As so-called “backpack journalists” — reporters who take notes, shoot and edit video, snap photos, record audio, liveblog and tweet — we continue experimenting with a range of news technologies. In 2008, we tackled video at an unprecedented rate and with some surprising results. In random order, our ten favorites from the past 12 months.

At Coleman ‘media availability’ event, independent media ‘not welcome.’

At RNC, peace activists on fed ‘watch list’ detained in St. Paul

Pedal-powered protest: The F30 Pedal Cloud bike heads to the RNC

John McCain: Man of a Million Faces

McCain ‘health’ air-quotes were pure Dr. Evil

6th District voters react to Rep. Bachmann’s gaffe on Hardball

St. Paul homeless say the city’s hiding them for the RNC

Residents of Dinkytown’s Chateau had a hard time voting

Obama is a “tiny bit African American”: McCain supporter


What they say by day about Red Bull Illume photo cubes on Stone Arch Bridge

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More of MnIndy’s Best:

Ten most popular stories of 2008

Top 10 photos of 2008

Top RNC tweets