Society of Professional Journalists - Minnesota Pro Chapter

14/03/2025

Twin Cities news media! The boards of and are proud to present recent University of St. Thomas grad Safiya Mohamed as this summer's St. Paul Jaycees Foundation intern. Host her to cover St. Paul, and we'll cover at least 1/2 the cost: https://forms.office.com/r/rGpPSiMxum

04/03/2025

LAST CHANCE! Submit your entries to the 2025 Page One Awards by 10 p.m. tonight.

Find complete guidelines and entry information here:

2025 Page One Awards contest now accepting entriesJanuary 14, 2025Awards, News MNSPJ Page One Awards Contest opens January 15th, features new cash prize for investigative reporting The 2025 Minnesota Society for Professional Journalists Page One Awards contest opens on Wednesday, January 15th.  The...

03/03/2025

REMINDER: Submit your entries to the 2025 Page One Awards by 10 p.m. TOMORROW, March 4.

We have several new categories this year, including local politics/government reporting and our inaugural A-Mark Prize for Investigative Journalism.

Plus: Special awards categories include journalist of the year, young journalist of the year and best use of public records.

Get more details here:

2025 Page One Awards contest now accepting entriesJanuary 14, 2025Awards, News MNSPJ Page One Awards Contest opens January 15th, features new cash prize for investigative reporting The 2025 Minnesota Society for Professional Journalists Page One Awards contest opens on Wednesday, January 15th.  The...

01/03/2025

Time is running out to submit your best work to the 2025 Minnesota SPJ Page One Awards!

With the deadline just days away, we want to remind you that all entries must be submitted by 10 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4th.

Don't delay! We encourage you to use the weekend to gather your best work from 2024 and submit your entries. Complete guidelines and entry information is available here:

2025 Page One Awards contest now accepting entriesJanuary 14, 2025Awards, News MNSPJ Page One Awards Contest opens January 15th, features new cash prize for investigative reporting The 2025 Minnesota Society for Professional Journalists Page One Awards contest opens on Wednesday, January 15th.  The...

25/02/2025

The MNSPJ Board is extending the deadline to submit entries for the 2025 Page One Awards and the A-Mark Prize for Investigative Journalism in Minnesota. Submissions are now due Tuesday, March 4, by 10 p.m. Good luck to all those who have already entered!

Read more about the contest rules:

2025 Page One Awards contest now accepting entriesJanuary 14, 2025Awards, News MNSPJ Page One Awards Contest opens January 15th, features new cash prize for investigative reporting The 2025 Minnesota Society for Professional Journalists Page One Awards contest opens on Wednesday, January 15th.  The...

21/02/2025

ATTENTION MINNESOTA JOURNALISTS: Entries for the 2025 Page One Awards and the A-Mark Prize are due a week from today. This year's contest features new categories, a cash prize for investigative journalism and MNSPJ's longstanding special awards for Journalist of the Year, Young Journalist of the Year, Best Beat Reporting and Best Use of Public Records. Help us celebrate the best journalism from around the state by submitting your work or nominating a peer!

Read more about the new A-Mark Prize for Investigative Journalism in Minnesota: https://www.mnspj.org/2025/01/14/mnspj-introduces-the-a-mark-prize-for-investigative-journalism-in-minnesota/

Read more about Page One rules and categories: https://www.mnspj.org/2025/01/14/2025-page-one-awards-contest-now-accepting-entries/

MNSPJ introduces The A-Mark Prize for Investigative Journalism in MinnesotaJanuary 14, 2025Awards, News The Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists is announcing the 2025 A-Mark Prize for Investigative Journalism in Minnesota.  This new award seeks to recognize outstanding investigative journ...

17/02/2025

Join us for the Silha Spring Ethics Forum next Monday, Feb. 24, starting at 7 p.m. in the University of Minnesota’s Coffman Memorial Union Theater.

Alan Chen, a professor at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, will discuss his latest book focused on the legal and media ethics implications of undercover reporting, both contemporary and historical.

The event is free and open to the public, and participants can also tune in virtually. Read more and register here:

This year’s Silha Spring Ethics Forum features Alan Chen, the Thompson G. Marsh Law Alumni Professor at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, co-author of Truth and Transparency: Undercover Investigations in the Twenty-First Century and Free Speech Beyond Words: The Surprising Reach of th...

05/02/2025

Students! The Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists is offering a $2,000 scholarship to a deserving student with a proven commitment to journalism. Is that you? Apply by May 10 with clips, resume and a letter of recommendation. Details here:

MNSPJ accepts unrestricted $2,000 college scholarship applications through May 10February 4, 2025Scholarships Attention college journalists: The Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists (MNSPJ) is now accepting applications for its 2025 student scholarship. This year, MNSPJ will award one $2,0....

29/01/2025

One week until MNSPJ's annual winter mixer!

Join us at Lake Monster Brewing on Feb. 5 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. to mingle with fellow journalists and learn more about the new A-Mark Prize for Investigative Journalism in Minnesota and the Page One Awards.

RSVP by Feb. 3 to secure a free drink ticket:

Join the Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists for our annual winter mixer!January 28, 2025News Come to Lake Monster Brewing on Wednesday, Feb. 5, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. to mingle with fellow journalists and learn about the new A-Mark investigative journalism prize and the Page One Awards. One....

15/01/2025

Join the Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists for our annual winter mixer!

