The Minnesota Star Tribune
Local News Fund
Support the Minnesota Star Tribune Local News Fund
A free press comes at a real cost.
Local news is not just information; it’s a civic utility.
It is a public good like sidewalks, schools, and parks that create benefits for all Minnesotans.
Local reporting connects neighbors, strengthens communities, builds trust, supports civic participation, holds power accountable, and provides life-saving information during crises.
Together, we can bring Minnesotans closer, one story at a time.
How Will Your Donation Make a Difference?
At a time when local journalism is disappearing, our work is focused on sustaining strong, investigative, and responsive local news that builds civic knowledge and protects free expression across Minnesota.
Strengthening Accountability.
Protecting Minnesotans.
Minnesota needs trusted, in-depth public service journalism more than ever. In 2025, we introduced our Investigative Journalism Team- three seasoned and dedicated reporters committed to uncovering wrongdoing, exposing systemic failures, and driving meaningful change across our state.
To ensure Minnesotans have the strong, independent reporting they deserve, we are expanding our capacity for deeper, more impactful investigations. In 2026, we aim to double our investigative team, enabling broader statewide coverage and more ambitious projects.
Together, we can ensure Minnesota has the independent, fearless reporting it deserves.
Help Us Bring Minnesotans Together. Wherever They Are.
As local journalism has withered in every Minnesota community, the lack of objective reporting in our state is becoming more alarming – and threatens to undermine the trust and sense of community we’ve become known for.
Honest, objective, statewide news coverage builds understanding and creates opportunities to find common ground. Our Greater Minnesota Coverage at the Minnesota Star Tribune seeks to do just that.
Together, we can bring Minnesotans closer, one story at a time.
When you support the Star Tribune, you invest in Minnesota’s shared story.
Fostering the Next Generation of Informed Citizens
A thriving democracy relies on an informed public. The News In Education Initiative is a dedicated effort to build a local news habit in students, foster a generation of engaged citizens, and provide a vital spark to the next generation of journalists.
We are bridging the gap between the classroom and the newsroom, ensuring that Minnesota students have the tools they need to navigate the modern information landscape.
By supporting the News In Education Initiative, you are not just funding a newspaper subscription; you are empowering critical thinking in youth, combating the spread of disinformation, and inspiring the journalists of tomorrow.
Why Support the Minnesota Star Tribune?
We’ve rebooted our company as the Minnesota Star Tribune, with a vision to create the leading model for local news in America. See more in the video above, and in this profile in the New York Times.
With disinformation and disconnection eroding public trust, the need for professional, local news sources is greater than ever. At the same time, the market for local news faces unprecedented challenges, leaving many areas in a “media desert.”
Subscription and advertising revenue alone can’t provide the resources needed for professional local journalism, so many news outlets – including the Minnesota Star Tribune – are turning to community funding, as well, where donations from individuals, institutions and businesses help extend the reach and capabilities of local news organizations.
We’ve rebooted our company as the Minnesota Star Tribune, with a vision to create the leading model for local news in America. See more in the video above, and in this profile in the New York Times.
Meet Some of Our Journalists
The Minnesota Star Tribune has a vision and plan for creating a sustainable model for local journalism. It is reflected in our new name and brand and embodied in our new focus and investments – which are catching attention across the nation for bucking the overall local news trend. At its core, local journalism is driven by people – the reporters covering a story and the photographers capturing it. Your donation supports their work.
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- Digital Recognition
- Minnesota Star Tribune Partner Decal or Sticker
- Quarterly updates on the projects and teams you are supporting.
- Donor Event Access
- Print Acknowledgement in a Sunday Paper
- Digital Recognition
- Minnesota Star Tribune Partner Decal or Sticker
- Quarterly updates on the projects and teams you are supporting.
- Donor Event Access
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Print Acknowledgement in a Sunday Paper
- Strib Store Discount
- Exclusive Donor Gift
- Digital Recognition
- Minnesota Star Tribune Partner Decal or Sticker
- Quarterly updates on the projects and teams you are supporting
- Donor Event Access
- Print Acknowledgement in a Sunday Paper
- Strib Store Discount
- Exclusive Donor Gift
- Two Tickets to The Wrap
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Transparency Statement
The Minnesota Star Tribune’s commitment to ethical, community-funded journalism ensures that our reporting serves the public interest. We value the trust of our readers and remain steadfast in our mission to serve the public with accurate, unbiased and impactful journalism. We maintain strict editorial independence, and funders do not have any control over our content or editorial decisions. We are committed to transparency in funding; find our list of contributors here.