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Small Independent News Outlets have Outsized Impact

A new study shows hows that even small independent news outlets can have a dramatic effect on the content of…
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MN Gubernatorial Race Kicks Off With First Live-Streamed Forum In Duluth

All six DFL candidates running for governor will appear at Minnesota's AFSCME convention in Duluth on Friday. The forum will…
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A Message From Senator Al Franken On Behalf Of The UpTake

Senator Al Franken (D) shares a message on the importance of free and independent media. Please support The UpTake at…
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Minnesotans Asked to Give to the Max This Week

The UpTake is one of many non-profits you can support this Thursday on Give To The Max Day in Minnesota.
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Video Replay: The UpTake Honored With Career Freedom Of Information Award

Video cameras played a role both Freedom of Information awards from a Minnesota government watchdog group. MnCOGI honored The UpTake…
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New Documentary Highlights Campaign That Defeated Anti-Gay Amendment

Nov. 6, 2012 marked the first time a voters of a state turned back a constitutional ban on same-sex marriage.…
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Welcome To Our New Website

New look, new functionalities, better search – same old reliable UpTake content.  We’re still moving into the site, unpacking the boxes and trying out all the new tech goodies so not everything is as it should be yet.  If you see something that’s not working, please send us an email

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State Agency Action Threatens Press Access

The Office of Administration for the State of Minnesota has cancelled a pressroom lease for The UpTake, a credentialed member…
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Center for Public Integrity Praises The UpTake

The Center for Public Integrity, a non-partisan non-profit organization committed to “transparent and comprehensive reporting in both the United States and around the world,” has put The UpTake in its Top Ten Websites from 2008.  To be listed in the same form as nationally-acclaimed Investigative Reporters And Editors, and fellow indy media pioneers, Center for…

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Press Release – 12/30/08

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE STATEMENT BY THE UPTAKE Video news site clarifies MN GOP Chair’s statements ST PAUL [12/30/08] – Earlier today Ron Carey, Chair of the Minnesota GOP, called The UpTake, an online video news gathering organization, the “Official Communicator” for the office of the Minnesota Secretary of State.   Mr. Carey’s statement warrants a…

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