Convention

January 24-25, 2013

#MNACon13

Minnesota Newspaper Association

A Drop of Ink Makes Millions Think is this years theme. We discovered convention materials from the past century during a recent MNA office cleanout and learned that this theme first debuted in 1891 at the 7th Annual Meeting of the National Editorial Association in St. Paul. We chose to reprise the theme in 2013 because we believe that the printed word is still powerful as ever, whether it is published in the pages of our newspapers, websites or other media products. I know this years convention sessions will make you think. Not only have we rounded up experts in print media which is alive and well in Minnesota but electronic media as well. Youll find sessions in advertising, management, editorial, design, photography, circulation and more. We are confident that the sessions created by the board, committees and staff will empower you, inspire you and enable you to take home practical ideas you will use. Were also excited this year to offer a full track for circulation managers through a special partnership with the Northern States Circulation Managers Association. I often tell newspaper colleagues that the good thing about the convention is that there are so many great sessions. And, the bad thing about the convention is there are so many great sessions. Its difficult to take it all in because there are so many interesting sessions from which to choose!
1891 Convention Ribbon

n behalf of the MNA Board of Directors and staff, welcome to the 146th annual Minnesota Newspaper Association Convention!

During convention, I encourage you to connect with the hundreds of news professionals who will gather share ideas, ask questions, talk to a vendor, get to know one another. Be sure to have some fun while youre with us too. Stop by the Wall of Wine and Silent Auction. Peruse the awardwinning Better Newspaper Contest entries. Check out the Member Services booth. Welcome! I hope you enjoy the greatest newspaper convention in the country. Kevin Anderson, MNA President MessAge Media, Aitkin
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MNA Central Office Staff

Administrative and Member Services Lisa Hills .................... Executive Director Dan Lind..................... Managing Director Sarah Bauer................ Program Director David Kaplan .............. Business Development Manager Advertising Claudia Johnson ......... Senior Media Buyer Randy Kelsey ............. Network Advertising Manager/ Media Buyer Phil Morin ................... Advertising Account Manager Kate Weegman ........... Assistant Media Buyer Cynthia Chapin ........... Staff Assistant Accounting Debbie Evans ............. Accounting Manager
A special thank you for this years convention logo design: Cindy Ramert, Worthington Daily Globe. Also to Connie Reinert, Beyond Broken for all of her assistance and design work.
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Welcome to the 2013 MNA Convention! When you arrive, check in at the Registration Desk in the Grand Ballroom Foyer. Stick around the Welcome Area to relax, network with colleagues, visit the Wall of Wine or grab a cup of coffee. Visit the Trade Show, Silent Auction and Media Lab in Grand Ballroom East. Check in with trade show vendors for a chance to win a special overnight package from Grand Casino Mille Lacs. Place a bid on items at the Minnesota News Media Institute (MNI) Silent Auction: all proceeds directly benefit MNAs nonprofit training arm. Youll find lots of great items gorgeous framed artwork, a 25 lb. Pearsons Nut Roll, and basketballs signed by the Timberwoles and Lynx (to name just a few!). Stop by the Media Lab to check email, view winning digital entries in the Better Newspaper Contest, or check in on Facebook. Dont forget to visit the Member Services Booth near the Registation Desk. Here, find detailed info on upcoming MNA programming and member benefits. View winning entries from the 2011-2012 Better Newspaper Contest in the Grand Ballroom Foyer. Weve added a lot of categories to our display this year. We hope you enjoy. Winning entries will be displayed until 2:00 p.m. on Friday.

Welcome Area
The Welcome Area will be open in the Grand Ballroom Foyer from 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday; and from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Friday. REGISTRATION DESK HOURS Wednesday, January 23 ..................2:00 p.m.7:00 p.m. (Grand Ballroom Foyer) Thursday, January 24......................8:00 a.m.6:30 p.m. (Grand Ballroom Foyer) Friday, January 25...........................8:00 a.m.2:00 p.m. (Grand Ballroom Foyer) MNA WElCOME RECEPTION Join us Wednesday evening, 4:30 to 7:00 p.m., in the Grand Ballroom East for a Convention Welcome Reception! Take time to view the winning entries in the Better Newspaper Contest, visit with trade show vendors and reconnect with MNA friends. A cash bar will be available in the Trade Show area. ANNUAl TRADE SHOWSponsored by Grand Casino Mille lacs The Trade Show is located in the Grand Ballroom East. The Trade Show will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 24, and from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Friday, January 25. Enjoy special breaks with Trade Show exhibitors beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday and Friday; as well as dessert with Trade Show exhibitors after the Thursday Luncheon. Exhibitors bring you the latest and best in newspaper-related services, technology and equipment. This year, play Trade Show Scavenger Hunt and you could win an exclusive Grand Casino Mille Lacs overnight package. MEDIA lAB - Sponsored by BusinessWare Solutions The Media Lab is located in the Grand Ballroom East and will be open during Trade Show hours. Stop in to check your email, Facebook or Twitter. You will also be able to view some of the winning entries, like website, social media and online advertising, from the 2011-2012 Better Newspaper Contest in the Media Lab. MEMBER SERVICES BOOTH The Member Services Booth is located near the registration desk and will be open during Trade Show hours. Visit the booth for information on MNA member services, pick up MNA trinkets, and drop off your 2013 Ad Contest entry forms. Winning entries for the MNA Better Newspaper Contest will also be on display in this area. At 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 24, Nominating Committee Chairman Matt McMillan will receive further nominations for officers and directors at the Member Services Booth.
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What Ribbon Colors Mean

Black........................MNa Board MeMBer PurPle .....................MNa Past PresideNt red ............................sPeaker Gold .........................coMMittee MeMBer Blue ..........................MNa MeMBer BrowN .....................NscMa MeMBer eMerald GreeN ...JourNalisM studeNt dark GreeN ...........JourNalisM educator MarooN...................trade show exhiBitor oraNGe....................sPoNsor turquoise..............MNi doNor liGht Blue ..............Guest Yellow.....................MNa staff

MNI SIlENT AUCTION The Minnesota News Media Institute Silent Auction is located in the Grand Ballroom East. The Silent Auction will be open during Trade Show hours. Dozens of fantastic items have been donated to the 2013 Silent Auction; all proceeds directly benefit MNA Members, funding training programs through the MNI. Write your name and the amount of your bid on the bid sheet, then check back frequently to ensure a winning bid. Bidding will close at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January 25. The highest bid wins.

89:30 a.m. Tradeshow Time and light Breakfast, Silent Auction, Wall of Wine, Registration Grand Ballroom East 9:30 a.m. BlOOMINGTON
Conflict: The Core of Storytelling Jim Stasiowski Distinction journalists have to make between fact-listing and actually telling a story.

