Who We Are

SPNN is a community media and technology center that serves the Twin Cities. Hear from our supporters how they are able to connect with the community using SPNN.

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    Find Your Career

    Teach Digital Literacy Skills

    As a CTEP AmeriCorps Member you will help seniors, low-income, and new American communities learn digital literacy skills.

    You will gain skills in teaching, leadership, and project management. 

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    Make Your Own Media

    Access Media Tools and Training.

    Gain access to cameras, editing computers, podcast studio, 4 camera HD studio and the training to use it by becoming an SPNN Member or participating in one of our programs!

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    Hands On Activities

    Exposure to Media Making

    Youth gain exposure to media making through our costume activities. We can create a one time 2 hour activity or a multi-week workshop. We design the activities for your needs. 

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    We Can Make Your Media

    Events and Storytelling

    SPNN will work with you to capture your event, create a short promotional video for your nonprofit, or tell the story of your community. We can work with any budget to produce a quality video or audio piece that captures the essence of your non profit. 

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    Support SPNN

    Uplift Community Stories

    Help support the work SPNN does in the community by becoming a donor. Whether it is a one time gift or a  monthly contribution, you are uplifting the stories of our community, providing tools and resources for filmmakers, and exposure to media making to our youth. 

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    Become a Host Site

    Host a CTEP Member!

    Do you have a computer lab and want to do more digital literacy training? You can apply to host a CTEP member. CTEP members serve for one year at your site, teach classes and work one to one with program participants.  

Host Your Event at SPNN

Whether you are looking for a vibrant community space for your fundraising event, a meeting room for your painting class, or a production space for your next video- SPNN is here to help.  Find out more!

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  • AmeriCorps logo

    SPNN hosts an AmeriCorps Program; our Community Technology Empowerment Project (CTEP).

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    SPNN staff completed a 4-month certification program focusing on how to run a mentoring program that is inclusive to youth, volunteers, and staff with disabilities.