CCL MN Statewide Media Team Page

Upcoming Meetings

• Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM. Will feature "A quick guide to writing LTEs". (Zoom link available in August). 

Meeting Agenda/Notes

• CCL MN Statewide Media Team Running Meeting Agenda/Notes

Meeting Recordings

• 1/14/2026: Polly Merhar presented on starting and maintaining a monthly climate column in the Bemidji Pioneer for the Share Your Expertise segment. View Bemidji tem guidelines, volunteer committment, brainstorming future articles and list of published articles. 

• 3/11/2026: Mike Overend shared his tips for writing LTEs and getting them published. Read his tips. 

Current CCL Priorities on CCL Community

• Media Relations Sitewide Forums

• Current Media Calls to Action

• Current LTE Topics.

• Local Press Release Templates

• Op-Ed Templates

• Local Press Release Templates

Training 

• How to Write Effective Letters to the Editor

• Monthly LTE writing party (2nd Wednesday 7PM)

• Writing Opinion Columns (Op-Eds)

• Working with Media Outlets Training

• Generating Media Coverage Training

• Social Media for Media Relations

• Connecting with Climate Reporters (CCL North Carolina)