EDINA
Team Fitness Scott Schmeltzer Team motivation, sales inspiration, encouragement. Open discussion for publishers, ad directors and team leaders.

VERANDA 1-2
Ethical Guidelines and Principles for Print, Online and Social Media John Bodette Explore best practices, solid examples and guides for ethics in print, online and in social media.

VERANDA 5-8
Best of The Best Tara Brandl and Jody Hanson, moderators Take away unique ideas to produce fresh revenue and improve sales strategies.

ATRIUM 1
NSCMA Programming 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Denise Zemechel: Hot Ideas from Around the Globe 10:30-11:30 a.m. Erv Drewek: Envisioning Americas Future Postal Service

Thursday, January 24, 2013

Break 10:15 10:30 a.m.

11:30 a.m. Morning sessions end 12 noon lunch and Awards MNA First Vice President Rollin Bergman will preside. Grand Ballroom West and Center.
Distinguished Service to Journalism Award will be presented to the family of John R. Finnegan.

Featured Speaker Governor Mark Dayton Dessert with Trade Show Vendors (sponsored by Grand Casino Mille lacs), Silent Auction, Wall of Wine-Grand Ballroom East

2:15 p.m.

BlOOMINGTON
The Search for Creativity Jim Stasiowski Challenge yourself to look at the world the way a truly creative person looks at it!

VERANDA 5-8
Small Newspapers Julie Bergman Discussion on challenges and exciting opportunities facing small newspapers.

VERANDA 1-2
Sell like a Rock Star Bill Albrecht Develop a plan to succeed. All aspects of a planned approach will be covered.

EDINA
To Paywall or not to Paywall Panel A lively discussion about paywall philosophies, best practices and strategies.

VERANDA 3-4
Photography Roundtable Chad Richardson and Jakki Wehking, moderators Bring your questions and share best practices in this session.

ATRIUM 1
NSCMA Programming Mike Ferry: In Command of Scan Billing While Taking Charge of your Sales Opportunities

3:45 p.m. Afternoon sessions end 4:006:00 p.m. University of Minnesota SJMC Reception Atrium 2 5:30 p.m. Banquet Reception Grand Ballroom East
Grand Ballroom West and Center, 7:00 p.m. Dessert-only guests; 7:15 p.m. BNC Awards.
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6:30 p.m. MNA College and Professional Better Newspaper Contest Banquet MNA President Kevin Anderson will preside

89:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m.

Tradeshow Time and light Breakfast, Silent Auction, Wall of Wine, Registration Grand Ballroom East

VERANDA 3-4
Web Solutions for Community Newspapers Gary Sosniecki How to succeed, make money, post news and build online traffic.

EDINA
Know More! Selling Sam Richter Know more than you ever thought you could about your prospects, clients, and competition.

VERANDA 5-8
Covering Disasters in the Digital Age Panel Hear from panelists whove covered their communities before, during and beyond a tragic event.

BlOOMINGTON
InDesign Customizing for Convenience Lisa Griffin Streamline workflow with use of presets, libraries and other custom settings.

ATRIUM 1
NSCMA Programming 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Jim Santori: RIP Circulation Department 10:30-11:30 a.m. John Bodette: Full-access Subscription Model

Friday, January 25, 2013

Break 10:15 10:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 12 noon

Silent Auction closes at 10:30 Morning sessions end lunch and Awards Recognition of Half Century Club. MNA Second Vice President Pete Mohs will preside. Grand Ballroom West & Center.
Featured Speaker Andrew Zimmern. Food: A Global Perspective on the State of Our Food Life

2:15 p.m.

VERANDA 5-8
legal Update Mark Anfinson Latest in legal happenings in the area of open records, open meetings and news gathering. Bring your questions.

VERANDA 3-4
Website Critiques Gary Sosniecki Have your website critiqued by an expert.

BlOOMINGTON
Photoshop Tips & Tricks Lisa Griffin Fun, fast-paced class that will show correct setups and hit lots of highlights.

EDINA
Know More! Reputations Sam Richter Practical ideas to improve your brand and your reputation.

ATRIUM 1
NSCMA Programming Kerri Kava: The New Look of NIE-How the Forum made it work

3:30 p.m. 3:45 p.m. 5:30 p.m.

MNA Annual Business Meeting MNA President Kevin Anderson will preside Veranda 1-2 Afternoon sessions end MNA Past Presidents Reception and Dinner MNA Past President Kevin Anderson will presideNine Mile Grill (first floor)
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Committee and Board Meeting Schedule

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23 Time Committee 10:00 a.m. MNI Board 11:00 a.m. MNA Board 1:30 p.m. Advertising Committee 2:30 p.m. Member Services Committee MNF Meeting 3:00 p.m. AP Board Meeting Legislative Committee 3:45 p.m. J. Ed Committee New Media Committee FRIDAY JANUARY 25 3:30 P .M. MNA Annual Meeting Room Vista 2202 Vista 2202 Bloomington Bloomington Vista 2206 Vista 2204 Edina Bloomington Vista 2203 Veranda 1-2

Minnesota News Media Institute Wall of Wine

Visit the Wall of Wine in the Grand Ballroom Foyer. Convention attendees will pay to select a cork. The cork will have a number that corresponds to a bottle of wine on the wall. Participants will receive the bottle that matches the number on the cork (all labels will be hidden). Your lucky cork could yield an outstanding local or international wine. All proceeds directly benefit the Minnesota News Media Institute (MNI), the nonprofit arm of the MNA. MNI is a partnership of the more than 347 member newspapers, working and making a difference for the future of Minnesotas news media by providing training to all newspaper and news media professionals.

3rd Annual Minnesota News Media Institute Tablet Raffle Sponsored by Verizon

NSCMA was founded over 60 years ago in order to bring together dedicated newspaper professionals across the upper Midwest to ensure the future success of the newspaper industry. By providing opportunities for both new and seasoned newspaper professionals to improve their knowledge and skills through networking, conferences, and idea sharing, we hope to meet and exceed the goals that lead to our conception many years ago. Current officers: Chairman of the Board Mark Johnson (USA Today Appleton WI) President Scott Kinter (Waterloo (IA) Courier) Vice President Jeff Binstock (Mason City (IA) Globe Gazette) Secretary/Treasurer Connie Knapp (Fergus Falls (MN) Daily Journal) Promotion Awards Denise Zernechel (Mankato (MN) Free Press) Membership Tom Steve (St Cloud (MN) Times) Website Jeff Binstock (Mason City (IA) Globe Gazette) Vendor Representative Bob Larson (DTI St Paul MN)

