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16 Nov 2021
Hi Friends! I'm so excited to share a preview of The Optimist, a media org focused on solutions, media lit and community journalism in greater Minnesota. Follow our progress here! join.theoptimist.mn
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Nora G. Hertel retweeted
18 Jul 2024
👋If you're in Minneapolis for this event on local news in Minnesota, please make sure to say hello to @nghertel of @MnTheoptimist. She'll be on a panel about partnerships in Greater Minnesota.
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Nora G. Hertel retweeted
5 Jul 2024
🚨Stop what you're doing, and read this inspiring and vulnerable piece from TNC member @nghertel of @MnTheoptimist about what it's like to be a news entrepreneur. Thanks to @RJI for providing a platform for Nora to share her story.
rjionline.org/news/local-jou…
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Nora G. Hertel retweeted
21 Dec 2023
I've tracked #COVID19 stats in Minnesota since March 2020, first at MPR, and then as an open-source project.
It doesn't take much effort any more — I basically click a button once a week & let my code run. But it's time: I'll be sunsetting maintenance of this project on Dec. 31.
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.@nghertel: When professional opportunities arise, I have learned to ask myself:
— Do I have time?
— Will it help @MnTheoptimist develop revenue streams or audience or advance our mission? rjionline.org/news/the-highs…
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24 Apr 2023
Hey @Meta-Can I get some real help? I have been locked out of my personal and professional FB pages for weeks. My primary cell phone stopped working and all other modes of 2-factor authentication have failed to grant access. I will stop paying for boosted posts if I can't get in!
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1 Mar 2023
Hi friends! At Project Optimist we're collecting insights from news consumers between 59-77 years young, and our researchers would love to hear from you. Please take a moment for this survey and feel free to share! missouri.qualtrics.com/jfe/f…
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Nora G. Hertel retweeted
22 Feb 2023
"Learning to set boundaries while I launch a news organization — amid a pandemic — is as important as learning to market and fundraise" - @nghertel Founder of @MnTheoptimist rjionline.org/news/how-being…
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6 Feb 2023
This is in line with your vexillological interests, yes @robertmentzer ? startribune.com/minnesota-le…
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Nora G. Hertel retweeted
Congratulations to our 2021 Journalism Fellow Nora Hertel @nghertel for her first place award in @MN_Newspapers's Better Newspaper Contest! Her winning "solutions in the soil" series, which she developed for her Fellowship, documented #NaturalClimateSolutions in Minnesota.
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1 Feb 2023
Congrats to the new @mit_esi fellows!!! This program was huge for my career! Excited to see the work that comes out of the program this year! environmentalsolutions.mit.e…
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Nora G. Hertel retweeted
30 Jan 2023
the last reporter at the st cloud times is leaving in february -- meaning a metro area of around 200,000 people has a shell of a newspaper. @CathyWurzer talked with @nghertel about what that means for the region. mprnews.org/episode/2023/01/…
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26 Jan 2023
Just got in an argument with my 3yo about whether bats are just Halloween creatures or real animals that live in Minnesota.
3yo: I'm right. You're wrong.
Me: That's not a very nice thing to say.
3yo: You're wrong. I'm right.
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7 Nov 2022
Interesting insights from @heidiroop here about the election and where a lot of voters stand on global warming. mprnews.org/episode/2022/11/…
Nora G. Hertel retweeted
20 Oct 2022
According to a new study by David Rozado, there has been a big increase in news headlines suggesting fear, anger, disgust, and sadness since 2000, and especially since about 2010. Journalists are pushing your buttons.
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1 Oct 2022
Civility had been on a lot of ppl's minds lately, mine included. Lots of potential solutions and helpers out there too!
Improving civility in America begins with better behavior by leaders, panelists say - South Dakota News Watch sdnewswatch.org/stories/impr…
Nora G. Hertel retweeted
30 Sep 2022
There are 4 steps in 2 suicide intervention models -- VA SAVE and safeTALK - check 'em out! Identify signs the person is in crisis & ask directly if they're thinking about suicide. Then listen & validate feelings. Help the person get help & expedite treatment. Call 988 for help!
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Nora G. Hertel retweeted
30 Sep 2022
Thank you all for responding quick to help our Spanish speaking community!
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Nora G. Hertel retweeted
29 Sep 2022
Happy fall friends! We love this apple guide from @GrownInMN and @MNagriculture
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Nora G. Hertel retweeted
27 Sep 2022
Do you want to support local journalism that amplifies, informs, and celebrates Austin's Latinidad? Become an Austin Vida member before our fall fundraiser ends Wednesday!
You can also support with a one-time, tax-deductible donation of any amount.
austinvida.com/donate?utm_me…
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Nora G. Hertel retweeted
28 Sep 2022
We've got a comic to show the steps in a suicide intervention by illustrating artist @NikkiWolg.
This is the culmination of a month-long project on veteran suicide prevention that aligns with #SuicidePrevention Awareness Month.
Here's the video version. Please share!!
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