The minnesota newspaper association is a trade association that performs various services for the news industry of minnesota and lobbies state and sometimes national lawmakers on behalf of its more than 250 members and related businesses. (continued on schedule o)MNA's services include representing the industry's business and first amendment interests at the minnesota legislature and u.s. Congress; providing in-state and nationwide advertising services in cooperation with members; facilitating professional and student development through its associated 501(c)3 nonprofit, the minnesota news media institute; acting as an information center for members and the public; promoting a fraternal environment among association members; promoting knowledge about minnesota news organizations as vital COGS in and indicators of healthy communities; and supporting newspapers and related news organizations in their vital roles as promoters of the public interest.