Passing the torch at MinnPost
MinnPost, which began with a handful of editors relying on free-lance reporters, now has seven staff writers and a dozen regular writers on contracts.
Laurie Kramer is MinnPost’s co-founder. These days, she devotes her MinnPost volunteer time to producing MinnRoast, chairing the Development Committee and serving on the Board.
MinnPost, which began with a handful of editors relying on free-lance reporters, now has seven staff writers and a dozen regular writers on contracts.
Eight and a half years after founding MinnPost, Joel and Laurie Kramer announce that they will be transitioning out of management later this year.
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By Laurie Kramer
Dec. 16, 2014