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Eric Black on The Patriot

By Robin Marty | 06.18.07 | 11:11 am

It’s not often that a person willingly tries to bridge the gap between the partisans, but that’s just what new Minnesota Monitor reporter Eric Black did this weekend during his appearance on the Northern Alliance Radio Network’s Saturday blogger talk…

Eric Black on Almanac

By Robin Marty | 06.11.07 | 10:37 am

Eric Black participates in his first television interview since announcing his exit from the Minneapolis Star Tribune.

TPT-TV’s Almanac has the video, as Black discusses the changes in journalism and his new plans with Minnesota Monitor.

The Shift to Online News

By Robin Marty | 06.07.07 | 6:36 am

In the wake of the layoffs at the Star Tribune and the migration of well-known names to online-only news sites, Minnesota Public Radio takes a fresh look at the face of online news.

Audio of the story, including quotes…

Big Question Answered: Strib’s Eric Black to Join Minnesota Monitor and Start a Blog

By Paul Schmelzer | 06.05.07 | 7:00 am

Just days after he announced he’ll be taking a Star Tribune buyout, veteran reporter and blogger Eric Black can answer a big question about his future — what he’ll be doing next. He’s been…

Minnesota Monitor Nominated for Koufax Award

By Robin Marty | 06.01.07 | 9:58 am

In the world of blogging, there are few awards as prestigious as the Koufax Awards, a yearly tribute to left-leaning blogs across the Internet. 

This year, Minnesota Monitor is honored to be nominated for Best New Blog, and…

Center for Independent Media reporters win journalism prizes

By Robin Marty | 05.31.07 | 9:22 am

Washington, D.C. (5-21-2007) – In less than one year, the Center for Independent Media’s (CIM) “New Journalist Program” is making history, as its fellows are the first bloggers to win prestigious Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) awards for journalistic excellence…

Abdi Aynte on Minnesota Public Radio

By Robin Marty | 04.23.07 | 8:28 am

Yesterday, Minnesota Monitor Reporter Abdi Aynte was interviewed for MPR’s story, Widening Somali conflict has locals worried

Over the weekend, hundreds of Somalis attended a conference to discuss the war and raise money for refugee aid. Long lines

Michael Savage Calls for the Deportation of Minnesota Monitor Journalists – Press Release

By Robin Marty | 03.14.07 | 11:31 am

For Immediate Release

MICHAEL SAVAGE CALLS FOR DEPORTATION OF MINNESOTA MONITOR JOURNALISTS

Syndicated talk show host has made derogatory statements in the past

MINNEAPOLIS (03/14/2007) — In an email sent to Minnesota Monitor, nationally-syndicated radio talk show host Michael Savage…

Minnesota Monitor Now Accepting Submissions

By Robin Marty | 02.28.07 | 9:41 am

As we continue to adjust our site to become an online magazine for Minnesota news, Minnesota Monitor would like to announce guest articles that will run every Friday.

If you would like to submit a piece, please email us directly. …

Abdi Aynte on Minnesota Public Radio

By Robin Marty | 02.22.07 | 9:47 am

Abdi Aynte was on Minnesota Public Radio to discuss the latest developments in Somalia.

Click here for the audio