How to Find Minnesota Newspapers Through MNA's Directory

The Minnesota Newspaper Association (MNA) publishes a Minnesota Newspaper Directory on mna.org, and that directory is the most direct starting point for locating general-interest newspapers across the state. It is the right tool if you want to identify papers by name or reach their contact information. It is not a full-text archive of articles, and it does not replace a paper's own website for reading today's news.

What MNA Is

MNA describes itself as the voluntary trade association of all general-interest newspapers in Minnesota. Its stated role is to act on members' behalf to advance the profession, defend the public's right to know, and help members better serve their communities. Practically, that means the association represents newspapers in the legislature and in court, manages local, regional, and national advertising placement, runs a press release service, and works on newspaper quality across the state.

Because membership is voluntary and covers general-interest news organizations, the directory reflects that membership base rather than every possible publication in Minnesota.

Finding Newspapers in the Directory

The directory is listed on the MNA site as Minnesota Newspaper Directory. Two routes get you there:

1. Direct link — look for "Minnesota Newspaper Directory" in the site's navigation or resource listings.
2. Site search — use the "Search the Site" function and enter the directory name or a newspaper's name.

Once inside, you are looking for entries that typically carry a paper's name and contact details. Expect the directory to function as a lookup and contact tool: you find the publication, then follow its own channels for news content.

What you can reasonably expect to do with it

• Identify general-interest newspapers in Minnesota.
• Get the basic contact information needed to reach a newsroom or business office.
• Use it as a starting point before going to a paper's own site for articles, archives, or advertising details.

What it is not

• It is not a searchable article database.
• It does not guarantee coverage of every niche or specialty publication, since MNA's scope is general-interest news organizations.
• It is not a substitute for a paper's own website when you need current reporting.

Other MNA Resources That Help You Reach Newspapers

If your goal is broader than looking up a name — for example, placing an ad, sending a press release, or finding legal notice information — MNA lists several related services:

Some of these, such as Members Only content, are restricted to members. The public pages do not state pricing for membership or services, so treat cost and access terms as things to confirm directly with MNA rather than assume.

Verifying and Contacting

The directory is a starting point, not a final answer. After you find a paper, confirm details on that paper's own site or by phone, since contact information and staff change.

MNA's own contact details, listed on the site, are:

• Address: 10 South Fifth Street, Suite 1105, Minneapolis, MN 55402-1036
• Phone: (612) 332-8844
• Toll-free: (800) 279-2979
• Fax: (612) 342-2958
• Email: [email protected]

MNA also maintains a presence on Twitter and Facebook, which the site links to for updates.

Common Snags

• Looking for articles instead of papers. The directory helps you find publications; it is not where you read the news. Go to the individual paper for that.
• Assuming full statewide coverage. MNA is a voluntary association of general-interest newspapers, so the directory reflects its membership, not an exhaustive list of every publication.
• Expecting member-only material to be open. Pages such as Members Only and the MNA Bulletin are gated; the public directory and general resources are the open entry points.
• Treating listed contact info as permanent. Verify before relying on it for a mailing, ad, or press release.