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Prime time to take inventory of your newsmakers

By Jim Pumarlo Here’s a periodic action item for every newspaper: The exercise can be quite revealing in […]

Robust public affairs coverage requires more than record of meetings

By Jim Pumarlo My formula for shaping newspaper content is straightforward: Present a blend of stories that people […]

Nominations Open for MNA Half-Century Club

The Minnesota Newspaper Association is proud to honor individuals who have worked in the newspaper industry for 50 […]

Keep eye out for 11th-hour election volleys

By Jim Pumarlo Election Day is only weeks away. The hyper-partisanship of races at all levels – local […]

Is it Finally Time to Say “Goodbye” to Type 1 Fonts?

‘Between Takes’ by Russell Viers “YES!” That’s the short and easy answer to the question which is the […]

Plan Now to Recognize First Responders

By Jim Pumarlo Are you looking for a project that can energize your news staffs, generate new advertising […]

The Spirit of ’76: Protecting us against the Putin Playbook

By Ken Paulson As we gather to celebrate Independence Day, it’s a good time to reflect on how […]

The Time to Support Local News is Now

by Dean Ridings CEO, America’s Newspapers Congress has an opportunity to pass legislation that benefits all local citizens, […]

What’s Happened to Nuts and Bolts of Public Safety Reporting?

By Jim Pumarlo Crime and public safety are garnering more headlines across the country. Law enforcement and racial […]

National Summit Sparks a Continuing Effort for Innovation and Sustainability in Rural Journalism

Here’s an initial report. By Al Cross Director and Professor, Institute for Rural Journalism and Community Issues, University […]