Findings from a New Minnesota Journalism Center Research Study
Join the Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication and the newly relaunched Minnesota Journalism Center for a conversation about local news across the state, how it’s changing — and what can be done to support a more vibrant, equitable, and sustainable ecosystem for journalism in Minnesota.
MJC director and associate professor Benjamin Toff will present results from a new research study examining changes in the supply of news statewide — the most comprehensive study to date on the closures, ownership changes and growth of new outlets in Minnesota over the last six years. The event will also include a panel discussion from representatives across the industry and an overview of new programs the Center is leading to bolster local news in Minnesota.
A panel discussion will follow, featuring journalists from across Minnesota who are seeing these shifts from several different regions and vantage points:
- Moderator: Heidi Holtan, director of content and public affairs for KAXE/KBXE public radio in Grand Rapids
- Marshall Helmberger, publisher and managing editor of The Timberjay newspaper in Tower
- John Gaddo, co-publisher of the Root River Current in Preston
- Jackie Renzetti, program manager of the Minneapolis Documenters program
- Kirk Varner, news director at KSTP-TV in the Twin Cities
A reception with light refreshments will follow for those attending in person. The event is free, and will also be streamed live on Zoom.
**If you can't make it on Friday, don't worry! We will post a video recording of the event on mjc.umn.edu. Sign up for the new Minnesota Journalism Center newsletter for updates when the video goes live.
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