NDNA acts on behalf of all North Dakota's weekly & multi-day newspapers, protecting the public's right-to-know through open public meetings and records. Founded in 1885, NDNA acts on behalf of all of ND's newspapers. NDNA represents its members/the public in legislative affairs -- protecting the public's right-to-know. NDNA also places advertising/other services in ND newspapers. EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC ON THE IMPORTANCE OF THE PROFESSION OF JOUNRALISM AND ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS ENTERING THE PROFESSION OF JOURNALISM.