2009 Page One Awards: Contest Update

Thank you to all of the entrants of the 2009 Page One Awards. This year, we received more than 420 entries this year in Newspaper, Magazine, Television, Radio and Online Categories. Entries are currently being judged by partner SPJ chapters in comparable markets throughout the U.S. Contest results will be returned to MN SPJ by mid-April when results will be…

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Call for entries: 2009 Minnesota SPJ Scholarship

The Minnesota Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists (MN SPJ) is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for its 2009 student scholarship. This year, MN SPJ will award two $1,000 scholarships to students pursuing a career in journalism. Applicants must either be enrolled in a post-secondary institution in Minnesota or be a Minnesota high school graduate…

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MN SPJ Supports Online Journalists

Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists supports the ability of online-based journalists to attend any and all legislative gatherings open to other media. SPJ can see no reason why journalists should be excluded because of how their product is distributed. By barring online reporters, legislators portray themselves as out of touch with the method by which an increasing number of Minnesotans…

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PAGE ONE DEADLINE THIS WEEK!

Don’t forget to submit your entry for the 2009 Page One Awards by this Wednesday, February 18th. This year, MN SPJ is excited to announce that it has put the entry process online. Entrants can submit entries and payment at: Read more about the entry categories. Please note: MN SPJ prefers that you submit a digital copy of your…

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VIDEO: News coverage of the Somali community (Part 1 of 2)

News Coverage of the Somali Community @ Yahoo! Video Watch video of a panel of local journalists and Somali community leaders discussing challenges to covering an immigrant community and the differing roles of the mainstream media and the ethnic news media in covering the Somali community. Panelists included: • Moderator – Wendy Wyatt, University of St. Thomas • Julia Opoti,…

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VIDEO: Access Education (Part I of II)

SPJ Event: "Access Education" Part I of II @ Yahoo! Video Watch video of a panel discussion about the challenges Minnesota reporters and photographers face when covering education-related stories featuring: · John Borger, Attorney – Faegre & Benson · Emily Johns, Education Reporter – Star Tribune · Carissa Nelson, Communications Coordinator – Stillwater Schools · Howie Padilla, Communications Director –…

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VIDEO: Access Education (Part II of II)

SPJ Event: "Access Education" Part II of II @ Yahoo! Video Watch video of a panel discussion about the challenges Minnesota reporters and photographers face when covering education-related stories featuring: · John Borger, Attorney – Faegre & Benson · Emily Johns, Education Reporter – Star Tribune · Carissa Nelson, Communications Coordinator – Stillwater Schools · Howie Padilla, Communications Director –…

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Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists Freedom of Information Award Winners

The Peter S. Popovich Award is given by the board of the Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists annually to the person or organization that exemplifies the fight for First Amendment rights. The award, MN SPJ’s most prestigious, honors the life of Peter Popovich, a legislator, jurist, and tireless advocate for First Amendment rights. Popovich served in the state House of…

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