ND Newspaper Association

@flickertailtime An attack of racism is abhorrent anywhere in our state. ND's 73 newspapers have an audience of nearly 500,000.

𝐂𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐡𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐍𝐃𝐍𝐀'𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫: The NDNA board extended the offer to Wehrman last week. Current Ex. Dir. Beth Helfrich prepares to conclude her service by June 30th. Read more at: bulletin.ndna.com

2023 NDNA contest winners were announced 5/12 during NDNA/SDNA joint convention at Spirit Lake Casino, Devils Lake, ND. Mike Gackle, president of the former newspaper company BHG Inc. was honored as the 57th inductee into the ND Newspaper Hall of Fame. bulletin.ndna.com

NDNA seeking EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. Please send resume to director@ndna.com by May 12, 2023. More info at: ndna.com/jobs

Cole Short, editor of the Hillsboro Banner, has been nominated for president of NDNA. Election of officers & directors will be held 5/13 at the association's annual meeting during convention at Spirit Lake Casino, near Devils Lake, ND. Full details: bulletin.ndna.com

The NDNA / SDNA Joint Convention is an event you won’t want to miss! We come together to recognize & honor newspapers from both states, paying tribute to legends within the industry, & we'll have an opportunity to network with colleagues. See more at bulletin.ndna.com

NDNA and SDNA will once again come together for a joint convention at Spirit Lake Casino in Devils Lake, ND on May 11-13, 2023 and share in food, fun, and comradery. Read full program details here: bulletin.ndna.com

A newspaper just for kids is doubling circulation this month in ND, bringing on 2 more printing plants & 3 more delivery routes. Project Leader Cecile Wehrman has been busy making contacts with partner papers & schools to add delivery to 24,000 students. bulletin.ndna.com

141 legislators descended upon the Capitol for their intro to the 68th Legislative Assembly on 12/5. Thanks to the NDNAEF, NDNA hired two legislative interns to follow the session & provide weekly stories to papers, mentored by Chuck Haga & Jack McDonald. bulletin.ndna.com

Beautiful summer-themed photos from newspaper photographers in Jamestown and Elgin have been selected for the covers of the 2023 NDNA Media Guide and the NDNA Rate Kit. See more details on the winning photographers plus more at bulletin.ndna.com

History, culture, & breathtaking landscapes made for an unforgettable road trip in scenic northwest N.D. on Sept. 20th covering the expansive prairies through the welcoming towns of Kenmare, Bowbells, Crosby & Tioga. Read about Beth's roadtrip at bulletin.ndna.com

The Oral History Association recently awarded Teri Finneman's Oral History project its Mason Multimedia Award “to recognize outstanding oral history projects, collections, exhibits, and multimedia presentations for the public.” Find more at bulletin.ndna.com

The North Dakota News Cooperative board is now poised to launch their first stories under the leadership of Enterprise Journalist Michael Standaert. The first stories will come your way in August. bulletin.ndna.com

𝐓𝐰𝐨 𝐍𝐃 𝐩𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬: Journal Publishing in Crosby/Tioga, ND brought home eight firsts, and Walsh County Record in Grafton, ND saw two first places in the NNA's Better Newspaper Contest this year. bulletin.ndna.com

𝐍𝐃𝐍𝐀 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐗𝐄𝐂𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐃𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐑 NDNA represents 85 member newspapers and the public in legislative affairs, secures and processes advertising for its members, & offers news release services. Deadline to apply: July 15th. Apply: ndna.com/ads/

𝗧𝗿𝗶-𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗻 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 “Our aim and purpose,” wrote G.K. Ness over 100 yrs ago, “are to work for the best interests of this community,...and the opportunity to cooperate with you.” bulletin.ndna.com

ND News Co-op took another big step last week. Michael Standaert was hired as enterprise journalist to provide in-depth stories to ND newspapers. See this story and more at bulletin.ndna.com

Steele County Press, Tioga Tribune, Walsh County Record, Dickinson Press, & Bismarck Tribune netted 1st place in general excellence at the NDNA convention. (Group photo by Mike McCleary) Read more about all awards and board elections: ndna.com/news/finley-ti…

Today is the day! The NDNA convention registration desk opens at 4pm today at the Radisson in Bismarck. All awards presentations will be tomorrow, Friday May 6. Be part of the conversation with your award wins! #NDNAawards

It's almost HERE! Have you registered for convention yet? Deadline is this coming Friday, 4/29, don't delay! We look forward to seeing everyone! ndna.com/convention