The Minnesota News Media Institute (MNI) is pleased to offer its Third Annual Tablet Raffle. For just $5 you can purchase a chance to win a new Samsumg Galaxy Tab 2 courtesy of Verizon. All proceeds directly benefit MNI, the nonprofit arm of the MNA. MNI is a partnership of more than 347 member newspapers, working to make a difference for the future of Minnesotas news media by providing training to all newspaper and news media professionals. Raffle tickets can be purchased at the Registration Desk or from many of the MNA and MNI Board Members and Staff. Tickets: $5/each Prize: 8GB Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) with Verizon 4G LTE Drawing Date: During the Luncheon on Friday, January 25, 2013 Other Details: Winner need not be present
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Thursday Luncheon
Governor Mark Dayton

12 noonGrand Ballroom West and Center Dessert with Trade Show Vendors sponsored by Grand Casino Mille Lacs, Grand Ballroom East, following lunch

Democrats control the Senate, House and Governors Office for the first time in more than two decades. However, that doesnt mean that there will not be challenges. Minnesotas fiscal situation is improving, but the state still faces a projected $1.1 billion budget shortfall and owes $1.1 billion to public schools. Governor Dayton unveils his tax proposal plan for his two-year budget on Tuesday, January 22. Learn more about this proposal and what the Governor hopes to achieve in 2013 at this informative and newsworthy event. Gov. Dayton was born in Minneapolis and raised in a house in Long Lake, where his father still lives today. He has two grown sons, Eric and Andrew, and lives in St. Paul with his three German Shepherds: Mesabi, Mingo and Itasca. For more than 30 years, Gov. Dayton has served Minnesotans, as Commissioner of the Minnesota Departments of Economic Development and of Energy and Economic Development, as State Auditor, and as United States Senator. In 2010, he was elected Minnesotas 40th Governor.

Friday Luncheon

12 noonGrand Ballroom West and Center

Andrew Zimmern - FOOD : A Global Perspective on the State of our Food Life
Andrew Zimmern takes you with him for a whirlwind tour of his world travels, informing and entertaining as he connects the audience to both his boots on the ground experience and his philosophies of both food and life. His amazing stories cover everything from the great global food scene to how you really can change the planet one meal at a time, as hes experienced firsthand breaking bread (or other things!) with people from Syria and China to Cuba and the Kalahari desert. Inspiring, enlightening and always entertaining, Zimmern shows that the world is truly getting smaller, and that the best place to learn about it and other cultures, is at the dinner table, not in a museum. Zimmern is a James Beard award-winning TV personality, chef, food writer, teacher and is regarded as one of the most versatile and knowledgeable personalities in the food world. As the co-creator, host and consulting producer of Travel Channels hit series, Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern and Andrew Zimmerns Bizarre World, he travels the globe, exploring food in its own terroir.
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9:30 a.m. Veranda 3-4

Friday

Web Solutions for Community Newspapers Internet 101 Gary Sosniecki

2:15 p.m. Veranda 3-4

Friday

Website Critiques Gary Sosniecki

Consider this session Internet 101 for weekly and small daily newspapers still exploring ways to find success on the Web. Sosniecki will talk about why newspapers need to be online, how to make money online, how to post news online without hurting the print product and how to build online traffic. Leave this session with a vision of how to succeed on the Web.

Sosniecki, a former community-newspaper publisher, who now works for a company that designs and hosts newspaper websites will look at and critique your website during this session. Pre-registration may be required. Stop by the MNA registration desk for more information.

Gary Sosniecki is a regional sales manager covering a nine-state territory for TownNews.com, which designs and hosts websites for more than 1,500 newspapers of all sizes. He joined TownNews in 2008 after a 34-year newspaper career that included owning, with his wife, Helen, three weekly newspapers and publishing a small daily, all in Missouri. Gary also has worked for newspapers in Tennessee, Illinois and Kansas. He is a past president of the Missouri Press Association, the Ozark Press Association and the Missouri Press Service. Among his many awards are two Golden Quills for editorial writing and, with Helen, the Cervi Award for lifetime achievement from the International Society of Weekly Newspaper Editors (ISWNE). In 2010 he was elected to a three-year term on the ISWNE board. He currently lives in Le Claire, Iowa.

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9:30 a.m. Bloomington

Thursday

Conflict: The Core of Sorytelling Jim Stasiowski

2:15 p.m. Bloomington

Thursday

The Search for Creativity Jim Stasiowski

A practical examination of the distinction we journalists have to make between fact-listing and actually telling a story. Too many reporters, editors and journalism professors place so much emphasis on piling up facts, they forget that readers want stories, and a story is an efficient, even engaging, way of presenting facts. Stasiowski uses specific examples that require people in the audience to read and evaluate stories.

The session on creativity was designed to shake up the audience. It is based on advice found in a book by Donald Murray, the man who invented writing coaching: An editor once said that a good reporter is forever astonished at the obvious. The premise is that really innovative stuff is right in front of us, but we are too dependent, as Murray says, on getting our story ideas from the calendar, the police radio, the competitors newspaper, the publishers second cousin, or the PR release. This session will challenge people in the audience to look at the world the way a truly creative person looks at it. Guaranteed, people will leave the room full of new ideas.

Jim Stasiowski, the writing coach for The Dolan Company, graduated in 1970 with a bachelor of arts degree in English from the University of Nebraska. After serving four years as an officer in the U.S. Navy, he worked on a farm in Nebraska for 1 years, then started his newspaper career in 1976 at The Breeze, a 5,000-circulation daily in Cape Coral, Fla. In his seven years at The Breeze, he worked as a photographer, reporter, editor, editorial writer and columnist. He once even painted the newsroom, with the help of his wife, Sharon. In 1982, he took a reporting job at The Columbian, a 47,000-circulation daily in Vancouver, Wash. He had a general-assignment beat, with a focus in politics. He also wrote humor and political columns. Some readers said they didnt notice the difference. In 1989, he moved back to his hometown of Baltimore, Md., and started a writing-coaching business. He traveled across the country (and even to Canada and Bermuda) to coach writing at dozens of newspapers, and he did writing seminars at conferences sponsored by state, regional and national newspaper groups. Since 2006, he has been the writing coach for The Dolan Company, a national newspaper and professional-services company with headquarters in Minneapolis. The Dolan Company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Jim and Sharon are listed in the Sparks, Nev., telephone book.

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2:15 p.m. Veranda 1-2

Thursday

Sell like A Rock Star Bill Albrecht

Thursday
9:30 a.m. Edina

Team Fitness Scott Schmeltzer

This session will help new and experienced salespeople develop a plan to succeed. Topics covered include: Creating a sales plan Discovering advertisers true needs Creating the pitch Overcoming objections Closing techniques

This is an open discussion meant for publishers, ad directors and other team leaders. Bring your questions and ideas. Topics of interest for a healthy and prosperous 2013 Stimulating ideas for team motivation Inspire more sales through brilliant enticement Hire the right talent and skills using sales intelligence Encouragement: you are not alone

Bill Albrecht is President of the Media Network of Central Ohio and President and Publisher of The Advocate in Newark, OH. Albrecht joined Gannett in 1998, serving as advertising director of Gannetts Argus Leader in Sioux Falls, SD, until he was named president and publisher in St. Cloud. Prior to joining Gannett, he worked in sales and marketing for such media companies as Knight-Ridder, Inc., Woodward Communications and Lee Enterprises. Bill started his newspaper career at a weekly newspaper (5,000 circulation) in Harlan, IA selling advertising.

