Today, the Star Tribune will announce buyouts & layoffs that will shrink the newsroom by 15%
Good stewardship of the Strib is a big reason the Twin Cities is a vibrant media market. The cuts are a reminder: There's no law that says we'll remain that way. https://t.co/ETNdAAzRJ1
Statement from Strib owner Glen Taylor's spokesperson:
"Glen Taylor has never been interested in selling the Minnesota Star Tribune to Alpha News and is committed to keeping the Strib strong and independent long into the future…"
Star Tribune to slash staff by 15%, engaged in talks with Alpha News related to purchasing paper
The Minnesota Star Tribune reported last week that it will cut its staff by 15% through a round of layoffs and buyouts.
Additionally, the outlet reported that the Star Tribune is exploring a nonprofit ownership structure.
In fact, for several weeks, lawyers for the nonprofit Alpha News engaged in talks with the ownership of the Star Tribune related to Alpha News’ purchase of the paper, including the negotiation of a non-disclosure agreement.
During those negotiations, the Star Tribune’s lawyers indicated that ownership was moving in another direction.
@drea_carmen I'm trying to nod to the potential for a lawsuit against either the city or other creators, and in that context his "brand" being harmed might be material: libel cases are about reputational damage — including loss of employment
@drea_carmen He named I believe three specific invitations. I need to be careful saying who uninvited him in a story where I haven't confirmed the invitation existed in the first place.
St. Paul's parks department has lifted its ban against a TikTok influencer who films his handouts to often-homeless people
@JoshLilj1 says "the damage is done"
I spoke with a handful of residents about their interactions with him >> https://t.co/vbO2ztYteM
An AI-powered local news network shut down after questions emerged about copied content on its local site in Virginia grew into a broader plagiarism scandal
Story broken by my @axios Richmond colleague @sabrinaamorenoo >> https://t.co/cOOqDjTack
Legally, MPD reform plan doesn't *require* building the all-new training facility on the City Council's agenda this week
Practically, experts say the city is "pretty boxed in."
It highlights a real debate about the costs and methods for police reform >> https://t.co/Erv65HL1FO
Breathtaking sums of donated money may be helping hold back a wave of eviction filings in the Twin Cities after the ICE enforcement surge
A survey of 124 of those groups offers a sense of just how much mutual aid money was distributed… and it’s a LOT >> https://t.co/hZlzMFCZe5
FanDuel Sports Net's parent company just gave notice it's laying off 20 Minneapolis-based employees
FDSN airs the Wild, Wolves & Lynx. It's been reported it might shut down if a sale doesn't get completed
Layoffs are effective April 14 — the end of the NHL/NBA regular season
The operator of Minnesota's largest county jail — which has a policy of non-cooperation with ICE — responded to the ICE drawdown announcement with this statement:
"Our Office does not conduct civil immigration enforcement, and our policies remain unchanged."
Statement on Border Czar Tom Homan Press Conference Announcing End to Operation Metro Surge:
Our Office is relieved to hear that Operation Metro Surge will be ending. While this marks an important step forward for our community, the effects of the surge (cont'd)
This morning, @GovTimWalz announced he'll pitch #mnleg on a small business relief package with emergency loans.
It's a COVID-era solution to businesses currently experiencing strains they're comparing to the height of the pandemic >> https://t.co/TFfKIFr9zy
Speaking now: @GovTimWalz is "cautiously optimistic" about news of federal drawdown in MN.
BUT "they left us with deep damage, generational trauma … and many unanswered questions: Where are our children?" Where do the investigations into Good and Pretti shootings stand?
BREAKING: President Trump has agreed to "conclude" the surge in immigration enforcement in Minnesota, border czar Tom Homan has announced.
"A small footprint" will remain for wind-down, as will Homan "for a little while longer … to oversee the drawdown."