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MTN seeks board members

MTN currently has three openings for its board of directors. To apply for a position or for more information, visit the City of Minneapolis web site. The positions close December 19, 2008.

Renew your membership and get a t-shirt

If you renew your membership, or buy a new membership at MTN by December 31, 2008, you will get a coupon for a free MTN t-shirt. So renew your membership today!

New Youth Media on mtn.org

Some new youth-created media has been added to the MTN web site. You can watch videos made by this year's South High Voices students here, and videos produced by youth at four Pillsbury United Community Centers here.

MTN Celebrates 25 Years on September 19

MTN has been around for a quarter of a century. Now that is something to celebrate!

And there is a celebration coming up soon. A party on September 19th at Babalu Restaurant at 800 N. Washington Ave in the Warehouse District. The party goes from 6 pm to midnight.

The party is a fundraiser for MTN, too. Admission costs $10. Tickets are available at MTN in advance or buy yours at the door.

Enjoy the authentic Latin-Caribbean cuisine from Babalu, a cash bar with a drink special all night, and free sodas. And there will be entertainment, yes indeed.

The evening will be hosted by Ian Rans of Drinking With Ian and his special guests will include Viva and Jerry, who will be doing 25th Anniversay spoofs. There will also be poetry. Music acts include Urban Cadence, known for their smooth funky jazz, and David Macc and The Falsely Accused, providing Hip Hop, Rap and Funk. D.J. Mix.well, Thursday night D.J. at Picosa in Riverplace, will keep the joint jumping in between.

There will be something for everyone. It will be a chance to dress up, take a date and hang out with your favorite MTN personalities.

Mostly it is going to be fun, and it will be a chance to reflect on MTN?s history and future. "We're also doing this because MTN needs to be more proactive in its sustainance, and this is the advent of that fundraising culture," according to Director of Programming Vera Allen.

The event will also include a silent auction and raffles, with great prizes.

Allen has been working on the event with board members Tom Cassidy and Barb Nei. Fanuel Tsehaye has been working on the graphics and Keith Porter has been putting together MTN archive clips and interviews that will be shown during the event.

So be there on September 19th. Parking is available on the street and in lots and ramps nearby. Metro Transit route 14 runs up Washington Avenue, and 2nd Street N, one block east, has striped bike lanes.

Save the Date - MTN's 25th Anniversary Celebration

MTN will be celebrating its 25th Anniversary at a special event on Friday, September 19 at 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. The event is at Babalu Restaurant at 800 Washington Ave. N. There will be memories, food, drink. friends, history, great music, silent auction, raffles, door prizes, and much much more. More details are coming soon.

Celebrate Northeast Parade Repeat Times

June 26, 2008 - This year marks the 19th year that MTN has covered the Celebrate Northeast Parade live. This year's coverage was created in collaboration with the Northeast Chamber of Commerce and the Saint Paul Neighborhood Network and features in-depth parade coverage and interviews with Northeast leaders. TThe parade is hosted by Stephen Antus and Shay Gallagher. All showtimes are on MTN Channel 16, which is only available to cable subscribers who live within the Minneapolis City limits. The parade will repeat on the following days and times:

Thursday, July 3, 10 p.m
Friday, July 4, 10 p.m.
Saturday, July 5, 8 p.m
Thursday, July 10, 10 p.m
Saturday, July 12, 8 p.m
Thursday, July 17, 10 p.m
Friday, July 25, 10 p.m
Friday, August 1, 10 p.m

MTN Hours Changing

MTN's hours will be changing starting May 19. Starting on this day, MTN will be open from noon until 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, noon to 7 p.m. Fridays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.

Amy Goodman on April 28

April 28, 2008
6:30 pm
St. Joan of Arc Church, 4537 3rd Ave. South, Minneapolis
$10 in advance, $12 at the door

Presented by Community Media Partners, KFAI, Minneapolis Television Network, and St. Paul Neighborhood Network

KFAI, Minneapolis Television Network (MTN) and Saint Paul Neighborhood Network (SPNN) are proud to present Amy Goodman, co-host of Democracy Now!, and David Goodman, co-authors of their new book, Standing Up to the Madness: Ordinary Heroes in Extraordinary Times. The talk will be held at St. Joan of Arc Church, 4537 3rd Ave. South, Minneapolis on Monday, April 28, 2008 at 6:30 pm. This event is part of the station's "Fresh Voices: KFAI Speaks" Lecture Series.

Hyperion Books describes Standing Up to the Madness: Ordinary Heroes in Extraordinary Times as a timely, inspiring, and even revolutionary look at who wields the greatest power in America - everyday people who take a chance and stand up for what they believe in - but also offers advice on what you can do to help.

This event is open to the public. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door.

Tickets are also available at the following locations:

* KFAI, 1808 Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, 10-6pm, 612-341-3144×23
* Birchbark Books, 2115 W 21st St., Minneapolis, MN 612-374-4023
* Black Dog Café, 309 Prince St., St. Paul, 651-228-9274
* Cahoots Coffee Bar, 1562 Selby Ave., St. Paul, 651-644-6778
* Mayday Books, 301 Cedar Ave., Minneapolis, 612-333-4719

December 5, 2007

Some opportunities for local mediamakers

Here are links to some opportunities for local media makers:

McKnight Fellowship for Film and Screenwriting

Minneapolis Mosaic Filmmaking Commission (word document)

Walker Art Center - Tell Us A Story About Your Suburb

October 18, 2007

July - September MTN Class Projects

MTN class projects from the July-September 2007 classes will be shown at the following channels. All showings are on MTN 16.

Monday, October 22 at 6 am
Tuesday, October 30 at 11 pm
Friday, November 2 at 11:30 am
Monday November 12 at 7 pm

September 27, 2007

Mayor's Budget Proposes Cutting $100,000 from MTN

On Monday, September 24, Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak released his recommendations for the 2008 City of Minneapolis budget. This is a paragraph of the "Communications" section:

MAYOR¹S RECOMMENDED BUDGET
The Mayor recommends reducing the Minneapolis Telecommunications Network
contract by $100,000 on a one-time basis; this funding is directed to the
Minneapolis Wireless Portals Project. The department will reduce its
capital expenditures by $25,000, a reduction not anticipated in the
financial direction for 2008.

July 11, 2007

MTN Class Projects show on MTN

MTN Beginning Field Class Projects from John's classes this spring will show on MTN at the following times. All showtime are for MTN 16.

Tuesday, July 17 at 11:43 pm

Monday, July 23 at 6:13 am

Sunday, August 5 at 7:43 pm

Friday, August 10 at 11:13 am

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