2025 Convention & Trade Show

Registration is NOW OPEN for the 158th Annual MNA Convention & Trade Show!

One of the top state news media association conventions in the United States, the 2025 MNA Convention & Trade Show is happening Jan. 29-31 at the Minneapolis Marriott Northwest, Brooklyn Center. The schedule is still developing; check back regularly and watch your MNA Bulletin for updates.

 

MNA Convention and Better Newspaper Contest Awards Banquet registration is available now by CLICKING HERE.

Hotel reservations are available in the MNA room block until Jan. 6 by CLICKING HERE. 

2025 MNA Convention Sessions & Schedules

 

Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025

Minnesota News Media Institute board meeting, Lake Superior Room

Minnesota Newspaper Association board meeting, Lake Superior Room

 Noon: MNA/MNI board lunch, Lake Superior Room (lower level)

Noon-4 p.m.: Trade Show exhibitor move-in, Northland Foyer

MNA Advertising/Digital Committee, Lake Erie Room

MNA Journalism Education Committee, Lake Ontario Room

Convention registration desk open.

MNA Member Services Committee, Lake Ontario Room

MNA Legislative Committee, Arbor Lakes Room.

5 p.m.: MNA Welcome Reception (ticketed), hors d’oeuvres & cash bar, in the Fireside Lobby and Northland Foyer.

 

Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025

Convention mainline events: 

All Day:

MNI Silent Auction bidding to support MNA member training and internships, Northland Foyer.

Trade Show exhibitors, Northland Foyer.

8 a.m.-9:30 a.m.: Trade Show Breakfast, Northland Foyer.

9:30-11:30 a.m. Concurrent sessions

Noon-1:30 p.m.: Opening luncheon (ticketed), Northland Ballroom. Includes:

  • Keynote speaker
  • Half-Century Club inductions

2-3:30 p.m. Concurrent sessions

5:30-6:30 p.m.: Better Newspaper Contest & Student VIP reception, Northland Foyer. (cash bar)

7 p.m.: Better Newspaper Contest Awards Banquet & Gala (ticketed), Northland Ballroom.

Until midnight: BNC Afterparty. Celebrate together! (cash bar)

 

Friday, Jan. 31, 2025

Convention mainline events: 

7:30 a.m.-9 a.m.: Trade Show Breakfast, Northland Foyer. 

7:30-noon: MNI Silent Auction bidding to support MNA training and internships, Northland Foyer.

9:30-11:30 a.m. Concurrent sessions

All Day: Trade Show exhibitors, Northland Foyer.

Noon-1:30 p.m: Friday Luncheon (ticketed), Northland Ballroom. 

2-3:30 p.m. Concurrent sessions

3:30 p.m.: MNA Annual Meeting, Hennepin Salon 3.

5:30 p.m.: Past President’s Dinner (ticketed, invitation-only), Fireside Room.

 

Our Sponsors

The following organizations have committed to MNA’s mission (and your newspaper’s) by becoming sponsors of the 2024 MNA Convention & Trade Show. Sponsorships support MNA’s ability to stage one of the largest state news media conventions in the nation; please make sure to let them know you appreciate their support. Here’s the lineup so far – click for more information:

Platinum Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Bronze Sponsors

MNI Gold Sponsors

Bar Sponsor

Coffee Sponsors

Student Reception Sponsors