This is a guide to news and media outlets with a significant reach in Minnesota, as well as statewide media associations.
With approximately three-fourths of the state's population, the Twin Cities area is the largest media market in the state and the fifteenth-largest in the country. Other significant markets in the state include the Fargo-Moorhead area, the Duluth-Superior area, the area that includes Rochester, Mason City, and Austin, and Mankato.
The largest daily newspapers in Minnesota are the Star Tribune in Minneapolis, the Pioneer Press in Saint Paul, the Duluth News Tribune in Duluth, and the Post-Bulletin in Rochester. The largest student newspaper is the Minnesota Daily, the campus newspaper of the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. Newspapers with statewide distribution may be listed to this category as well as to the Cities & Towns category that represents the city it is headquartered in.
Two of the largest public radio networks in the country are based in Minnesota. Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) operates a 46-station regional radio network in the upper Midwest. Operating as American Public Media, MPR is the second-largest producer and distributor of national public radio programs and cultural programming. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Public Radio International (PRI) operates more than 860 public radio stations in the United States, offering more than two hundred and fifty hours of programming each week.
Minnesota's oldest radio station, KUOM-AM, began in 1922 and is among the ten oldest stations in the United States. It broadcasts a college rock format from the University of Minnesota.
The earliest television broadcaster in Minnesota was KSTP-TV. Owned by Hubbard Broadcasting, KSTP is now the only locally owned television company in the state.
Television and radio stations that reach a largely local audience should be listed in the Cities & Towns category representing their physical location. Those that have a statewide - or mostly statewide - reach may also be listed in this category.
Statewide magazines may also be listed in this category, particularly those whose focus is on Minnesota.
Online or alternative news outlets whose focus is statewide, or larger, may be listed in this category, as well as in the appropriate Cities & Towns category.
Associations or other organizations representing newspaper, magazine, radio, television, or other Minnesota media outlets may be listed in this category, as may directories or guides to Minnesota news and media outlets.
Recommended Resources
Created in 1996 as a partnership between Internet Broadcasting Systems (IBS) and WCCO-TV Channel 3, Channel 4000 is an online news website registered to IBS and based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Offering news from the world, state, and region, as well as weather reports and forecasts, entertainment features, sports reporting, and political coverage and commentary, downloadable apps are available from Google Play, Amazon, and the Apple App store.
http://www.channel4000.com/
The ABC Eyewitness 5 News affiliate is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Its site features local and national news, business and sports reporting, coverage of medical and technology news, and entertainment, as well as weather forecasts and reporting, traffic reports, and other features. Program schedules are published to the site, and news tips, photos, comments, and reports of technical problems may be submitted to the site. Advertising opportunities are included.
https://kstp.com/
Based in Minneapolis, the non-profit organization was formed to promote the production, preservation, and access to the media arts, documentaries, and independent programming from Minnesota or, particularly, the Twin Cities region, and to preserve that which is in danger of being lost. Its history and profile of the organization are given, its contributors are acknowledged, and readers are encouraged to contact the organization to contribute links or ideas.
https://www.mnmediaarts.org/
Minnesota Media Publishing Association
Formed in 1995, the MMPA is charged with fostering a strong media and publishing community through education and promotion. Its history, a mission statement, board and staff, and member directory are put forth, news about the organization or industry, and announcements are posted, and a calendar of events and awards is highlighted, including previous award winners. The benefits of membership, its membership policies, volunteer opportunities, and sponsorships are included.
https://www.mmpa.net/
Minnesota Newspaper Association
The MNA is a trade association of general-interest newspapers in Minnesota, representing its members in the Legislature and in court, managing local, regional, and national newspaper advertising placement, operating a press release service, and working to enhance the quality of newspapers operating in the state. The MNA operates the Minnesota News Media Institute, which provides education, training, and professional development for media professionals.
http://mna.org/
Minnesota Newspapers Directory
Newspapers in Minnesota may be found in a variety of ways through this directory. Readers may browse the directory’s full list of newspapers through alphabetically arranged newspapers, or listings may be browsed by county. Special interest newspapers, college and university newspapers, and online-only newspapers may also be viewed. An advertising program allows ads to run once each week in more than 280 local newspapers throughout the state.
http://mnnews.com/
Originating as a single classical music station at KSJR in Collegeville in 1967, MPR has become one of the country’s most important public radio stations, operating a 46-station radio network serving all of Minnesota and parts of the surrounding states. An overview of the station and its history, including demographics and other facts, a list of stations, podcasts, programming, and a calendar of events. Membership and sponsorship opportunities are put forth.
https://www.mpr.org/
Maintained by Minnesota Public Radio, MPR News publishes news coverage on a variety of topics, including arts, books, business, education, environment, health, lifestyle, politics, the state of Minnesota, the Twin Cities region, and weather. Program schedules are published to the site, along with a station directory, podcasts, and an archive. Excerpts from MPR news programs are featured, and memberships, volunteer opportunities, and fundraising credentials are included.
https://www.mprnews.org/
The largest evening newspaper in the state and the largest daily newspaper in southeastern Minnesota, the Post Bulletin is published in Rochester, and distributed to approximately sixty communities and seven counties. Selected news and sports stories, obituaries, and public notices are posted to the site, along with a classified section. Readers may subscribe online, and advertising opportunities are available. A newsroom directory and recognitions are highlighted.
https://www.postbulletin.com/
