Zerkalo Minnesota

United StatesZerkel, Minnesota, United StatesRussian

Serving the Russian-speaking immigrant community in Minnesota, this independent publication provides news, cultural updates, and essential resources to bridge the gap between local events and the heritage of its readership. It is notable for being one of the few long-standing Russian-language print outlets in the Upper Midwest, offering a dedicated platform for civic engagement and community dialogue within the state’s Slavic diaspora.

MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN MINNESOTA

Divided between Twin Cities metro dailies and rural outstate weeklies, the North Star State features a consolidated media market built on nineteenth-century agricultural publishing roots. The landscape is dominated by the locally owned Star Tribune in Minneapolis, claiming the highest circulation in the Upper Midwest, alongside its historic rival, the St. Paul Pioneer Press, operated by Alden Global Capital. Further north, Forum Communications manages the Duluth News Tribune, a key daily for the Arrowhead region since 1868. Serving specific community needs, the Minneapolis-based Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder stands as the oldest continuing Black newspaper locally. Paperboy indexes 122 Minnesota newspapers — browse the full directory below.

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