2026 Convention Schedule The MHSPA Fall Journalism Convention is hosted in Coffman Memorial Union at the University of Minnesota. Here is a Coffman Memorial Union map. 8–9 a.m. Registration & Check-inGreat Hall Foyer | Ground 26 9 a.m. WelcomeGreat Hall | Ground 26Welcome to the convention by Hubbard School of Journalism and Communication Interim Director…

MHSPA 26 Best of Show The Best of Show competition is offered for all student media outlets participating in the Minnesota High School Press Association annual convention on Oct. 8. To participate in Best of Show, students are required to attend the convention. Best of Show entries are due by 9 a.m. at the conference.…

Join us Oct. 8 from 9-1 p.m. for “on the record” a high school journalism convention focused on why reporting matters and how to do it ethically and effectively. Whether it’s hyper-local news or social media livestreaming, our presenters will be there to share reporting experiences and develop your student journalism skills. 8:00 a.m. –…

MN CONTEST DEADLINES DUE DATE – June 11 JEM All State  This is a publication-wide contest for news (print, online), yearbook, magazine, and broadcast. The registration contest fee of $30 per publication gives you a multi-category critique and a ranking of Bronze, Silver, or Gold. The entry fee covers a small stipend for judges, and…

The 2025-26 Minnesota North Star Awards (Nomination Form) is now open. For NSPA members, it appears under “Contests” in their membership portal.

Bring your students to the national convention in their back yard April 16-18, 2026. Full information about the convention can be found at the SPRING CONVENTION WEBSITE. Registration is open NOW.

The MN Journalist of the Year competition is sponsored by the Journalism Education Association and recognizes the best student journalists from each state. The Minnesota winner receives a $600 scholarship from Journalism Educators of Minnesota (JEM), with runners up receiving $100-300 each. The website gives directions and tips, including many videos to help build your portfolio. State winners…

Posted Oct. 8, 2025 Daniel Amborn of Edina HS named Journalism Educator of the Year Executive director Laura Widmer and associate director Gary Lundgren made a surprise visit to the pubs room at Edina High School to announce that Daniel Amborn is the 2025 Minnesota Journalism Educator of the Year. “As a veteran student media…

The fall convention is a time to celebrate the opportunities that our great state offers to student journalists and their advisers. Connect. Learn. Explore. Celebrate! JEM All State, MHSPA Gold Medallion, and Best of Show awards will be announced. Costs: $23 per person registration fee (earlybird) // $28 after Sept. 25. $15 Best of Show…

In a May 20 announcement from the Minnesota High School Press Association, 150 students from seven schools have been selected for the MN North Star Honor Roll: 48 North Star Editors, 44 North Star Journalists, and 58 Distinguished Journalists. This is the first year after a several-year hiatus that MHSPA has published an honor roll.…