Minnesota Star Tribune announces initial speaker lineup for 2026 North Star Summit
National and regional leaders will gather Sept. 22-23 in Minneapolis to discuss issues shaping the Midwest and the nation
National and regional leaders will gather Sept. 22-23 in Minneapolis to discuss issues shaping the Midwest and the nation
The question is no longer whether newspapers are dying. The real question now is which institutions survive the transition from industrial-age newspapers into modern digital civic platforms. And whether Minnesota’s largest news organization fully understands what it must become next.
The Pulitzer validated more than excellent reporting. It validated the strategic vision behind what the Minnesota Star Tribune has been becoming. Not simply a city newspaper with statewide aspirations. But a statewide institution capable of helping Minnesota understand itself in real time.
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“Our industry continues to evolve rapidly, and this change will help us preserve resources, invest in our digital transformation, and continue delivering the high-quality journalism Minnesotans count on.” -- Steve Grove, CEO and Publisher
Grove writes about his work in Gov. Tim Walz’s administration during the pandemic and the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder, while reflecting on how the Midwest shaped his views of community and the country’s future.
“We’re excited to give every graduating senior in Minnesota a free one-year subscription to the Star Tribune, no strings attached. We hope it's the beginning of a long habit of staying informed about your community and the world.” -- Steve Grove, Publisher and CEO of the Star Tribune
“Our intent with Minnesota Matters is to have authentic conversations with people throughout our state to inform people that we’re interested in learning more about what’s important to them.” -- Kyndell Harkness, Head of Culture and Community for the Minnesota Star Tribune