The Minnesota Star Tribune laid off 24 union employees, mostly newsroom copy editors, news assistants and team leaders, as part of its announced 15% workforce reduction. The cuts leave roughly 175 journalists in the newsroom.
Minnesota Star Tribune owner Glen Taylor denies a report that he sought to sell the newspaper to conservative outlet Alpha News. He says he remains committed to keeping the newspaper independent and pursuing a previously announced nonprofit ownership structure.
The Minnesota Star Tribune announces buyouts and layoffs affecting up to 15% of its staff, weeks after winning a Pulitzer Prize. The newspaper also says it will explore moving its for-profit operation under nonprofit foundation ownership.
The Minnesota Star Tribune announces 15% staff cuts and a push toward nonprofit foundation ownership after a year of strong coverage that includes a Pulitzer Prize. The changes raise questions about owner Glen Taylor’s legacy and the future of the regional newspaper.
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