Minnesota Newspapers

Browse 122 newspapers from Minnesota, from major metropolitan dailies to community weeklies.

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.

Litchfield Independent Review

Litchfield, Minnesota

Serving the Meeker County area of Minnesota since 1876, this weekly publication provides comprehensive coverage of local government, community events, and high school sports. It remains a vital source of record for the Litchfield region, prioritizing hyper-local reporting to maintain deep connections with its longstanding readership.

Long Prairie Leader

Long Prairie, Minnesota

Serving Todd County since 1877, this long-standing publication provides dedicated local news coverage and community reporting for the residents of Long Prairie and surrounding central Minnesota. Its editorial focus emphasizes regional events, agricultural updates, and civic engagement, maintaining a vital connection to the history and daily life of its rural audience.

Mabel News Record

Mabel, Minnesota

Serving the communities of Fillmore County, this long-standing local publication provides essential coverage of regional events, agricultural updates, and civic news for residents of Mabel and surrounding Minnesota townships. It remains a vital connection point for the area by focusing on hyper-local storytelling and the preservation of small-town community history.

Manitou Messenger

Northfield, Minnesota

Established in 1887, this student-run publication serves as the primary news source for the St. Olaf College community in Northfield, Minnesota. It provides comprehensive coverage of campus affairs, local events, and student perspectives, operating as a vital platform for undergraduate journalism and civic engagement.

Mankato Free Press

Mankato, Minnesota

Serving as the primary source of news for south-central Minnesota, this publication has provided continuous regional coverage since its establishment in 1857. It is notable for its role as the dominant media outlet in the Mankato area, focusing on local government, community events, and regional issues for its widespread readership.

MC Mac Weekly

St. Paul, Minnesota

The Mac Weekly is the independent, student-run newspaper of Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota. Established in 1914, it provides comprehensive coverage of campus news, student life, arts, and athletics. The publication serves as a vital platform for student journalism and discourse within the college community.

McLeod County Chronicle

Glencoe, Minnesota

Established in 1857, this weekly publication serves as the primary source of local news, sports, and community happenings for residents of Glencoe and surrounding McLeod County, Minnesota. It is recognized for its longstanding commitment to documenting regional history and providing hyper-local coverage that connects the rural community to broader county developments.

Melrose Beacon

Melrose, Minnesota

Serving as a long-standing source of local journalism in Stearns County, Minnesota, this weekly publication focuses on community news, school sports, and regional events. It provides essential coverage for the residents of Melrose and the surrounding agricultural communities, maintaining a legacy of grassroots reporting that dates back to the late 19th century.

Mesabi Daily News

Virginia, Minnesota

Serving the Iron Range region of northern Minnesota, this publication provides local news coverage with a deep focus on the economic and industrial issues defining the Mesabi Range. With a history spanning over a century, it remains a primary source of community journalism for the residents of Virginia and its surrounding townships.

Mille Lacs County Times

Milaca, Minnesota

The Union-Times is a local newspaper serving Milaca, Princeton, and surrounding communities in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota. Formed by the merger of the Mille Lacs County Times and the Princeton Union-Eagle, it provides coverage of local government, education, sports, and community events across the region.

Minneapolis/St Paul City Pages

Minneapolis, Minnesota

This long-running alternative weekly served the Twin Cities metropolitan area by providing aggressive investigative journalism, deep cultural coverage, and comprehensive listings of local arts and entertainment. Known for its provocative voice and independent editorial stance, the publication was a staple of the region's media landscape for over four decades before ceasing operations in 2020.

Minneota Mascot

Minneota, Minnesota

Serving the rural community of Minneota, Minnesota, since 1883, this long-standing weekly publication provides essential local news, school sports coverage, and regional reporting for the surrounding Lyon County area. It remains a vital source of historical record and community connection, documenting the evolving life and interests of its dedicated southwestern Minnesota readership.

Minnesota Daily

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Serving the University of Minnesota community since 1900, this independent student-run publication provides comprehensive coverage of campus news, local politics, and arts to a broad readership of students, faculty, and area residents. It remains one of the largest and most influential collegiate newspapers in the United States, distinguished by its professional editorial standards and commitment to investigative journalism.

Minnesota Star Tribune

Minneapolis, Minnesota

The Star Tribune is the largest newspaper in Minnesota, providing comprehensive coverage of the Twin Cities metropolitan area and the Upper Midwest. Founded in 1867, it delivers local news, investigative reporting, sports, and business updates through its daily print edition and a robust digital platform.

Minnpost

Minneapolis, Minnesota

This non-profit, non-partisan news organization provides in-depth investigative reporting and policy analysis focused on the critical issues affecting Minnesota’s government and civic life. By operating as a digital-only publication, it serves an engaged audience seeking high-quality, independent journalism that transcends the traditional commercial media model.

Montevideo American News

Montevideo, Minnesota

The Montevideo American-News serves as the primary source of local news and information for Montevideo, Minnesota, and Chippewa County. This community newspaper covers local government, school events, sports, and human-interest stories, providing essential regional reporting to residents in southwestern Minnesota and the surrounding rural areas.

