Members of the Minnesota chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists can vote between now and 5 p.m. on Aug. 21 to elect board leadership for 2023-24. Electronic ballots will be distributed via e-mail. If you don’t receive a ballot and are eligible to vote, please contact us at minnnesota.spj@gmail.com. Results will be announced at the chapter’s annual meeting, which…
Minnesota SPJ announced the winners of our annual Page One journalism awards at the Minnesota History Center Wednesday, July 26. Here is a full list of the honorees: Special awards: Journalist of the Year 1. Chip Scoggins of Star Tribune “Judge’s comments: “Chip has a wonderful way of capturing people in his writing. Each of the three entries is beautifully…
What: The Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists and the University of Minnesota’s Hubbard School of Journalism/Mass Communication will co-host a free presentation on the Deliberative Journalism Project (DJP) at 7 p.m. Friday, July 21. DJP is focused on improving local journalism and the local information ecosystems by helping journalists and community members come together to address shared problems more effectively.…
The Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists (MNSPJ) is seeking candidates to serve on its board of directors for the 2023-24 year. Later this summer our membership will elect four directors as well as a president-elect, treasurer and secretary. Current president-elect Catharine Richert will serve as president next year. Candidate statements should be submitted by Friday, July 7. Ballots will be…
Please join us the evening of Wednesday, July 26, to celebrate the winners of our annual Page One Awards contest. After less formal gatherings the last few years, we are celebrating in a big way this year at the Minnesota History Center! This year we will host not only a dinner but also a special viewing of the new “Life…
The Minnesota Data Practices Act (DPA) was on the minds of those in attendance at a brown-bag lunch and those joining online via a video conference link on Wednesday, April 26th. Don Gemberling, an architect of the DPA, and Star Tribune Data Editor MaryJo Webster led the presentation. The event was organized by MNSPJ in partnership with the Minnesota Coalition…
In service to its membership and to the general public, the Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists (MNSPJ.org) offers regular training and educational events. As part of this effort, a hybrid in-person/online workshop on gathering data and navigating the Minnesota Data Practices Act is scheduled for 12-1 pm on Wednesday, April 26th. Partnering with the Minnesota Coalition on Government Information (MNCOGI),…
To whom it may concern: On behalf of the Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists and ThreeSixty Journalism, we invite you to submit your interest in hosting a college intern this summer who would focus primarily (51%+) on producing non-crime news about St. Paul. The St. Paul Jaycees Charitable Foundation has already committed $2,500 toward this internship. Interested news outlets should…
Thanks to all who submitted work thus far to MNSPJ’s 2023 Page One Awards. Upon request, our board voted to extend the deadline to 7 p.m. Monday, March 6. The entry form will stay live until 7 p.m. Monday. Thanks for your support of MNSPJ!
Attention college journalists: The Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists (MNSPJ) is now accepting applications for its 2023 student scholarship. This year, MNSPJ will award one $2,000 scholarship to a student pursuing a career in broadcast, print, online or visual journalism. Up to two additional scholarships of $500 may be awarded, depending upon the number and quality of applications. These are unrestricted funds and can be…