A Minneapolis area TV reporter is offering advice to reporters who might not see their daily assignments as storytelling opportunities. Boyd Huppert says that to tell good stories a reporter needs an inquisitive mind and willingness to take risks. “The assignment is not the story,” Huppert said. “Our job as the storytellers is to go… Read More: ‘The assignment is not the story’ »

Your submissions for the WBA Awards for Excellence are due at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday. If you’re a procrastinator, it’s now time to stop procrastinating. WBA Vice President Linda Baun is hard at work making sure stations are getting their submissions in without any problems. She’ll be at her desk when the deadline passes on… Read More: WBA Awards entries due WEDNESDAY! »

They say what’s good for the goose is good for the gander, but when it comes to public records, the state Legislature doesn’t seem to believe in this principle. In Wisconsin, cities, police and fire departments, state agencies, and even the governor’s office are required to retain public records and make these available to the… Read More: Column: Democracy depends on open government »