The Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists is seeking candidates to serve on the board of directors for two-year terms beginning in September 2026. Learn more and apply here: mnspj.org/2026/07/24/mnspj-s…
Congrats to the winners of the 2026 A-Mark Prize for Investigative Journalism in Minnesota! This year’s contest received 21 entries from news organizations from across the state, representing every medium. See the results: mnspj.org/2026/06/16/mnspj-a…
🥈Second Place: “Forgive and Forget: A Church's Dark Side” by @AndrewMannix , Jessica Lussenhop and Leila Navidi of @StarTribune and @propublica. Read the story here: startribune.com/sexual-abuse…
🥉 Third Place: “Hermantown officials deceived citizens, manipulated public process to pave way for data center” by John Ramos of @DuluthMonitor. Read the story here: duluthmonitor.com/2025/10/19…
Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 Page One Awards! Thank you to everyone who joined us at tonight’s banquet. See the full list of awardees on our website: mnspj.org/2026/06/16/mnspj-2…
The first training will give journalists practical guidance on protecting their personal online data, securing their online accounts and preparing themselves and their newsrooms for an online attack.
This Thursday, May 14 at 10 a.m. Sign up here: hsjmc.umn.edu/events/2026-05…
Protecting your sources: The second session will teach practical steps for how to receive and store information — and how best to protect content on devices.
Next Thursday, May 21 at 10 a.m. Sign up here: hsjmc.umn.edu/events/2026-05…
COLLEGE JOURNALISTS: Don't forget to apply for MNSPJ's $2,000 scholarship. The deadline is May 15. mnspj.org/2026/02/19/mnspj-o…
Calling all journalists for a chill evening at Moona Moono — OFF THE RECORD. Come blow off some steam with board games, crafts, and good company from 5-8 p.m. next Tuesday, April 28.
Show your press pass for $1 off drinks + a free pastry.
ALT Moona Moono presents Off The Record: Casual Meet Up for Journalists on Tuesday, April 28 from 5-8 p.m. in partnership with MNSPJ and Minnesota Journalism Center
Join us TOMORROW in Mankato to learn more about First Amendment rights and the public's right to access government information. (Also: Free pizza!)
Learn more and register here: eventbrite.com/e/the-publics…
MANKATO: Join MNSPJ for a vibrant panel discussion on April 16 about the Data Practices Act and how the First Amendment protects freedom of speech, assembly and the press.
The event is free and open to the public. RSVP here: eventbrite.com/e/the-publics…
Calling all Minnesota college journalists: MNSPJ will award one $2,000 scholarship to a student pursuing a career in broadcast, print, online or visual journalism. Find out more and apply here: mnspj.org/2026/02/19/mnspj-o…
ENTRIES CLOSING SOON! Don't forget to submit your entries for the 2026 Page One Awards and A-Mark Prize for Investigative Journalism before 10 p.m. this Friday, March 6. mnspj.org/category/awards/
The deadline to submit entries for the 2026 Page One Awards and the A-Mark Prize for Investigative Journalism in Minnesota has been extended to Friday, March 6.
Read more about the rules for both contests on the MNSPJ’s website: mnspj.org/category/awards/
MN SPJ retweeted
Statement from the Minnesota journalism community on the recent arrests of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort:
ALT The Minnesota Star Tribune, Minnesota Public Radio, the Minnesota Reformer, Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, Sahan Journal, Center for Broadcast Journalism and Minnesota Newspaper Association today released the following statement: “We strongly condemn the arrest of journalists Georgia Fort and Don Lemon, as well as any attempt to intimidate members of the press. The First Amendment recognizes the press as holding a distinct and protected role in our democracy. In America, we do not arrest journalists for doing their jobs. The Minnesota journalism community stands united in defense of press freedom and the essential role reporting plays in holding power to account.”
MN SPJ retweeted
SPJ strongly condemns today’s arrest of journalists Don Lemon and @ByGeorgiaFort in connection with their reporting on a Jan. 18 demonstration at a church in St. Paul, Minnesota.
🔗 Read the full statement: bit.ly/4rrqYAQ
