was extremely impressive and the race was tight.  Please join us in welcoming our new leaders to the MN SPJ Board. ELECTION RESULTS June 25, 2013…

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Annual Meeting Tomorrow Night

Don’t forget!  MN SPJ’s annual meeting will be held tomorrow evening! Time:  6:30 p.m. Sweeney’s Saloon 96 North Dale Street St. Paul, MN 55102 What:  The MN SPJ Board of Directors will provide an update to the general MN SPJ membership, and announce results of its annual election. If you are a member in good standing, do not forget to…

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2013 Page One Award Winners Announced

The Star Tribune’s multimedia presentation of a mass execution in Minnesota earned several top honors at the annual Minnesota SPJ Page One awards–including story of the year, journalist of the year and in-depth story. The ‘In the Footsteps of Little Crow‘ series was named story of the year, Curt Brown won journalist of the year, and Brown, David Joles and…

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Tebow, Te’o and Tiger: Oh, My!

2013 Silha Center Spring Forum: Keeping Your Distance as an Ethical Sports Journalist April 29: 7-9 p.m. Free and open to the public – no reservations required. Audience Q &A will follow. Scheduled panelists include: David Brauer, MinnPost Mike Rand, assistant sports editor, Star Tribune Joan Niesen, Fox Sports North Charlie Armitz, Minnesota Daily sports editor. Location: Murphy Hall, Room…

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