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Minnesota Sampler

Each month, SPJ plans to highlight a work of journalism from across the state in a segment we are calling Minnesota Sampler.  Below, read about the December installment and view the story: When Judge Joseph Chase recently sentenced John LaDue, the teen accused…

‘Off the Record’ Holiday Party Is December 9

Time to celebrate the season with your fellow Minnesota journalists at this year’s “Off the Record” Holiday Party! Anyone who is a journalist or is a friend of journalism is welcome.  “Off the Record” Holiday Party Date: Wednesday, Dec. 9 Time:…

MNSPJ hosts free screening of ‘Spotlight’

You’re invited to a special Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists’ screening of “Spotlight” — a film about the Boston Globe’s Pulitzer-winning investigation of the sexual abuse of children in the Catholic Church. “We wanted to show the power of well-funded,…

Intern Night draws more than 50 students

More than 50 college students participated in MNSPJ’s 2015 Intern Night on Oct. 21 at the WCCO-TV headquarters in Minneapolis. Students from the University of Minnesota, the University of St. Thomas, St. Cloud State University and other schools took part…

30th annual Silha lecture set for Monday

The 30th annual Silha lecture at the University of Minnesota is set for 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, at the Coffman Memorial Union Theatre. Admission is free and open to the public. The Silha Center for the Study of Media Ethics and…

This Open Access Decision Really Matters

The Minnesota Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists applauds the Minnesota Court of Appeals’ recent decision to affirm the public’s right to access onboard Metro Transit bus video — in a case brought by local TV station KSTP.…

Here’s How You Can Make History in Minnesota Courts

The Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists and Minnesota Coalition on Government Information commend state Supreme Court Chief Justice Lori Gildea and the Supreme Court Advisory Committee for allowing more camera access inside the state’s courtrooms. Now we need the help…

2015 NABJ Convention in Twin Cities

The Twin Cities chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists reminds all of us that the national NABJ conference is in our state Aug. 5-9. Registration is available for journalists who want to attend sessions, keynotes and the career fair.…

Meet the 2015-16 Minnesota SPJ Board

Results of our annual board election are in. Here are our new officers and elected/re-elected board members, effective July 1: President Jonathan Kealing Director of Interactive Properties, Public Radio International   President-elect Ben Garvin Multimedia Photojournalist, KARE 11    …