Monticello Times

Monticello, Minnesota

The Monticello Times is a local weekly newspaper serving Monticello, Minnesota, and its surrounding communities. Part of the Hometown Source network, it provides comprehensive coverage of local government, public safety, community events, and high school sports, serving as a primary source of news for Wright County residents.

Moose Lake Star Gazette

Moose Lake, Minnesota

Serving the communities of Carlton and Pine counties in Minnesota, this weekly publication has chronicled local news, events, and regional milestones for over a century. It functions as a primary source of record for the Moose Lake area, focusing on civic developments, community profiles, and grassroots journalism tailored to its rural readership.

Morris Sun Tribune

Morris, Minnesota

The Morris Sun Tribune is a weekly newspaper serving Morris and Stevens County, Minnesota. Owned by Forum Communications Company, it provides comprehensive coverage of local government, education, sports, and community events. The publication remains a primary news source for residents in the west-central region of the state.

Morrison County Record

Little Falls, Minnesota

The Morrison County Record is a local newspaper based in Little Falls, Minnesota, serving Morrison County and surrounding communities. It provides comprehensive coverage of local government, school district news, high school sports, and community interest stories. The publication is part of the APG Media of Minnesota network.

Mountain Lake Observer

Mountain Lake, Minnesota

Serving the southwestern Minnesota community since 1897, this long-standing publication provides hyper-local coverage of regional news, sports, and events. It remains a vital source of information for residents and area alumni, documenting the historical and daily pulse of Mountain Lake and its surrounding rural townships.

MSU Reporter

Mankato, Minnesota

The MSU Reporter is the student-run newspaper serving Minnesota State University, Mankato. Established in 1926, it provides news, sports, and entertainment coverage for the campus community and Mankato area. The publication offers students hands-on experience in journalism, photography, and digital media production during the academic year.

Murray County News

Slayton, Minnesota

Based in Slayton, Minnesota, the Murray County News is a weekly newspaper serving the residents of Murray County. It provides comprehensive coverage of local government, school board activities, community events, and prep sports. The publication serves as the official record for legal notices within the county.

New Prague Times

New Prague, Minnesota

Serving the Le Sueur County region since 1889, this weekly community newspaper provides comprehensive local news, sports coverage, and civic updates for the residents of New Prague. It remains a vital source of historical record and editorial commentary, reflecting the unique cultural identity and small-town interests of its Minnesota readership.

New Ulm Journal

New Ulm, Minnesota

The New Ulm Journal is a daily newspaper serving New Ulm and Brown County, Minnesota. It provides comprehensive local news, sports, and community events coverage. Owned by Ogden Newspapers, the publication remains the primary source of information for residents in the south-central region of the state.

Northfield News

Northfield, Minnesota

Serving as the primary source of local journalism for Northfield, Minnesota, since 1876, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of city government, community events, and regional happenings. It is recognized for its historical commitment to documenting the development of the Northfield area and its role as a key informational hub for the residents of Rice County.

Ortonville Independent

Ortonville, Minnesota

Serving the residents of Big Stone County, Minnesota, this long-standing weekly publication provides essential local coverage of community news, school sports, and regional agriculture. It remains a vital source of record for the Ortonville area, documenting the social and political life of this rural prairie community for over a century.

Owatonna People's Press

Owatonna, Minnesota

The Owatonna People's Press is a daily newspaper serving Owatonna and Steele County, Minnesota. Established in 1874, it provides comprehensive coverage of local news, high school sports, and community events. As part of the Southern Minnesota group, it focuses on reporting that impacts the residents of the Owatonna region.

Park Rapids Enterprise

Park Rapids, Minnesota

Serving the Hubbard County region for over a century, this weekly publication provides comprehensive coverage of local news, school athletics, and community events. It functions as a primary information source for residents in and around Park Rapids, documenting the region's evolving civic life and regional interests.

Paynesville Press

Paynesville, Minnesota

Serving the residents of Paynesville, Minnesota, and the surrounding rural communities, this local publication provides essential coverage of regional news, school sports, and civic happenings. It maintains a long-standing tradition of community-focused journalism, acting as a primary source of record for the happenings and interests of its specific small-town readership.

Perham Focus

Perham, Minnesota

Serving the communities of Otter Tail County, this publication provides comprehensive local news, sports coverage, and community updates for residents of the Perham area. It is a long-standing source of regional journalism that chronicles the social and civic life of its surrounding rural Minnesota townships.

Pine City Pioneer

Pine City, Minnesota

The Pine City Pioneer is a weekly community newspaper based in Pine City, Minnesota. It provides local news coverage, high school sports reporting, and community events for Pine County residents. Part of the Press Publications group, it serves as a primary source for regional announcements and government updates.

Pipestone County Star

Pipestone, Minnesota

Serving as the primary source of local news for Pipestone County, Minnesota, this weekly publication has chronicled regional events and community milestones since its founding in 1887. It maintains a strong commitment to grassroots journalism, focusing on civic issues, school sports, and agricultural developments that directly impact the lives of its rural readership.

