Minnesota journalists lost a great friend this month. Dave Aeikens, who served as MNSPJ chapter president in 1999 before taking leadership positions over the next decade with SPJ National, died on Wednesday, Nov. 24, at the age of 53. Dave’s family has published a very loving obituary and SPJ National issued a statement that catalogues his many accomplishments. At MNSPJ,…

The Minnesota chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists applauds the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and journalist Jared Goyette for their work securing an indefinite ban on law enforcement agencies using force against journalists. U.S. District Judge Wilhelmina Wright’s preliminary injunction Thursday came in response to a class-action lawsuit filed by the ACLU on behalf of Goyette. The preliminary injunction will remain…

MNSPJ is buying the pizza and some of the drinks for a September get-together where 2021 Page One Award winners can pick up plaques and certificates. We hope it’s an event where all journalists can gather for friendly conversation. WHO: All of us! WHAT: Come reconnect with colleagues and journalists from across the state and pick up awards WHEN: Thursday,…

MNSPJ announced results from the 2021-22 board election during the chapter’s annual meeting on Thursday, Aug. 19. Brian Arola was voted president-elect while secretary Taryn Phaneuf and treasurer Briana Bierschbach were re-elected as board officers. Arola will become president next summer when the term of current president Chris Snowbeck ends in June. Also in the election, board members Hal Davis…

The Minnesota professional chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 17, at 6:30 p.m. at Dual Citizen Brewing Company in St. Paul. Any member can attend, but please send us a note in advance so we’re sure to have room. Direct any RSVPs/questions to minnesota.spj@gmail.com. Scholarship Popovich General Awards Special Awards

The Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists is seeking candidates to serve on the board of directors for the 2021-22 year. We will be electing four board members as well as a president-elect, treasurer and secretary. The deadline for candidate statements is now 12 noon on Monday, July 12 Friday, July 9. Ballots will be distributed to members later that day.…

The Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists is seeking candidates to serve on the board of directors for the 2021-22 year. We will be looking to elect four board members as well as a president-elect, treasurer and secretary. Candidate statements should be submitted by Wednesday, July 7, at which points ballots will be distributed to members. Votes will be tallied at…