How NBC got beat on the Russert story Bob Collins June 23, 2008, 3:38 PM Jun 23, 2008 1 An employee of a Twin Cities firm pays the price for scooping NBC on the death of Tim Russert. Read more →
KSTP and the News Council Bob Collins June 23, 2008, 2:15 PM Jun 23, 2008 1 Why wasn’t KSTP at a News Council meeting last week when one of its stories was dissected? Read more →
Live blogging Minnesota News Council – The limits of MySpace Bob Collins June 19, 2008, 1:13 PM Jun 19, 2008 9 The father of a dead soldier, objects to a Duluth TV station’s portrayal of his son as having post-traumatic stress disorder. Read more →
How the news media polices itself Bob Collins June 19, 2008, 8:24 AM Jun 19, 2008 4 The Minnesota News Council provides a glimpse into the decisions journalists make. Read more →
The science behind the showbiz Bob Collins May 21, 2008, 7:29 AM May 21, 2008 47 Why do we care so much what TV weatherpeople think about global warming? Read more →
How would you reform the media? Bob Collins May 20, 2008, 6:15 PM May 20, 2008 36 A conference in Minneapolis next month will explore changing the media landscape. What’s your suggestion? Read more →
Wanted: Weather anchor Bob Collins April 25, 2008, 8:59 AM Apr 25, 2008 1 WCCO’s looking. Pay negotiable, to a point. Read more →
A poke in the ‘eye’ Bob Collins April 22, 2008, 10:30 PM Apr 22, 2008 Can the Paul Douglas saga get any weirder? Read more →
Is there a (photo) doctor in the house? Bob Collins April 22, 2008, 2:05 PM Apr 22, 2008 1 How much license should journalists have with images? Read more →
The ‘more to the story’ story Bob Collins April 18, 2008, 3:24 PM Apr 18, 2008 13 Why it’s a good idea to tell the ‘whole story.’ Read more →
I’ve got a secret Bob Collins April 16, 2008, 6:08 PM Apr 16, 2008 11 Should journalists honor a promise to a source even if it hurts innocent people? Read more →
Doodling the news Bob Collins April 16, 2008, 11:04 AM Apr 16, 2008 The notes talk-show guests leave behind. Read more →
Weather Lukewarm on the weatherman Bob Collins April 13, 2008, 10:19 AM Apr 13, 2008 Wondering what the future is of Paul Douglas? Keep wondering. Read more →
A part of the job Bob Collins April 9, 2008, 7:04 PM Apr 9, 2008 1 Reporters shouldn’t add trauma to tragedy. Read more →
For your discussion: The news cycle Bob Collins April 7, 2008, 9:18 AM Apr 7, 2008 8 Media execs say layoffs won’t affect quality, but how can that be? And how can they not lead to even more cutbacks? Read more →