@FraserSLC

Co-founder @the_NTLN - Working for local news and democracy.

 Salt Lake City UT
Joined October 2014
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We are united with the people of Lewiston and our nearly 400 colleagues at the Maine Trust for Local News. Maine Trust paywalls are down to ensure that Mainers can access the information they need to stay informed and safe. Read Maine Trust coverage here: sunjournal.com/2023/10/26/ou…
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If print is dying, as so many love to say, it’s because we are being held down and smothered. #SupportLocalNews
Anna Lynn Winfrey@annalynnfrey13 Jun 2023
Bad news: Gannett has announced that they're shutting down print production at The Pueblo Chieftain, effective August 13, 2023. The paper will be printed at The Denver Post print facility. 51 people are losing their jobs. Here's a statement from our union.
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The public can vote on who should be the winners of the Ballpark NEXT through Thursday, May 25: ballparknext.com bit.ly/3IxPz2Q
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The Ballpark NEXT Design Competition Voting is live, but you have through May 25th to consider and cast your votes. Why not wait and attend our Ballpark NEXT showcase meeting next Monday, May 22nd at 6 PM at the @SaltLakeCC South City Campus?
Salt Lake City Government
@SLCgov16 May 2023
The Ballpark NEXT Design Competition Voting is live! Click here to get started 👉 slc.gov/ballparknext/voting
An image of a crowded performance venue with white text that reads "Ballpark NEXT" surrounded by a white seven sided shape.

ALT An image of a crowded performance venue with white text that reads "Ballpark NEXT" surrounded by a white seven sided shape.

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At @the_ntln, we measure the impact of our #communitynews titles by the degree to which they bring people together and motivate people to act. We believe there is a direct relationship between quality #localnews and a community’s well-being. Read more: medium.com/national-trust-fo…
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@BizballMaury13 Apr 2023
My latest for Forbes: While Details Still Thin, The MLB To Salt Lake City Effort May Have The Strongest Legs For Expansion forbes.com/sites/maurybrown/… via @forbes
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WFAE names Ju-Don Marshall as its next President & CEO wfae.org/inside-wfae/2023-04… Great news for the Queen City!

WFAE names Ju-Don Marshall as its next President & CEO

The WFAE Board of Directors announced Tuesday that Ju-Don E. Marshall has been named the organization’s new president and chief executive officer. A six-year veteran at WFAE, Marshall was most...

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We’re building a #SLC whose brand and identity are driven by people who are proud of our city and who are excited by its future. Let’s keep building, Salt Lakers. And let’s do it together.
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***New chapter of Bike Lake City: Full Throttle*** Interstate Trails: Utah’s plan to build a statewide network of paved, multi-use paths is more than just a freeway for ebikes. #slc bjaminwood.com/bikelakecity/…
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I’m sure there are lots of intriguing ideas for how to utilize the Smiths Ballpark after the Bees skedaddle but I thought this idea of a women’s sports hub was particularly intriguing. Give it a read and let me know the best ideas you have heard. #utpol sltrib.com/opinion/2023/03/2…

Field of Dreams? Robert Gehrke explains how Smith’s Ballpark could elevate women’s sports.

The Salt Lake Bees' ballpark could be reimagined as a space for women's sports and businesses, Robert Gehrke explains.

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Compared to the cost of launching a new newsroom, conserving + transforming existing news sources is an efficient and effective way to strengthen democracy and support the civic and social fabric of small towns & rural communities. Newsletter signup: nationaltrustforlocalnews.or…
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Bravo to the Texas Tribune for detailed coverage of an important trend across the country -- rural newspaper owners in need of succession plans asap
Texas Tribune
@TexasTribune18 Mar 2023
Rural newspapers like The Canadian Record face compounding threats. Publishers face industry pressures of rising newsprint costs and an expanding online landscape. They also must navigate the challenges of serving a stagnant or declining population. bit.ly/3mPCs5d
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Local news can build stronger communities. @Ehansen02 writes about three strategies to address the local news crisis. Read here: medium.com/national-trust-fo…

Local News Can Build Stronger Local Communities

3 Strategies for Addressing the Local News Crisis

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Thank you to everyone who showed up for the Ballpark Community Council meeting last night! GREAT conversation and GREAT neighbors! I loved hearing from all of you and look forward to the many more conversations we have ahead of us on the future of your neighborhood. ❤️
Speakers talk in front of a full room at the Ballpark Community Council.

ALT Speakers talk in front of a full room at the Ballpark Community Council.

Speakers talk in front of a full room at the Ballpark Community Council.

ALT Speakers talk in front of a full room at the Ballpark Community Council.

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Terrific overview! @DemocracyFund’s “A Guide to Assessing Your Local News Ecosystem” — a step-by-step guide to help you learn about your local media landscape + concrete strategies for supporting local news in your community. ecosystems.democracyfund.org… via @democracyfund

Launching A News Ecosystem Hub: Lessons From New Mexico - Local News Ecosystem | Democracy Fund

ecosystems.democracyfund.org
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Disinformation Is Not the Real Problem With Democracy nytimes.com/2023/03/11/opini…

Opinion | Disinformation Is Not the Real Problem With Democracy (Published 2023)

Americans increasingly lack the information they need to participate in the political process.

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Listen to @SHollinsD21 speak to her colleagues in the Utah House about the impact they’re making on communities in Utah. Utah can’t run hateful bills like these while also insisting we’re welcoming. Get your act together, #utleg
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Our own @carolineporter presented at the 2023 Local News Research Workshop at @UNCHussman last week and met with incredible researchers focused on #localnews. We're excited to see all the activity in this space. Many thanks to the organizers for putting on such a terrific event!
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“Local doesn’t mean geographic. It means community.” Gem of a quote from Sue Cross during a panel on the future of local journalism #KMF2023 @knightfdn
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“Not all newsrooms have to grow. Some need to stay small to serve the community” -@gmochkofsky #KMF2023 @JSKstanford
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