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. Here for you for over 150 years 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. The 2021 MNA staff is: (from left to right, top row) LuAnn Yattaw, Amanda Klint, Randy Kelsey (middle row) Laura Niemi, Lisa Hills, Dan Lind (bottom row) Debbie Evans, Tina McMillan, Cynthia Chapin YOUR NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING SOURCE PRINT - DIGITAL - INSERTS STATEWIDE - REGIONAL - NATIONAL 612-332-8844 or [email protected] www.MNA.org MINNESOTA NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION Thank you for your membership and support! 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 members of the notices are asked to participate Minnesota Newspaper by uploading published public Association, their employees, and notices to news media professionals 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! www.MNA.org Table of Contents: MNA Directory Cover Contest Winner .............................................................. Front page Board of Directors & Staff Member Listing .......................................................................1 Newspaper Member Listing (Alphabetical by Newspaper City) ........................................2 Directory Cover Contest Finalists ...................................................................................38 County Listing of Member Newspapers ..........................................................................40 State Member Newspapers Map ....................................................................................46 Member-Owned Common Supplements & Map .............................................................48 Twin Cities Metro Area Newspapers Map .......................................................................50 Sustaining Members .......................................................................................................52 Newspaper Associations & Industry Resources .............................................................56 MNA Statewide Advertising Networks ............................................................................58 Our front cover.... The 2021 Directory Cover Contest winner is Kristin Woodwick, Sales Rep/Graphic Designer for the Faribault County Register in Blue Earth. We asked Kristin to comment on her design and she replied, “Living in the land of 10,000 lakes, the inspiration for my cover design came from my love of the beautiful scenery of Northern Minnesota.” A big congratulations from all of us here at MNA to Kristin and the 1st and 2nd runners up (their designs are featured on pages 38 and 39). 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 (2019 or 2020 Audit / 2020 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 up-to-date version of this directory, please visit our website at www.mna.org. Cover Credits: Design by Kristin Woodwick, The Faribault County Register, Blue Earth. Photograph: Metro Creative Connection. MNA Distribute your message easily throughout the state of Minnesota! Share your news release with more than 300 newspapers with a circulation of nearly 2.2 million subscribers. With the Expanded Network option, reach local radio and television stations as well. For more information, please visit: www.mna.org/services/press-release-service/ [email protected] MINNESOTA 612-332-8844 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. Page F 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. MNA Board of Directors: President Directors Justin Lessman, Jackson County Pilot Mark Weber, APG-ECM Media Tara Brandl, Tracy Area Headlight Herald First Vice President Lisa Schwarz, St. Cloud Times Chad Koenen, Citizen’s Advocate, Henning Treasurer Second Vice President Kelly Boldan, West Central Tribune, Willmar Crystal Miller, Albert Lea Tribune Immediate Past President Third Vice President Chris Knight, APG Media, Virginia Diann Drew, Alexandria Echo Press MNA Staff: Administrative and Member Services Advertising Lisa Hills ...........................Executive Director Tina McMillan ...................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 Amanda Klint ....................Media Specialist Accounting [email protected] 612-278-0227 Debbie Evans ...................Accounting Manager Cynthia Chapin .................Data Specialist [email protected] 612-278-0231 [email protected] 612-278-0232 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 / Melrose - The Star Alexandria Echo Press Circulation: 1445 Circulation: 5573 P.O. Box 148; 307 West Main Street Post P.O. Box 549; 225 Seventh Avenue East Circulation: 2962 Ada, MN 56510-0148 Alexandria, MN 56308-0549 561 Railroad Avenue, Albany 56307-0310; County: Norman County: Douglas 408 East Main, Melrose, MN 56352-0186 Phone: (218) 784-2541 Phone: (320) 763-3133 County: Stearns Fax: (218) 784-2551 Fax: (320) 763-3258 Phone: (320) 351-6579 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Fax: (320) 352-5647 Web: N/A Web: www.echopress.com Email: [email protected] Print Days: Tue Print Days: Wed / Fri Web: www.star-pub.com Ad. Deadline: Fri PM Ad. Deadline: Mon & Wed AM Print Days: Wed Shopper: N/A Shopper: Lakeland Shopping Guide Ad. Deadline: Fri 5PM Supplement: N/A Supplement: Classy Canary Shopper: Star Shopper News Group: N/A News Group: Forum Communications Company Supplement: N/A Key Personnel: Key Personnel: News Group: Star Publications Publisher: Ross Pfund Publisher: Diann Drew Key Personnel: Editor: Ross Pfund Ad Manager: Shelly Beaulieu Publisher: Joyce Frericks Editor: Jeff Beach General Manager: Mark Klaphake Ad Manager: Missy Traeger Managing Editor: