Kyndell Harkness, Assistant Managing Editor of Diversity/Community for the Star Tribune, speaks about her path to journalism, diversity in journalism including how to assist others in the newsroom and within our community.  She also looks forward to what the future in journalism will look like and what students can do to prepare.

TOPICS INCLUDE: CAREER IN JOURNALISM, DIVERSITY, NEWSPAPERS, FUTURE OF JOURNALISM, PHOTOGRAPHY

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Sharon Yoo, reporter for KARE-TV, speaks about her journey to journalism and gives advice about storytelling and interviewing.  She also speaks about her desire to represent our diverse communities and gives advice for future journalists.

TOPICS INCLUDE: CAREER IN JOURNALISM, STORYTELLING, INTERVIEWING, DIVERSITY

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Tom Hauser, political reporter from KSTP-TV, speaks briefly about his 39 years in the field, including his interview with former President Donald Trump, and gives advice for future journalists.  

TOPICS INCLUDE: POLITICAL JOURNALISM, CAREER IN JOURNALISM, INTERVIEWING

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Jason DeRusha from WCCO Radio's Drivetime discusses his transition from television as a reporter and anchor at WCCO-TV.  He discusses changes in journalism and gives advice to future journalists.

TOPICS INCLUDE: FUTURE OF JOURNALISM, SOCIAL MEDIA, COLLEGE MEDIA, CAREER IN JOURNALISM, OPINION, TRUTHFUL REPORTING, INFLUENCERS

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Parker Brown, multimedia journalist with Dakota News Now, speaks about his pathway from student journalism to professional.  He also discusses the ways in which his media law and ethics courses are used in his professional career.  

TOPICS INCLUDE: CAREER IN JOURNALISM, BROADCAST WRITING, LAW, ETHICS

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