MNSPJ is partnering with the Minnesota Journalism Center and the Committee to Protect Journalists to provide training focused on digital security and safety online, particularly after the most recent wave of intense breaking news events Minnesota journalists have covered.

COLLEGE JOURNALISTS: Don't forget to apply for MNSPJ's $2,000 scholarship. The deadline is May 15.

It was such a hit, we’re doing it again! 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.

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: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-public...

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: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-public...

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: www.mnspj.org/2026/02/19/m...

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. www.mnspj.org/category/awa...

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:

The Minnesota Star Tribune, @mprnews.org @minnesotareformer.com , @spokesmanrecorder.bsky.social, @sahanjournal.bsky.social, Center for Broadcast Journalism and Minnesota Newspaper Association today released the following statement:

SPJ strongly condemns today’s arrest of journalists @donlemonofficial.bsky.social and Georgia Fort in connection with their reporting on a Jan. 18 demonstration at a church in St. Paul, Minnesota. 🔗 Read the full statement: bit.ly/4rrqYAQ

The Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists strongly condemns the wrongful arrests of journalists Georgia Fort and Don Lemon for reporting on a church protest in St. Paul. Read our full statement here: www.mnspj.org/2026/01/30/m...

Thanks for a great time at our Winter Mixer last night! We’re happy to announce that we have opened an MNSPJ scholarship fund. Help us grow the funds to support additional student journalists: donate.stripe.com/28EeV6d03bHj...

TONIGHT: Mingle with fellow journalists, order a pizza from OG Zaza, and enjoy a free drink at MNSPJ's Winter Mixer. We'll be at Lake Monster Brewing in St. Paul from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Learn more and RSVP here:

The 2026 A-Mark Prize for Investigative Journalism in Minnesota is back after a successful inaugural year, with $15,000 in prize money for journalists and their newsrooms. Submit your entries by February 20.

The 2026 Page One Awards contest is accepting entries! This year, we’ve added more than a dozen brand new categories. MNSPJ will also honor a Student Journalist of the Year. The deadline to enter is Friday, February 20. Learn more and submit your entries: www.mnspj.org/2026/01/11/2...

What are the best practices for staying safe while on assignment? The International Women's Media Foundation and the Minnesota Journalism Center are offering virtual training from 10-11:30 a.m. this Friday. Register here: umn.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

The Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists strongly condemns attacks on journalists by law enforcement on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, during a federal operation in St. Paul. Read our full statement: www.mnspj.org/2025/11/26/m...

JOURNALISM STUDENTS: Come to MNSPJ's 2025 Intern Night on November 13 at MPR News in St. Paul. It's a chance for you to mingle with hiring managers from Twin Cities media organizations. Free to attend, but registration is required!

Looking for more ways to engage with MNSPJ? We're hosting our annual meeting on Thursday, September 25 in St. Paul! Come discuss future plans and socialize with our new board. More details: www.mnspj.org/2025/09/15/j...

Please join MNSPJ's annual meeting on September 25 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at SPNN/Sahan Journal offices in St. Paul. This will be a great opportunity to find ways to get involved and meet the new board. After, we’ll head next door to Lake Monster Brewing for socializing. www.mnspj.org/2025/09/15/j...

Thank you to all of our members who voted in our recent board election. MNSPJ is excited to announce the results and welcome our 2025-2026 Board of Directors: www.mnspj.org/2025/09/15/m...

Join @spj-posts.bsky.social at MediaFest25 on October 15–18 in Washington D.C. for hands-on training, student journalism programming, networking, and press freedom conversations. Early-bird pricing ends Monday, Sept. 15. Register today: mediafest25.com

Today is the last day to submit your application to join MNSPJ's Board of Directors! If you’re interested, please send a short professional bio and candidate statement to [email protected].

We’re seeking candidates to serve on MNSPJ’s board of directors for two-year terms beginning in September 2025. Please apply by Wednesday, August 6! Learn more here: www.mnspj.org/2025/07/16/m...

Join MNSPJ and the Minnesota Journalism Center on Tuesday for hands-on training in using Google Pinpoint and Google Public Data Explorer for investigative reporting. Free, in-person from 6-8 p.m. at Murphy Hall at the U of M. Limited spots still available: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

MNSPJ and the U’s Minnesota Journalism Center is hosting a free Google tools training session for Pinpoint and Google Public Records Explorer on Tuesday, Aug. 5, from 6-8 p.m. at Murphy Hall on the University of Minnesota main campus. Register now: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Applications are now open to join MNSPJ's Board of Directors! We're seeking candidates to run for five open director seats. Email us your bio and candidate statement by Wednesday, August 6. More details here: www.mnspj.org/2025/07/16/m...

