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2018 Newspaper Directory MEMBERSHIP HAS ITSBENEFITS Dec 2018 MINNESOTA NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION 2018 Newspaper Directory MEMBERSHIP HAS ITSBENEFITS... Advertising Members Only Publications Advocating for placement of Keep current on MNA, member, print and digital advertising in and industry news through member newspapers through the weekly Bulletin. The MNA a convenient “one-call, one- website, www.mna.org, featuring order, one-invoice” service. MNA a “members only” section, along statewide networks also help fund with its Twitter and Facebook association programming while pages are updated regularly with providing annual rebate checks to important news and information participating members. just for you. Minnesota News MNPublicnotice.com Media Institute Increasing accountability and MNI is the training arm of transparency through public the Minnesota Newspaper notices and expansion of access Association. Founded in 2010, our to this information – at no cost mission is to provide education, to local governments or to training and professional taxpayers – is the mission of our public notice site. All Minnesota development opportunities for newspapers accepting public the more than 310 members of the Minnesota Newspaper notices are asked to participate Association, their employees, and by uploading published public news media professionals notices to across the state. http://mnpublicnotice.com/. Government Relations Legal Hotline MNA works diligently at the capitol Participating in MNA’s Legal to monitor legislation and engage in Hotline is like having your own direct lobbying of key industry issues media attorney on staff. One like accountability, transparency in call could save your newspaper government, keeping public notices thousands of dollars in legal fees. in print and various business/tax Pre- and post-publication advice issues. Grassroots lobbying efforts Convention / BNC is offered in libel, privacy, and by publishers and editors through The annual event provides top other First Amendment issues. editorials and contact with legislators speakers on timely industry Newspapers pay a small fee in are essential to our successful efforts. topics, as well as the chance to addition to their annual dues to network with fellow members. We participate in the Legal Hotline. recognize your hard work annually with the Better Newspaper Contest and awards banquet. Serving Minnesota for Over 150 Years Thank you for your membership and support! MNA's Electronic Press Release Service NofWt.� Distributing your message statewide is easy and cost-effective with the MNA Electronic Press Release Service. With this service, we deliver your press release via email to Minnesota newspapers within hours of receiving your request. Press releases are distributed separately from the other MNA correspondence and are clearly marked to ensure proper handling at each newspaper. When you choose the MNA Press Release Service, your message is shared with 319 members newspapers with a total circulation of 2 million Minnesotans each week. You have an expanded option to reach radio and television stations as well. For same-day service, email your press release (in Word or PDF format) by noon, Monday-Friday, to [email protected]. Please clearly mark in the subject line or body of the email that the press release is for distribution via the MNA Press Release Service, and indicate your choice of distribution options; either the MNA Newspaper Network or the MNA Expanded Media Network. For more information, visit: http://mna.org/services/press-release-service/ or email [email protected] or call 612-332-8844. l\iINNESOTA NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION The Open Book Now Online Search public notices published in local newspapers from across the state in one convenient place. Stay in the know at www.mnpublicnotice.com A public service provided by Minnesota Newspapers and the Minnesota Newspaper Association. The Open Book Now Online Search public notices published in local newspapers from across the state in one convenient place. Stay in the know at www.mnpublicnotice.com A public service provided by Minnesota Newspapers and the Minnesota Newspaper Association. We’re here for you... MNA has been serving members, clients and friends of the industry for over 150 years and we look forward to the next 150. Get in touch today and let us know how we can help. MNA staff visits Super Bowl Live festivities occurring mere blocks away from our downtown office. The 2018 staff is (l to r): Sam Swanson, Randy Kelsey, Cynthia Chapin, Lisa Hills, Debbie Evans, LuAnn Yattaw, Laura Niemi, and Dan Lind. www.MNA.org YOUR NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING SOURCE PRINT - DIGITAL - INSERTS STATEWIDE - REGIONAL - NATIONAL 612-332-8844 or [email protected] MINNESOTA NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION Proudly Serving Minnesota for Over 150 Years Thank you for your membership and support! Table of Contents: MNA Directory Cover Contest Winner ..................................................... Front page Board of Directors and Staff Member Listing ...........................................................1 Newspaper Member Listing (Alphabetical by Newspaper City) ...............................2 Newspaper Member Shopper Listing ....................................................................42 Directory Cover Contest Finalists ..........................................................................45 County Listing of Member Newspapers .................................................................46 State Member Newspapers Map ...........................................................................54 Minnesota Daily Member Newspapers & Map ......................................................56 Member-Owned Common Supplements & Map ....................................................58 Suburban Area Newspapers Map ..........................................................................60 Sustaining Members ..............................................................................................62 Newspaper Associations .......................................................................................66 Statewide Advertising Networks ............................................................................72 Our front cover.... We are proud to announce the winner of our 2018 Directory Cover Contest. Janice Winter of Staples World created the winning cover. Janice told us, “As Minnesota is the “land of 10,000 lakes” this design focuses on one of them, Dower Lake near Staples. The photo features the longest pier in Minnesota on a foggy August morning.” Congratulations to Janice and the other contest finalists (featured on page 45 and the back cover). Symbols: ** = MNA Associate Members Newspaper Circulations: A = Circulation is verified by Audit No notation = Circulation is verified via Statement of Ownership * = Circulation is not verified (2017 Audit / Statement of Ownership was not available) Please Note: Every effort is made to provide accurate and updated information for our newspaper members. For the most complete and up-to-date version of this directory, please visit our website at www.mna.org. Cover design and Photograph: Janice Winter, Staples World Minnesota Newspaper Association Who we are: The Minnesota Newspaper Association (MNA) is the voluntary trade association of general-interest newspapers in the State of Minnesota, acting on behalf of the state’s newspaper press; 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 the state’s newspapers. Our Mission Statement: To champion the ideals of a free press in our democratic society, to enhance the quality and economic health of the state’s newspapers, and to cultivate a volunteer and fraternal spirit among its members. MNA Board of Directors: President Directors Mike Dalton, Cannon Falls Beacon Chad Koenen, Citizen’s Advocate, Henning Crystal Miller, Albert Lea Tribune First Vice President Diann Drew, Alexandria Echo Press Karin Ramige, McLeod County Chronicle, Glencoe Treasurer Second Vice President Mark Weber, APG-ECM Media Chris Knight, APG Media, Virginia Immediate Past President Third Vice President Christerfer Schultz, Herald Journal Publishing, Howard Lake Justin Lessman, Jackson County Pilot MNA Staff: Administrative and Member Services Advertising Lisa Hills ...........................Executive Director Sam Swanson ..................Advertising Account Manager [email protected] 612-278-0222 [email protected] 612-278-0242 Dan Lind ...........................Managing Director Randy Kelsey ...................Network Advertising Manager [email protected] 612-278-0223 [email protected] 612-278-0225 LuAnn Yattaw ...................Project Manager Laura Niemi ......................Print Media Buyer [email protected] 612-278-0235 [email protected] 612-278-0226 Cynthia Chapin .................Staff Assistant Accounting [email protected] 612-278-0232 Debbie Evans ...................Accounting Manager [email protected] 612-278-0231 Contact us: Minnesota Newspaper Association Phone: 612-332-8844 Email: [email protected] www.mna.org 10 South Fifth Street, Suite 1105 Minneapolis, MN 55402 MINNESOTA NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION Page 1 Ada - Norman County Index Albany Enterprise Alexandria / St. Cloud / Circulation: 1447 Circulation: 1495 P.O. Box 148; 307 West Main Street P.O. Box 310; 561 Railroad Avenue Willmar / Mankato - Senior Ada, MN 56510-0148 Albany, MN 56307-0310 Perspective** County: Norman County: Stearns Circulation: 60000* Phone: (218) 784-2541 Phone: (320) 845-2700 P.O. Box 1; 107
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