Scott Schmeltzer is President and Publisher of the Albert Lea Tribune. He worked for Murphy McGinnis Newspapers based in Duluth, Minnesota prior to coming to Albert Lea. Originally from Marquette, Michigan, Scott went to college in Duluth at The College of St. Scholastica and then Northern Michigan University in Marquette. Scott started out in newspapers as a salesperson at the Mesabi Daily News in Virginia, Minnesota and eventually worked with the national/regional team at Murphy McGinnis from where he then became Advertising Director in Hibbing until moving to Albert Lea. Scott also is a big believer in team building. I absolutely love my Albert Lea Tribune and Austin Daily Herald team, Schmeltzer states of his co-workers. We get to do the two things that I love best and that is to laugh and to learn something new every day together. Schmeltzer is married to his wife Bonnie and they have three kids, two boys Brian, Scott, and a daughter Tayler Rae. Scott is an avid reader and loves music. He loves to follow professional and college sports and is a diehard Green Bay Packer fan.
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Thursday
9:30 a.m. Veranda 1-2

Ethical Guidelines and Principles for Print, Online and Social Media John Bodette, St. Cloud Times

Thursday
2:15 p.m. Edina

To Paywall or Not to Paywall? Presented by the MNA New Media Committee Panel Discussion

Its important for media companies to maintain high ethical standards in order to earn and keep the trust of readers. But as technology changes how we gather information, staffs grow and shrink, and information sharing spreads beyond the traditional printed pages of the newspaper, does maintaining independence and integrity become more difficult? Are there new rules for ethics in the digital age? This interactive session will explore best practices, real-world case studies, and provide solid examples and guides for ethics in print, online and social media. John Bodette, started his 38-year journalism career in 1974 as wire editor at the St. Cloud Times. He also served as city editor and news editor. In 1981, he was one of the original journalists on the prototype project that helped create USA Today. He also worked as the graphics editor at the Rochester (N.Y.) Times Union. He was named managing editor at the Times in 1986 and executive editor Dec. 23, 2005. He is a past president of the Minnesota Associated Press Managing Editors Association. He was the winner of the 2008 Robert G. McGruder Award for Diversity Leadership. He is also the executive editor of www. sctimes.com and other Times Media publications and Web sites. Bodette is a graduate of St. Johns University, Collegeville, MN. To relax, he runs triathlons, duathlons, and half marathons -- none very fast. His favorite journalism quote: The cherished title of editor must be earned with every edition. -John C. Quinn, retired Gannett chief news executive.
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Whenever newspaper people gather, a discussion of the merits, and real or perceived challenges of paywalls inevitably ensues. This panel discussion, designed by the MNA New Media Committee, will cover a wide range of topics related to paywalls. Discussion will include: Why have you chosen to do what you do? Free/Paid/Metered access or combination of all What is working? What isnt? What would you do differently? Effective Strategies and Best Practices If time. What are newspapers doing for Mobile, Smart Phones and Tablets Panelists: Phil Seibel, Brainerd Dispatch Chris Dorsey, Forum Communications Wade Weber, Kanabec Publications Moderator: Sam Gett, Huckle Publications

Thursday
9:30 a.m. Veranda 5-8

2013 Best of the Best Presented by the MNA Advertising Committee Tara Brandl, and Jody Hanson

The Best Just Got Better Advertising Session is Back by Popular Demand! One of the most popular sessions at the MNA Convention returns. Attendees are allowed 4 minutes to explain a new and unique advertising revenue generating idea to the large group. When all ideas are heard, voting will take place, and $400.00 in cash prizes will be awarded to the best revenue generating ideas. Special sections, banner pages, unique ad sizes, sponsored promotions, creative ad placement, online campaigns and Daily Deals are all ideas that have been awarded prizes in the past. 1st = $125 2nd = $75 3rd = $50 4th = $50 5th = $50 6th = $50 After the best of the best ideas have been selected, the session will break into small groups that will work together to determine ways to enhance the winning concepts to make them even more effective. From this session you not only will take away great revenue-producing ideas, but youll discover new tricks, tweaks and enhancements to improve ideas you already have!

Join MNA award-winning photographers for this roundtable-style session where attendees can ask questions, share best practices and tips and tricks. This sessions is aimed at multi-tasking reporter/editor/photographers! Topics that will be covered include: Tips and tricks for shooting different settings (sports, schools, action, portraits, etc.) Tips for those multi-tasking reporting and shooting at the same time. How do newspapers use their web and mobile sites to showcase photography? Can photos be a new revenue source? Paid galleries? Reprints? New technologies and the best equipment to make your job easier. Come to this session prepared to participate in and learn from the conversation! Moderators: Chad Richardson, Hastings Star Gazette Jakki Wehking, The Parkers Prairie Independent, LLC

Thursday
2:15 p.m. Veranda 3-4

Photography Roundtable

Jody Hanson is the Publisher of the Echo Press, and a Past President of MNA. Under Hanson, the Echo Press has been a consistent winner in state and national newspaper association contests for advertising, journalism, photography and design. Hanson has actively served on the MNA advertising committee and member services committee and recently completed the Editors & Publishers Community Leadership Program. This is Tara Brandls 11th year at the Marshall Independent and her 9th as Advertising Manager. Tara is a graduate of Southwest Minnesota State University with degrees in Public Relations, Radio & Television and a minor in Marketing. Tara says her favorite part of the Best Just Got Better session is the many amazing projects that come from all over the state and prove just how talented our papers really are.
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Thursday
2:15 p.m. Veranda 5-8

Challenges and Exciting Opportunities for Small Newspapers Julie Bergman

Julie will lead an informal discussion on Challenges and exciting opportunities facing small newspapers. This session is so popular that it has become an annual tradition. Discussions will center on improving your newspapers bottom line while maintaining quality. We will explore ideas for special sections, promotions and new revenue streams as well as look at ways to reduce costs. This session is designed mainly for managers and publishers. Julie Bergman has been a newspaper publisher for more than 25 years and owns Page 1 Publications, a group of four community newspapers in Northwestern Minnesota with her husband, Rollin. In addition, she is Senior Associate of the Midwest Region for W.B. Grimes & Company, a Media Mergers and Acquisitions firm based in Maryland.

