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:

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:

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:

While the PWHL held their awards ceremony tonight, I was grateful to take 3rd place in Sports News Reporting at the @mnspj.bsky.social Page One Awards for a series of stories about the PWHL for Minnesota Hockey Magazine: “Minnesota Frost 2024-25: Back-to-back Walter Cup champions”

Your buds at Racket took home eight awards from the Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists tonight, including three first-place W’s! Thanks to everyone who read and shared our stories and supported our work over the last year. We just love ya.

Honored to have been selected as Minnesota’s Young Journalist of the Year. Indebted to to all of my sources, who bravely shared their stories, and to my coworkers who hold down the fort when I need time to work on projects. Long live the @minnesotareformer.com!

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...

The Public’s Right To Know

Join MNSPJ for a vibrant panel discussion about the Data Practices Act and First Amendment rights.

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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:

2026 MNSPJ Winter Mixer

Mingling! Journalism! Free drink ticket! Pizza!

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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!

2025 Minnesota SPJ Intern Night at Minnesota Public Radio

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!

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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 minnesota.spj@gmail.com.

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...