Bismarck Tribune
Bismarck, North Dakota, United StatesEnglishServing as the primary source of news for North Dakota’s capital and the surrounding region, this publication has provided continuous coverage of local, state, and legislative affairs since its founding in 1873. It is widely recognized for its historical significance as the first newspaper to break the news of the Battle of the Little Bighorn to the rest of the nation.
MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN NORTH DAKOTA
Historically defined by rural weeklies supporting a few regional dailies, the press environment here reflects a highly dispersed agricultural population. The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead, owned by Forum Communications, serves as the primary publication for the eastern corridor. Founded in 1873, the Lee Enterprises-owned Bismarck Tribune stands as the oldest continually operating newspaper locally, acting as the daily paper of record for the capital. Further north, the Grand Forks Herald holds historical prestige for its renowned flood coverage. Given the agrarian economy, specialized publications like Ag Week maintain significant regional readership among farming communities. Paperboy indexes 41 North Dakota newspapers — browse the full directory below.
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