Come to Lake Monster Brewing in St. Paul on Wednesday, Feb. 5, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. to learn about the new A-Mark Prize for Investigative Journalism in Minnesota, the Page One Awards contest and also mingle with fellow journalists.

One free drink ticket will be provided. Food will be available to order from OG Zaza through Lake Monster.

Register for the event here:

Mingling! Journalism! Pizza! Free drink ticket! Prizes?!

15/01/2025

MNSPJ is now accepting entries for the 2025 Page One Awards, which honor the best work in journalism from around the state each year!

Entries and payment must be submitted by 10 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28. Read the contest rules and category descriptions here:

2025 Page One Awards contest now accepting entriesJanuary 14, 2025Awards, News MNSPJ Page One Awards Contest opens January 15th, features new cash prize for investigative reporting The 2025 Minnesota Society for Professional Journalists Page One Awards contest opens on Wednesday, January 15th.  The...

15/01/2025

The Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists is excited to announce the 2025 A-Mark Prize for Investigative Journalism in Minnesota, which seeks to recognize outstanding investigative journalism in our state with $15,000 in prize money for journalists and their newsrooms.

This new contest is seeking ambitious, well-researched reporting that may expose a wrong, hold powerful individuals accountable, or explore a complex problem, issue or subject. The cash prizes, sponsored by the A-Mark Foundation, will be awarded at the 2025 Page One Awards in June.

Submissions are due Friday, Feb. 28. Read more about the prize and eligibility requirements: https://www.mnspj.org/2025/01/14/mnspj-introduces-the-a-mark-prize-for-investigative-journalism-in-minnesota/

18/09/2024

Did you miss last week's virtual panel with Minnesota Star Tribune reporter Andy Mannix and photojournalist Renée Jones Schneider, winners of MNSPJ’s 2024 Story of the Year award?

Watch the full event video on our website:

Watch: The behind-the-scenes of MNSPJ’s 2024 story of the yearSeptember 17, 2024News Star Tribune reporter Andy Mannix and photojournalist Renée Jones Schneider joined MNSPJ on Sept. 12 for a virtual Q&A to discuss how they reported and produced MNSPJ’s 2024 Story of the Year, “What Happened ...

12/09/2024

The 2024 Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists Intern Night will be an excellent opportunity to learn about journalism internships throughout the state, network with media professionals and meet fellow journalism students from local colleges.

No previous internship experience is required to attend! After remarks from a panel of editors and media professionals, small-group breakout sessions will offer "speed dating"-style meetings with industry insiders. And yes, we'll treat you to free pizza.

Our October event will take place at Minnesota Public Radio, a secure facility, and a digital ticket/RSVP through EventBrite (and an I.D.) is a must. Space is limited. Get your free ticket today!

Are you a college student looking for an internship in news media, or an intern looking for your first job? Find out how to break in here!

12/09/2024

TODAY! Join us for a virtual panel at noon to hear how Star Tribune reporter Andy Mannix and photojournalist Renée Jones Schneider collaborated to produce MNSPJ’s 2024 Story of the Year, “What happened to Heather Mayer?“

Zoom details here: https://www.mnspj.org/2024/08/21/join-us-for-a-virtual-brown-bag-session-sept-12-the-making-of-mnspjs-story-of-the-year/

04/09/2024

Hear about election coverage around the world on Sept 10 with World Press Institute fellows in a conversation moderated by KARE 11 anchor Alexis Rogers.

Find all the details on the Global Minnesota website: globalminnesota.org/event/election-watch-2024-journalistic-experiences-from-the-global-stage/

04/09/2024

NEXT WEEK: Join us for a virtual panel on Thursday, Sept. 12, to hear how Minnesota Star Tribune reporter Andy Mannix and photojournalist Renée Jones Schneider collaborated to produce MNSPJ’s 2024 Story of the Year, “What happened to Heather Mayer?“

Page One judges lauded the pair for their deep investigation of an often misunderstood community. The end result was a compelling narrative that treated survivors with dignity and respect, while also pointing out serious shortcomings in the criminal justice system.

From noon to 1 p.m., we’ll break down the story from its genesis to publication, talk about how to gain the trust of sources and hold a Q&A for other Minnesota journalists with questions about the reporting process.

Tune in via Zoom on Sept. 12 at noon!
Full details here: https://www.mnspj.org/2024/08/21/join-us-for-a-virtual-brown-bag-session-sept-12-the-making-of-mnspjs-story-of-the-year/

22/08/2024

Join us for a virtual panel on Thursday, Sept. 12, to hear how Minnesota Star Tribune reporter Andy Mannix and photojournalist Renée Jones Schneider collaborated to produce MNSPJ’s 2024 Story of the Year, “What happened to Heather Mayer?“

Page One judges lauded the pair for their deep investigation of an often misunderstood community. The end result was a compelling narrative that treated survivors with dignity and respect, while also pointing out serious shortcomings in the criminal justice system.

From noon to 1 p.m., we’ll break down the story from its genesis to publication, talk about how to gain the trust of sources and hold a Q&A for other Minnesota journalists with questions about the reporting process.

Tune in via Zoom on Sept. 12 at noon!
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82012504190?pwd=PYZcqFutOmU8mzqUTRUL3NRjLNMebz.1
Meeting ID: 820 1250 4190
Passcode: 422287