Forum reporter sets down notebook after half century in news business – InForum
FARGO — Journalism matters.
For Barry Amundson, those words, emblazoned in white letters across the black T-shirt he wore for his last day of work on Wednesday, July 27, say it all.
The shirt was Amundson’s go-to uniform for many of the government meetings he covered as night reporter for The Forum. He said he felt it was appropriate attire for his last day at the paper and his last day in the profession he has worked in for half a century.
“I think it’s very important that we cover all levels of government,” Amundson said, adding that his goal as a reporter was to write stories that painted an accurate picture of what was happening in the community while also entertaining readers.
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