Thursday
9:30 Atrium 1

NSCMA Programming

Thursday
2:15 p.m. Atrium 1

NSCMA Programming In Command of Scan Billing While Taking Charge of Your Sales Opportunities Mike Ferry

9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Hot Ideas from Around the Globe

Hot idea topics from other newspaper and open forum Denise Zernechel, Mankato Free Press 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Envisioning Americas Future Postal Service

Erv Drewek, Brown Printing Co. Michael Ferry is Assistant Circulation Director, Retail Sales and Marketing at The Plain Dealer, Ohios largest newspaper. He is responsible for the overall marketing efforts of the print and electronic edition and also responsible for the entire Single Copy operation in the primary market with 69 part-time teamster drivers and four managers making up a very active sales department. Ferry joined The Plain Dealer in 1985 and since that time has served in a variety of management positions within the Circulation Division including Call Center Supervisor, Sales Promotion Manager, Systems Development Manager and Newspaper in Education Manager. Ferry was featured in Presstime Magazine in 1999 as a 20 under 40 award recipient. Prior to The Plain Dealer, Ferry served as the Circulation Manager for the TAB newspaper group, the largest chain of weekly newspapers in the GreaterBoston area.

Denise Zernechel started at The Free Press, Mankato, MN, then has held several management positions at: The Standard-Times, New Bedford, MA; The Daily Star, Oneonta, NY; The Recorder, Amsterdam, NY; The Daily Sentinel, Rome, NY and is now back full circle and is currently The Director of Circulation - CNHI Capital Division at The Free Press. Erv Drewek is the Manager of Distribution & Postal Affairs for Brown Printing Company Logistics Services headquartered in Waseca, Minnesota. Before joining Brown Printing, Erv was with Primedia Business Publications in Overland Park, Kansas. He has also worked for the printing operations of former Banta Publications Group and the former Ringier America. He started his mailing career with Advo Systems.
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9:30 Atrium 1

Friday

NSCMA Programming

2:15 p.m. Atrium 1

Friday

NSCMA Programming The New look of NIE: How the Forum Made it Work
Kerri Kava

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. RIP Circulation Department. User in the Readership Fulfillment Department Jim Santori, The Free Press, Mankato 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Full-access Subscription Model: The St. Cloud Times Story John Bodette, St. Cloud Times Jim Santori, publisher of The Free Press Media in Mankato, Minnesota, is a veteran newsman having served 15 years in newsrooms with Lindsay-Schaub and then Lee Enterprises. He then served 19 years as a publisher with Lee and now Community Newspaper Holdings Inc. He has worked with news organizations in Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Wisconsin and Minnesota. John Bodette has served as the Executive Editor of the St. Cloud Times since 2005. John is also presenting Ethical Guidelines and Principles for Print, Online and Social Media on Thursday, Jan. 24. See his full bio on page 12.

Kerri Kava began her newspaper career in 2008 when a Newspapers in Education Coordinator position caught her eye. In those 4 short years, while leading the program, she has had tremendous success in bringing the program to a new place that is now open, not only to public and private school teachers, but now also to parents, grandparents and as she says, anyone who wants to learn. After a major rebranding and website revamp last summer The Forum NIE program is now known as The Learning Forum. Kerri has lead marketing efforts for The Learning Forum program in both print and media commercials to promote this transformation. Kerri has also lead donations for The Learning Forum program to an all-time high in 2012, increasing yearly donations that cover newspaper costs by over 35% since 2008. Kerri is excited to share with you some of the changes she has made and what she has had success with at The Forum. Kerri hails from Wahpeton, N.D. and spent 4 years working in higher education at NDSCS before coming to The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead. Kerri is a 2004 graduate of Mass Communications and Speech Communications at NDSU.

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9:30 a.m. Veranda 5-8

Friday

Covering Disasters in the Digital Age Presented by the MNA Journalism Education Committee Panel Discussion

2:15 p.m. Veranda 5-8

Friday

legal Update Mark Anfinson

No one wants to see their community struck by a disaster, whether it be a devastating storm, epic flood, a destructive fire or a tragic shooting. But, these tragedies do happen and community newspapers often take on the role of information provider, storyteller, therapist, and sometimes first responder. What would you do when tragedy strikes? What happens when the national media roll into town? How will you use new media tools to disseminate information and tell the story of whats going on? And, how do you tell a potentially horrible story to a town you care for deeply? Hear from panelists whove covered their communities before, during and beyond a tragic event. Panelists: Dave Aeikens, St. Cloud Times Sarah McKenzie, The Journal, Minneapolis Jake Benson, Proctor Journal Moderator: Dave Pyle

Always one of the most popular sessions at the convention. MNA Legal Counsel, Mark Anfinson, will bring you the latest in legal happenings in the area of open records, open meetings and news gathering. He will also give a Public Notice update. Bring your legal questions.

Mark Anfinson is the long-time attorney for MNA, and a widely-acknowledged expert in media, communications, and First Amendment law. He not only represents MNA, but also directly represents many journalists and news organizations throughout the state on issues involving public access to government records and meetings, access to courts, libel, privacy, reporters privilege, intellectual property, advertising, and Internet law.

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Know more than you ever thought you could (or should) about your prospects, clients, and competition. Business and sales is all about personal relationships. When you know more about your prospects and clients, youre better able to relate on a personal level, build more meaningful connections, identify triggering events, tailor offerings, and ensure relevancy. Most important, studies show that when you practices Sales Intelligence, youll win two times more business! In this dynamic presentation, you will discover... Web search secrets that you never thought possible for finding leads, creating lists, uncovering opportunities, and understanding decision makers. Tips and tricks for using social networks and hidden websites as sales and competitive intelligence agents. How to use information to make a big-time impression with any prospect, and build deeper relationships with any client. This interactive presentation has a huge WOW factor-you will be shocked at what you dont know (but soon will). All attendees also receive complimentary access to the Know More! Center and Downloadable Toolbar, making it easy and fun to practice what you will learn.

9:30 a.m. Edina

Friday

Know More! Selling Sam Richter

2:15 p.m. Edina

Friday

Know More! Reputations Sam Richter

Your Personal Brand can Make or Break Your Business Brand! In todays instant communication and social networking world, its easy to share opinions and others can share the same about you. Unfortunately, what you and others post online, text, and even email is not limited to private networks and friend groups. In Know More! Reputations you will learn: What is a personal brand, why you already have one, how to enhance it, and how personal brands dramatically impact your company brand and reputation; the dangers of sharing too much information, what can happen if youre not careful, and how to respond if you dont like what someone shares about you or your company. This session will provide you very practical ideas you can immediately implement to improve your brand, and your personal and business reputation.

