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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Registration is now open for the 2013 Midwest Journalism Conference April 12-13 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel & Suties Airport at 34th Avenue South and American Boulevard in Bloomington, Minnesota. Go to the conference website to register. Journalists from across the upper Midwest are invited to attend two busy days of training sessions geared toward professional development, career growth and…
The Minnesota journalism community mourns the loss of longtime Star Tribune reporter Larry Oakes, who died last Friday at age 52. Oakes’ obituary in the Star Tribune described him as an “adept handyman, a non-judgemental and remarkable listener, a deeply loving father and husband, and an uncompromising champion of the human spirit.” He excelled at covering life across the state,…
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 2012 calendar…
GENERAL GUIDELINES The fee is $20 per entry. Entries must be submitted no later than Monday, Feb. 11, 2013. All work published or broadcast during the 2012 calendar year is eligible. Journalists (including freelancers and contract employees) working for all print, broadcast and online news outlets in Minnesota (or news outlets in neighboring states that cover Minnesota) are eligible to…
1. NEWSPAPER a. Spot News (One or more stories covering a single spot news event) b. Short Feature (A single feature story of less than 30 inches) c. Long Feature (A single feature story of more than 30 inches) d. Enterprise Story (A story that reflects reporter’s ingenuity, use of sources or special research e. In-Depth (One or more stories on a single topic or news…