2025 Minnesota SPJ Intern Night at Minnesota Public Radio

The 2025 Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists Intern Night will be an excellent opportunity to learn about journalism internships throughout the state, network with media professionals and meet fellow journalism students from local colleges.

No previous internship experience is required to attend! After remarks from a panel of editors and media professionals, small-group breakout sessions will offer "speed dating"-style meetings with industry insiders. And yes, we'll treat you to free pizza.

Our event will take place at Minnesota Public Radio's UBS Forum, a secure facility, and an RSVP (and an I.D.) is a must. Space is limited.

Panelists will include, but not be limited to:

Minnesota Public Radio News, Editor Lisa Ryan

Kare 11, Reporter Jessica Hart

Fox 9, Executive Producer Panhia Yang

Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, Editor Dirk DeYoung

Sahan Journal, Editorial Director Chao Xiong

Mpls.St. Paul Magazine, Digital Editor Peter Diamond

Mpls.St. Paul Magazine, Associate Editor Madison Bloomquist

Minnesota Star Tribune, Investigations Editor Tom Scheck

And keep an eye peeled for...

Sahan Journal, Becky Dernbach (Organizer)

Sahan Journal, Samantha HoangLong (Organizer)

St. Paul Neighborhood Network, former KSTP Tim Montgomery(Organizer)

Pioneer Press, City Hall Bureau Chief Fred Melo (Organizer)

Pioneer Press, Imani Cruzen (Organizer)

MPR, Ellen Finn (Organizer)

Star Tribune, Jim Walsh (Organizer)

Details:

MN Society of Professional Journalists Intern Night

Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025

6:00 – 8:00 pm (Check-in at 5:45)

MPR News (UBS FORUM -- Top floor)

480 Cedar St.

St. Paul, MN 55101

JOIN US!

Intern Night Studio is an opportunity for aspiring young journalists to meet hiring managers from media companies throughout the Twin Cities, learn about upcoming internship opportunities and network. Hosted by the Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists, this year’s event is held at Minnesota Public Radio Headquarters in downtown St. Paul overlooking the Minnesota Capitol.

Know before you go:

• Event Site: Kling Public Media Center (Minnesota Public Radio’s Headquarters) 480 Cedar St, St Paul MN in downtown St. Paul, 5th floor UBS Forum
• Closest parking ramp: World Trade Center Parking Ramp – 477 Cedar St, St Paul MN, right across MPR’s main entrance on Cedar Street
• Mass Transit: Green Line stop closest to the MPR Building is the 10th Street Station, located ½ block north of MPR’s main entrance
• Check in: You will need your state ID (driver’s license or school ID card) when you check in for this event at the MPR front desk

Space is limited at this free event: Only 60 spots are available. If you register and cannot attend, you must notify MN SPJ immediately so we can open available spots to those who can attend. Limited to one ticket per person.

Some street parking is available. Please give yourself time to find a parking spot and arrive on time to the event! Please contact [email protected] with any questions.

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