Sam Richter is an internationally-recognized expert on sales, marketing, and leadership. His award-winning experience includes building innovative technology, sales, and marketing programs for start-up companies and some of the worlds most famous brands. Sam has been featured in thousands of television and radio programs, national and online publications, and he presents his customized Know More! keynote and training programs to audiences around the globe. He is the author of the best-selling and award-winning book, Take the Cold Out of Cold Calling, considered the preeminent publication on finding information online and using it for sales success. Sam is founder and CEO of SBR Worldwide/Know More! He recently was named one of the Top 25 Most Influential People in Sales by InsideView. He has won numerous regional, national and international marketing awards including Best of Show and Gold Awards, Webby Awards, and a Gold Award at the International Film Festival. Hes also won a Retail Vision Award and a Codie Award the Oscars of the software industry for Best E-commerce Software. Sam is a member of the Business Journals Forty Under 40 list honoring the top Minnesota business leaders under the age of forty. He also was a finalist for Inc. Magazines Entrepreneur of the Year and hes one of the more highly recommended persons on LinkedIn. Sam received his B.A. from the University of Minnesota School of Journalism and Mass Communication and was twice named Scholastic All-American while also a fouryear player and a letter winner on the University of Minnesota varsity football team. Sam lives in Minnetonka, Minnesota with his wife and two children, serves on the board of a number of for-profit companies, and volunteers his time to numerous nonprofit organizations.
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9:30 a.m. Bloomington

Friday

InDesign: Customizing for Convenience Lisa Griffin

2:15 p.m. Bloomington

Friday

Photoshop Tips & Tricks Lisa Griffin

This session will look at features both old and new to help streamline your workflow. Well look at integrating Document Presets, Print Presets, Libraries, and much more to get your document put together efficiently. If you like keyboard shortcuts there will be plenty to learn....and please share a few of your own as well. Time permitting, well also look at some graphic features in InDesign to keep you from going to other programs when the job can be done here.

No matter what version of PhotoShop you are on, there is always something new to learn. This session will be filled with shortcuts and techniques from each version that will shorten your processing time on photos. There will, of course, be keyboard shortcuts so bring a few of your own to share with the group. And, we will take a look at the oft overlooked Camera Raw features and how it can benefit your workflow.

lisa Griffin is a popular trainer at Macintosh training events around the United States and is recognized as a pioneer in the areas of computer pagination and remote printing methods for newspapers. She is the IT Publishing Specialist for Boone Newspapers and a staff member at the University of Tennessee/Tennessee Press Association Institute for Newspaper Technology. Lisa has conducted group training for press associations and newspapers on topics such as Mac Troubleshooting, Adobe InDesign, Adobe PhotoShop, Adobe Illustrator, Quark Xpress, pagination, and PDF file creation. Since 1983, Lisa has provided consultation, training and support to newspapers as well as other markets. Advances in technology over the past 20 years for the newspaper industry have been both exciting and often challenging. Bringing this information through training sessions directly to people in the production process continues to be a priority. Attendees will find the material to be interesting, informative and applicable to their everyday workload.

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Thank You 2013 MNA Convention Sponsors

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MNI Donors
MNI Founders Circle Founders Circle members pledge $2,500 per year for four years ($10,000 total) to support the training and resources provided to all MNA members by the the Minnesota News Media Institute Forum Communications Co. MNI legacy Club Legacy Club members pledge $500 per year for three years ($1,500 total) to support the trainings and resources provided to all MNA members by the Minnesota News Media Institute. To learn more or to join please contact David Kaplan at david@mna.org. Mille Lacs Messenger, Isle Tony Carideo Page 1 Publications, East Grand Forks Don Q & Nancy Smith Long Prairie Leader Linda & Kurt Falkman Lisa Hills & Rick Fiman Peter & Lynne Jacobson David Kaplan & Jennifer Anderson Mike JacobsonPaynesville Press Bruce FenskeThe Journal, New Ulm Anne OFlynn Grant County Herald, Elbow Lake

MNI Donors The following individuals and organizations donated to the Minnesota News Media Institute in 2012 Blandin Foundation Carl and Eloise Pohlad Family Foundation Linda & Kurt Falkman in memory of Lois Suel Wann Lisa Hills & Rick Fiman in memory of Lois Suel Wann Peter & Lynne Jacobson in memory of John Finnegan Peter & Lynne Jacobson in memory of Lois Suel Wann Donald Q. & Nancy Smith in memory of John Finnegan Donald Q. & Nancy Smith in memory of Lois Suel Wann Mike & Jan Parta in memory of Lois Suel Wann Chuck & Janis Wann in memory of John Finnegan Don Smith Charles Johnson Bill Ramige Chuck Hunt Dennis Winskowski Dick Norlander Wade Weber Tom West Jody Hanson Kevin Anderson Rollin Bergman Pete Mohs Joni Harms Jason Brown Mike Jacobson Chris Schultz Matt McMillan Beyond Broken Scott Schmeltzer Forum Communications Printing St. Cloud Times Herald Journal, Howard Lake

MNI Pages Program The Minnesota News Media Institute Pages Program, asks participants to contribute the net proceeds of one page of advertising at the general rate once per year. To learn more or to take part please contact David Kaplan at david@mna.org. Balaton Press Tribune Delano Herald Journal Enterprise Dispatch, Cokato The Exponent, East Grand Forks Grant County Herald, Elbow Lake Herald Journal, Howard Lake Hutchinson Leader Isanti Chisago County Star, Cambridge Kanabec County Times, Mora Lake Country Echo, Pequot Lakes
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Lake Crystal Tribune Litchfield Independent Review Long Prairie Leader Mille Lacs Messenger, Isle News-Enterprise, West Concord Pine City Pioneer Proctor Journal Paynesville Press Sentinel Tribune, Westbrook Staples World

Al McIntosh Distinguished Service to Journalism

Background: the name al Mcintosh was long one of the most distinguished in the field of editorial writers. in the 60s, Mcintosh wrote the editorial Im a Tired American which was reprinted across the country hundreds of times. he served as president of both MNa and the National Newspaper association. Mcintosh was publisher and editor of the Rock County Star Herald in luverne, MN, from 1940-1968. the award was established to recognize those who have provided exceptional service to journalism. it is not necessarily given every year. Nominees for the award must be approved by the MNa Board of directors.
1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2013
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Past Recipients:
1966 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974

clark Mollenhoff Judge archie Gingold walter Brovald dave Vorland John finnegan charles w. Bailey, frank Premack & Peter Vanderpoel 1975 ellen olson 1976 Judge c. donald Peterson

scott schoen august erickson Grant utley robert M. shaw Jared how John cameron sim otto silha Gene Johnson & Jerry kline lynn smith walter Barnes & Mitchell charnley charles warner Mark anfinson Peter Popovich robert r. weishair Justice John e. simonett Philip s. duff, Jr. John r. finnegan Michael a. Parta arlin albrecht donald q. smith donald Gillmor elmer l. andersen reed anfinson James M. kinney Jim Pumarlo Gary Gilson Michael Vadnie Peter & lynne Jacobson rep. Gene Pelowski sandy Neren terry Mccollough John r. finnegan