MNSPJ was proud to award the inaugural @amarkfoundation.bsky.social Prize for Investigative Journalism in Minnesota, which recognizes outstanding work in our state with $15,000 in prize money for journalists and their newsrooms. Read more about the winners here: www.mnspj.org/2025/06/26/m...

Thanks to all who joined us to celebrate the best of Minnesota journalism tonight at our annual Page One Awards banquet at Nicollet Island Pavilion! Congratulations to all the winners — read the whole list here: www.mnspj.org/2025/06/26/m...

REMINDER: The deadline to buy tickets for the 2025 Page One Awards banquet is tomorrow, June 6! If you haven’t already, buy your tickets now. www.mnspj.org/2025/04/23/b...

Tomorrow is the last day to register for MNSPJ and NABJ-MN's panel! Local journalists will discuss George Floyd's impact on the news industry, five years after his murder. Hope to see you at 7 p.m. Tuesday in St. Paul. RVSP here:

Join us to celebrate the state’s best journalism on June 26 at the Nicollet Island Pavilion in Minneapolis. We’ll announce winners of Page One Awards and the inaugural A-Mark Prize for Investigative Journalism in Minnesota. Buy your tickets by June 6! www.mnspj.org/2025/04/23/b...

How has Minnesota's journalism changed since the murder of George Floyd? Join our discussion, featuring journalists from @minnpost.bsky.social @startribune.com @mprnews.org @sahanjournal.bsky.social, on June 3 in St. Paul. Reserve your free ticket by Friday! www.eventbrite.com/e/five-years...

Join us and the National Association of Black Journalists Minnesota for a candid conversation at 7 p.m. on June 3 about what's changed in Minnesota journalism since George Floyd's death — and what still needs to change. Learn more & register now! ⬇️ www.eventbrite.com/e/five-years...

Attention, college journalists! One week left to apply for MNSPJ’s 2025 student scholarship! Entries must be submitted by 10 p.m. Saturday, May 10. www.mnspj.org/2025/02/04/m...

SAVE THE DATE: The 2025 Page One Awards will be held the evening of Thursday, June 26, at Nicollet Island Pavilion in Minneapolis. Buy your tickets now! www.mnspj.org/2025/04/23/b...

LAST CHANCE! Submit your entries to the 2025 Page One Awards by 10 p.m. tonight. Find complete guidelines and entry information here: www.mnspj.org/2025/01/14/2...

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. More details: www.mnspj.org/2025/01/14/2...

Time is running out to submit your best work to the 2025 Minnesota SPJ Page One Awards! We encourage you to use the weekend to gather your best work from 2024 and submit your entries before Tuesday, March 4. Read more about the awards: www.mnspj.org/2025/01/14/2...

The MNSPJ Board is extending the deadline to submit entries for the 2025 Page One Awards and the A-Mark Prize. 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: www.mnspj.org/2025/01/14/2...

ATTENTION MN JOURNALISTS: Entries for the 2025 Page One Awards and the A-Mark Prize are due in a week. This year's contest features new categories, a cash prize for investigative journalism and special awards for Journalist of the Year, Best Beat Reporting and Best Use of Public Records.

Join us for the Silha Spring Ethics Forum next Monday, Feb. 24, at 7 PM in the U’s Coffman Memorial Union Theater. Law professor Alan Chen will discuss his latest book focused on the legal and media ethics implications of undercover reporting. More info: hsjmc.umn.edu/events/2025-...

Calling all college students! MNSPJ is offering a $2,000 scholarship to a deserving student with a proven commitment to journalism. Apply by May 10 with clips, resume and a letter of recommendation. Details here: www.mnspj.org/2025/02/04/m...

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 learn 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: mnspj.org/2025/01/28/j...

Join MNSPJ for a winter mixer to learn about the new A-Mark Prize for Investigative Journalism in Minnesota and the Page One Awards! WHEN: Wednesday, Feb. 5, from 6:30-8:30 PM WHERE: Lake Monster Brewing in St. Paul Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/mnspj-wint...

MNSPJ 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. Learn more here: mnspj.org/2025/01/14/m...