Pope County Tribune

Glenwood, Minnesota

The Pope County Tribune is a weekly newspaper serving Glenwood, Minnesota, and the surrounding communities. Established in the late 19th century, it provides comprehensive coverage of local government, school board meetings, community events, and prep sports, acting as the primary news source for the Pope County region.

Princeton Union Eagle

Princeton, Minnesota

The Princeton Union-Eagle is a weekly community newspaper serving Princeton, Minnesota, and surrounding areas. It covers local government, schools, prep sports, and community events. Owned by Adams Publishing Group, the publication provides essential local news and serves as a historical record for the Mille Lacs County region.

Prior Lake American

Prior Lake, Minnesota

Serving the residents of Scott County, this community newspaper provides local news, government updates, and human-interest stories rooted in a tradition of reporting that dates back to 1957. It remains a primary source of information for the Prior Lake area, maintaining a dedicated focus on regional events and civic engagement.

Proctor Journal

Proctor, Minnesota

Serving the community of Proctor, Minnesota, this long-standing local publication provides essential coverage of municipal news, regional events, and school district updates. It acts as a vital historical record for the area, chronicling the daily life and civic developments of this St. Louis County city for its residents.

Red Wing Republican Eagle

Red Wing, Minnesota

The Republican Eagle is a local news publication serving Red Wing, Minnesota, and surrounding communities in Goodhue County. It provides comprehensive coverage of regional news, sports, and community events. The publication focuses on local government, school board decisions, and high school athletics across the Red Wing and Cannon Falls areas.

Redwood Falls Gazette

Redwood Falls, Minnesota

The Redwood Falls Gazette is a weekly newspaper serving Redwood Falls and Redwood County, Minnesota. Established in 1869, it provides comprehensive coverage of local government, community events, sports, and human-interest stories. Now owned by CherryRoad Media, it remains a primary source of news for the Minnesota River Valley area.

Rochester Post Bulletin

Rochester, Minnesota

Serving the Rochester area and its surrounding communities for over a century, this publication is the primary source for regional news, local sports, and investigative reporting in Southeast Minnesota. Its coverage is uniquely shaped by the influence of the Mayo Clinic, providing the community with a blend of hometown journalism and healthcare-focused insights.

Rock County Star Herald

Luverne, Minnesota

Serving the residents of Luverne and surrounding Rock County, Minnesota, this weekly community newspaper has documented local events and regional history since its founding in 1873. It remains a primary source for hyper-local reporting, focusing on government proceedings, school athletics, and the agricultural developments that define this rural Midwestern area.

Sauk Centre Herald

Sauk Centre, Minnesota

Serving as the hometown newspaper for Sauk Centre, Minnesota, this publication provides local news coverage, sports reporting, and community updates to residents of the surrounding area. It is widely recognized for its historical association with Sinclair Lewis, the Nobel Prize-winning author who famously depicted the community as "Gopher Prairie" in his classic novel *Main Street*.

Shakopee Valley News

Shakopee, Minnesota

Serving the Scott County community since 1856, this publication acts as a primary source for local news, government proceedings, and regional events in the Shakopee area. It maintains a long-standing commitment to community journalism by providing residents with detailed coverage of school board decisions, municipal developments, and local sports.

SJU Record

Collegeville, Minnesota

The Record is the official student newspaper for the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University in Collegeville, Minnesota. Established in 1888, the publication covers campus news, student life, sports, and local events, providing a student-run perspective on university affairs and community issues.

Sleepy Eye Herald Dispatch

Sleepy Eye, Minnesota

The Sleepy Eye Herald-Dispatch is a weekly newspaper serving Sleepy Eye and Brown County, Minnesota. Established through a merger of local publications, it provides coverage of community news, local government, high school sports, and regional events. It is currently owned and operated by CherryRoad Media.

SMU Cardinal

Minneapolis, Minnesota

The Cardinal is the student-run newspaper of Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, based in Winona. It provides coverage of campus events, student life, sports, and university news. The publication serves as a platform for student journalism and informs the university community on local and regional developments.

Spring Valley Tribune

Spring Valley, Minnesota

Serving as a community cornerstone for more than a century, this weekly publication provides comprehensive coverage of local news, school events, and civic developments in rural Fillmore County, Minnesota. It functions as a vital record for residents, prioritizing hyper-local reporting and regional happenings that define the character of the Spring Valley area.

St Cloud Times

St. Cloud, Minnesota

Serving as the primary news source for Central Minnesota, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of local government, education, and community events in the St. Cloud region. It maintains a long-standing history dating back to the 19th century and is recognized for its role as the dominant print and digital media outlet for the area.

St James Plain Dealer

St. James, Minnesota

The St. James Plaindealer is a weekly newspaper serving St. James and Watonwan County, Minnesota. It provides local news, sports coverage, and community announcements. Owned by CherryRoad Media, the publication remains a primary source of information for residents in the south-central region of the state.

St Paul Pioneer Press

St. Paul, Minnesota

The St. Paul Pioneer Press is a daily newspaper serving the Twin Cities metropolitan area of Minnesota. Founded in 1849, it covers local news, politics, sports, and business. It is recognized as the first daily newspaper in Minnesota and provides comprehensive reporting on St. Paul and surrounding communities.