2012-2013 MNA Board of Directors

President Kevin Anderson, Mille Lacs Messenger, Isle First Vice President Rollin Bergman, Page 1 Publications, East Grand Forks Second Vice President Pete Mohs, Lake Country Echo, Pequot Lakes Third Vice President Joni Harms, Daily Globe, Worthington Directors Jason Brown, Long Prairie Leader Scott Schmeltzer, Albert Lea Tribune Michael Jacobson, Paynesville Press Treasurer Chris Schultz, Herald Journal Publishing, Howard Lake Immediate Past President Matt McMillan, Aitkin Independent Age

2012-2013 MNI Board of Directors

Chairman Michael Jacobson, Paynesville Press Directors Kevin Anderson, Mille Lacs Messenger, Isle Rollin Bergman, Page 1 Publications, East Grand Forks Jason Brown, Long Prairie Leader Tony Carideo, The Carideo Group, Minneapolis Joni Harms, Daily Globe, Worthington Matt McMillan, Aitkin Independent Age Pete Mohs, Lake Country Echo, Pequot Lakes Jim Pumarlo, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Scott Schmeltzer, Albert Lea Tribune Chris Schultz, Herald Journal Publishing, Howard Lake

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2012-2013 MNA Committee Members

lEGISlATIVE Matt McMillan, MNA liason, Aitkin Reed Anfinson, Co-chairman, Benson *John Finnegan, Co-chairman, St. Paul Gary Albertson, Cook Mark Anfinson, Minneapolis Jake Benson, Proctor Jeff Coolman, Eden Prairie Rusty Cunningham, Winona Fran Edstrom, Winona Bruce Fenske, New Ulm Steve Jahn, Minneapolis Randy Lebedoff, Minneapolis Steve Messick, Red Wing Sandy Neren, St. Paul Jim Pumarlo, Red Wing Harvey Rockwood, Little Canada Myron Schober, Rushford Chuck Warner, Brownton Tom West, Little Falls ADVERTISING Rollin Bergman, Chairman, East Grand Forks Kevin Anderson, Isle Marilyn Birkland, St. Cloud Jeremy Bradfield, Eden Prairie Tara Brandl, Marshall Jody Hanson, Alexandria Carter Johnson, White Bear Jean Matua, Kimball Jeff Meyer, Pelican Rapids Julie Meyer, Pelican Rapids Michele Pawlenty, Maple Lake Karin Ramige, Glencoe
* Deceased

Chris Schultz, Howard Lake Kevin Smith, Willmar Randi Smith, Scandia JOURNAlISM EDUCATION Pete Mohs, Chairman, Pequot Lakes Jake Benson, Proctor John Bodette, St. Cloud John Grones, McGregor Ryan Gueningsman, Howard Lake John Hatcher, Duluth Don Heinzman, Elk River Tim Henniger, Anoka Anne Jacobson, Red Wing Yvonne Klinnert, Stillwater Brett Larson, Isle Justin Lessman, Jackson Jennifer Martin-Romme, Duluth Jim Pumarlo, Red Wing Dave Pyle, Minneapolis Brent Schacherer, Litchfield Lee Ann Schutz, Minneapolis Michael Vadnie, St. Cloud MEMBER SERVICES Chris Schultz, Chairman, Howard Lake Jake Benson, Proctor Jeff Coolman, Eden Prairie Mike Dalton, Cannon Falls Tim Douglass, Glenwood Diann Drew, Alexandria Joni Harms, Worthington Michael Jacobson, Paynesville Matt McMillan, Aitkin Rick Peterson, Luverne
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Tammie Richter, Bemidji Scott Schmeltzer, Albert Lea NEW MEDIA Jason Brown, Chairman, Long Prairie Kevin Anderson, Isle Dan Birkholz, Howard Lake Phil Bock, Scandia Howie Burke, Coon Rapids Dan Callahan, Osseo Steve Delmont, Red Wing Aaron Hagen, Worthington Steve Hartman, Fargo Marty Kokes, Coon Rapids Roger Lee, Minneapolis Jean Matua, Kimball Mike Mazzio, Duluth Jeff Meyer, Pelican Rapids Julie Meyer, Pelican Rapids Brandon Quesnel, St. Cloud Karin Ramige, Glencoe Chris Schultz, Howard Lake Phil Seibel, Brainerd DAIlY Scott Schmeltzer, Chairman, Albert Lea Tim Bogenschutz, Brainerd NOMINATING Matt McMillan, Chairman, Aitkin Jake Benson, Proctor Jody Hanson, Alexandria FUNDRAISING Joni Harms, Chairman, Worthington

Past Presidents of the Minnesota Newspaper Association

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. (7) 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 1867 *Daniel Sinclair, Winona Republican 1868-69 *Joseph A. Leonard, Rochester Post 1870-73 *William B. Mitchell, St. Cloud Journal 1874-76 *Liberty Hall, Glencoe Register 1877-78 *Joseph K. Moore, St. Peter Tribune 1879-80 *George C. Chamberlain, Jackson Republican . 1881 * Harlan P Hall, St. Paul Globe 1882-84 *Benjamin B. Herbert, Red Wing Advance (82-3) Republican (84) 1885-86 *Henry A. Castle, St. Paul Dispatch 1887-89 *Joel P Heatwole, Northfield News . 1890 *Lewis P Hunt, Mankato Free Press . . 1891 * Harlan P Hall, St. Paul Dispatch 1892 * Granville S. Pease, Anoka Union 1893 *John A. Johnson, St. Peter Herald 1894 *Harwood G. Day, Albert Lea Standard 1895 *Charles C. Whitney, Marshall News-Messenger 1896 *Alvah Eastman, St. Cloud Journal-Press 1897 *C. W. Stanton, Appleton Press 1898 *S. A. Langum, Preston Times 1899 *E. C. Huntington, Windom Reporter 1900 *Charles S. Mitchell, Alexandria Post-News 1901 *W. J. Munro, Morris Sun 1902 *Joseph Leicht, Winona Westlicher Herald 1903 *Frank A. Day, Fairmont Sentinel 1904 *C. F. McDonald, St. Cloud Times 1905 *W. C. Whiteman, Ortonville Herald 1906 *W. R. Hodges, Sleepy Eye Herald Dispatch 1907 *A. J. Halstad, Brainerd Tribune 1908 *W. M. James, Breckenridge Telegram 1909 *C. C. Edwards, Albert Lea Times-Enterprise 1910 *H. S. Saylor, Buffalo Journal 1911 *Sam Y. Gordon, Browns Valley Tribune 1912 *H. C. Miller, St. Peter Free Press 1913 *Gunnar B. Bjornson, Minneota Mascot 1914 *Herbert C. Hotaling, Mapleton Enterprise 1915 *James C. Morrison, Morris Tribune 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71.
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1916 1917 1918 1919 1920 1921 1922 1923 1924 1925 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951

