Week 9: News post

After doing this assignment, I found myself asking a lot of questions about the news. First and foremost, why do I spend time watching a half an hour show that tells me almost nothing but bad news? Secondly, why don�t people just read the newspaper because they get a lot more information in this news source versus watching a half an hour show? I found it very annoying how they spent time on telling the viewing audience about a Chinese man that would not move out of his home even though it was in an area that was under construction. Was this �big happening� that important? On this particular night, the news was a waste of my time.
I feel that our state and world is full of great things to talk about. I believe that there are many more important stories to cover versus some that were shared tonight. I am also saddened to see that most of the stories focus on the negative- which I have been aware of for some time now.
One of the other interesting findings is how many commercials were aired during this half an hour and that the news did not start at 10:00 and didn�t end at 10:30. During the course of this program, 8 minutes were consumed with commercial advertising. I was, however, happy with some of the commercial choices such as Fairview hospital, Sylvan Learning Center, Education Minnesota and an ad for Wyoming. I was glad about this because of all of the other ads were about buying something- which only adds to how
the way our society functions as consumers.
The story that I feel was the most beneficial, was actually a story that tugged at my heart strings. It was about a news reporter that was leaving the station. They showed some of the news reports he had produced over the years. This piece was well done, and it also took up a 5 minute chunk of time, by far the longest in this program.
Overall, I wasn�t impressed with the nightly news. I know I receive much more of the story and more stories by reading the Star Tribune. To me, that is a good source of news and one I enjoy spending time with.

Channel 11- Kare 11
Tuesday, March 27th
10:00 News

9:59-10:00
Preview of top stories- 5 seconds each � announced by the news anchor
Cop being drug by a getaway car
Smoking ban in Minnesota
Women attacked by dogs

Local News

10:00-10:03 (Top story)
Woman attacked by dogs which was the worst attack in years.
At Fairview hospital in critical condition
Fundraiser being set up- three kids at home.
Both dogs were shown in the pound.
Testimonies from neighbor, friend, police officer and owner of dogs.
Dogs had already been labeled as dangerous- issue with them a year ago.
Dogs will be euthanized next week.

10:03-10:05
Smoking ban in Minneapolis bars and eating establishments
This should be a choice for bars and restaurants
This story was actually broadcasted live in a Minneapolis bar that has been smoke free for the past two years.
Most people that were interviewed hated the idea that they were being told where they can smoke.

10:05-10:06
Baby pulled from the Red Wing River

10:06-10:06 (30 seconds)
St. Paul murder

10:06-10:07 (30 seconds)
Trooper dragged by get away car

World News

10:07-10:08
Iraq coverage
Focus was on Keith Ellison

10:08-10:08 (30 seconds)
Chinese man won�t move even though his house is in a construction zone

10:08-10:08 (30 seconds)
Commentary of news anchors

10:09-10:12
Commercials
Menards
Car ad
Fairview Hospital
Education Minnesota
Jay Leno- Connan
Ford F150
Kare 11

10:12- 10:17 Special Report
Saying goodbye to Mark Dayly- reporter for Kare 11-moving away
Highlights of his career
Very touching story

10:17-10:17 (30 seconds)
Anchors talking- reflecting on Mark Dayly

10:17-10:21
Weather with Belinda
Today�s weather
Look at radar
Tomorrow morning
Outlook

10:21-10:21 (30 seconds)
Preview of sports

10:21-10:24
Commercials
Car ad
Sylvan learning center
BMW ad
Slumberland
Union Carpenters
Chevy Spring Sale
Appliance smart

10:24-10:24 (30 Seconds)
Sport Score overviews

10:25-10:28
Sports with Randy Shaver
Wild vs. Calgary
Timberwolves
Twins vs. NYY
Golf- simulator in Chaska

10:28-10:29
Talking amongst anchors

10:29-10:32
Commercials
Lexus
Papa Murphy�s
Wyoming.org
Viagra
Buick

10:32- 10:32
Gopher 5 numbers displayed

10:32-10:32
Anchors say goodbye- very rushed, almost cut off