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Minnesota Police Chiefs’ Digital Campaign Aims to Boost Recruitment

Associations Now

“Quite frankly we are at a point of crisis, in terms of public safety, and men and women joining this very honorable profession,” Medaria Arradondo, Minneapolis’ chief of police, said in comments reported by the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. We have to reverse this troubling trend,” Skoogman added.

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Monday Buzz: Prince, NABJ, and the Expectation Gap

Associations Now

Plus: An underrated social video platform gets its due. Last week, the organization announced that members at its national convention in Minneapolis would be able to attend an exclusive event with musical legend Prince. The National Association of Black Journalists learns a lesson in managing member expectations.

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Conference Circuit: 2014?s Events in Review

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E3, the most important video-game industry event , utilized standard social media outlets in addition to a Twitch live-streaming channel to document its extensive events. The conference was held in Minneapolis, one of the healthiest and fittest cities in the country.

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In Wake of Terror Threat, Retail Associations Tout Security at Malls

Associations Now

On Saturday a video believed to be produced by the Somalian rebel group al-Shabab encouraged Muslims to attack shopping centers, mentioning the Mall of America, near Minneapolis, along with malls in Canada and the United Kingdom. The group, which has links to al-Qaida, has previously committed such a terror attack.

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Nonprofit Technology Conference Withdrawal

Beth Kanter

After a wonderful video tribute, she said, “Thanks NTEN, you have my back!” ” The winners of this year’s DoGooder Nonprofit Video Awards were also announced and you can see them at the DoGooder Awards website! Farra Trompeter was given the NTEN community award for the most valuable person in the community.

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Success on a Stick: Lessons From the State Fair

Associations Now

Last week I flew to Minneapolis to meet up with some of my college friends. If you’re curious, check out this time-lapse video of a carving from 2010. Traditional fair staples like fried anything on a stick, livestock competitions, and, yes, even butter-carved princesses can help meeting planners up the ante at their next event.

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#13ntc Nonprofit Technology Conference: Plenary Session on Failing Informatively

Beth Kanter

The 2013 Nonprofit Technology Conference takes place in Minneapolis next week. Beth Kanter will facilitate this session with a panel of nonprofit tech leaders and the community – and special surprise guests who will join us via video. Gaping Void Cartoons.