*H. M. Wheelock, Wheelocks Weekly, Fergus Falls *Fred E. Hadley, Winnebago Enterprise *A. O. Moreaux, Luverne Herald *Asa Wallace, Sauk Centre Herald *James R. Landy, Olivia Times *Philip Liesch, Brown County Journal, New Ulm *W. E. Verity, Wadena Pioneer-Journal *J. P Couglin, Waseca Herald . *Martin J. McGowan Sr., Appleton Press *H. Z. Mitchell, Bemidji Sentinel *Carl E. Eastwood, Le Sueur News-Herald *J. V. Weber, Murray County Herald, Slayton *E. K. Whiting, Owatonna Journal-Chronicle *L. A. Rossman, Grand Rapids Herald-Review *John E. Casey, Jordan Independent *Grove Wills, Eveleth Clarion *D. M. Coughlin, Waseca Herald *Harold H. Barker, Elbow Lake Herald *Frank E. Bargen, Mountain Lake Observer *A. R. Lemke, Wadena Pioneer-Journal *Verne E. Joslin, Heron Lake News *Lou Benshoof, Detroit Lakes Record *Fremont Schmidt, Springfield Advance-Press *Earl E. Howard, Wheaton Gazette *Paul Keith, Chatfield News *Horace W. Cutten, Red Lake Falls Gazette *W. C. Peterson, Marshall Messenger *Wayne Peterson, Moorhead Daily News, Moorhead *Carl C. Carlson, Long Prairie Leader *Gerald L. Schonlau, Houston Signal *William E. Dahlquist, Thief River Falls Times *Ludwig I. Roe, Montevideo News *Norman E. Nelson, Cloquet Pine Knot *Alan C. McIntosh, Rock County Star-Herald, Luverne *M. A. Johnson, Blue Earth Post and Register *Ben A. Gimmestad, Dawson Sentinel

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72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. 87. 88. 89. 90. 91. 92. 93. 94. 95. 96. 97. 98. 99. 100. 101. 102. 103. 104. 105. 106. 107.

1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980

*Walter E. Barnes, Sleepy Eye Herald Dispatch *George A. Rossman, Grand Rapids Herald-Review *Donald C. Brown, Waseca Daily Journal *Scott Schoen, Redwood Gazette, Redwood Falls *Everett S. Mills, Montevideo American-News Edward J. Morrison, Morris Sun and Tribune *Wes Meyer, Detroit Lakes Tribune *O. M. Cy Mattson, Warren Sheaf *Leslie G. Curtis, Sr. St. James Courier and Plaindealer * Arch G. Pease, Anoka Co. Union, Coon Rapids, Blaine * Arthur J. Suel, New Prague Times *Gordon R. Closway, Winona Daily News *W. Lee Oberg, Blackduck American *Charles B. Seipp, Tyler Journal-Herald *Russell C. Mills, Cambridge Star & Pine City Pioneer *W. S. Adams, Roseau Times-Region * James M. Kinney, Pope County Tribune, Glenwood *Edward C. LHerault, (Post Publications) Minneapolis * Warren E. Maul, (Mpls. Finance & Commerce) Golden Valley *Philip S. Duff, Jr., Red Wing Republican Eagle *John D. Weber, Murray County Herald, Slayton *John R. Pfund, Norman County Index, Ada *Harry Davey, International Falls Daily Journal *John Meyer, Detroit Lakes Tribune, Becker County Record James P McDonnell, Wright County Journal Press, Buffalo . Eugene D. Johnson, White Bear Press, White Bear Lake Robert M. Mack, (Plainview News) Cape Coral, FL *Jared How, Mankato Free Press * Kenneth M. Anderson, (Cottonwood County Citizen, Windom) Henning, MN 1981 Charles H. Warner, (Brownton Bulletin) Brownton 1982 *L. D. (Tip) Mills, (Hutchinson Leader ) Peoria, AZ 1983 Carole Larson, Osseo-Maple Grove Press 1984 Arlin Albrecht, Red Wing Republican Eagle 1985 Doug Hirsch, (Park Rapids Enterprise) Anderson, CA 1985-86 Mike Parta, New York Mills Herald 1987 Duane Rasmussen, (Forest Lake Times) Port Isabel, TX

108. 1988 Keith O. Axvig, Red Lake Falls Gazette 109. 1989 Donald Q. Smith, Monticello Times 110. 1990 *John R. Finnegan, St. Paul Pioneer Press 111. 1991 Peter J. Jacobson, Paynesville Press 112. 1992 Charles R. Johnson, Grand Rapids Herald-Review 113. 1993 Robert L. Bradford, Northfield News E. Charles Wann, The New Prague Times 114. 1994 115. 1995 Carolynn Allen-Evans, The Free Press, Mankato 116. 1995-96 William C. Ramige, McLeod County Chronicle, Glencoe Julie M. Nordine, Warroad Pioneer 117. 1997 118. 1998 Charles R. Hunt, Tyler Tribute 119. 1999 Reed Anfinson, Swift County Monitor News, Benson 120. 2000 Dennis Winskowski, Detroit Lakes Newspapers 121. 2001 Dick Norlander, Aitkin Independent Age 122. 2002 Randy Lebedoff, Star Tribune, Minneapolis 123. 2002-03 Wade Weber, Kanabec County Times, Mora 124. 2004 Tom West, Duluth Budgeteer News Rollin Bergman, Page 1 Publications, East Grand Forks 125. 2005 126. 2006 Bruce Fenske, The Journal, New Ulm 127. 2007 John Stone, Starbuck Times 128. 2008 Jody Hanson, Echo Press, Alexandria 129. 2009 Jody Hanson, Echo Press, Alexandria 130. 2010 Jake Benson, Proctor Journal 131. 2011 Matt McMillan, Hutchinson Leader 132. 2012 Kevin Anderson, MessAge Media, Aitkin 1936 1953 1955 1966 1972 1973 1974 1983 2000 2006 HONORARY PAST PRESIDENTS *Herman Roe, Northfield News *Rudolph Lee, Long Prairie Leader *James L. Markham, Hopkins Review *L. A. Dare, Elk River *K. Valdimar Bjrnson, former state treasurer *Henry Mead, Aitkin Independent Age *Ellen Olson, Minneapolis Robert M. Shaw, Edina Mark Anfinson, Minneapolis Linda I. Falkman, Edina

Asterisk * on names denotes deceased. This emblem denotes father-son succession in MNA presidency, and denotes grandfather-grandson. This emblem denotes brother combinations. This emblem denotes husband-wife combination. This emblem denotes two full terms as president.
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