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MNSPJ Election Results for 2019-20

Emma Nelson, a reporter with the Star Tribune, has been voted president-elect of the Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists (MNSPJ) for the coming year. Frederick Melo of the Pioneer Press will serve as the chapter’s secretary while Briana Bierschbach of Minnesota Public…

Annual Meeting Thursday in St. Paul

The annual meeting for the Minnesota chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists (MNSPJ) is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 18, at Dual Citizen Brewing, 725 Raymond Ave., St. Paul. () We’ll certify results from the election of…

Meet candidates for MNSPJ board and officers

Ballots will be mailed out tonight to members in good standing. You’ll have 30 days to vote. The board will certify the election at its annual meeting sometime after July 18. There are four open director seats with two-year terms…

And the 2019 Page One Awards Go To…

Thanks to all journalists who joined MNSPJ for the annual Page One Awards banquet on Tuesday evening. All winners have now been posted to the website — use these links to navigate categories. Congratulations! Special Awards: 2019 Page One Awards…

2019 Page One Awards in Newspaper Journalism

MNSPJ congratulates all the winners recognized Tuesday night at the annual Page One Awards!  Here’s a list of winners for excellence in newspaper journalism. BREAKING NEWS Less than 50,000 circulation: First place “’It felt like a bomb’ — Explosions, fire rock…

2019 Page One Awards in Magazine Journalism

MNSPJ congratulates all the winners recognized Tuesday night at the annual Page One Awards!  Here’s a list of winners for excellence in magazine journalism. MAGAZINES Best Profile Story First Place “The 100-foot fall.” Renee Berg, Rochester Magazine The judge said: “The…

2019 Page One Awards in Television Journalism

MNSPJ congratulates all the winners recognized Tuesday night at the annual Page One Awards!  Here’s a list of winners for excellence in television journalism. TELEVISION Spot/Breaking News Fewer than 50 employees: First Place “Refinery fire.” WDIO staff The judge called this…

2019 Page One Awards in Radio Journalism

MNSPJ congratulates all the winners recognized Tuesday night at the annual Page One Awards!  Here’s a list of winners for excellence in radio journalism. RADIO Hard News Report First place “Train to nowhere: Twin Cities light rail becomes home for the…

2019 Page One Awards in Online Journalism

MNSPJ congratulates all the winners recognized Tuesday night at the annual Page One Awards!  Here’s a list of winners for excellence in online journalism. ONLINE Best Website First Place citypages.com City Pages The judge called this entry “dynamic and vibrant,” and…