June 2026, Minnesota Star Tribune to lay off 15% of its workforce, publisher announces

The Bemidji Pioneer reports that the Minnesota Star Tribune announced a restructuring that will reduce staff by roughly 15%, affecting across-the-board roles though preserving core newsgathering reporters, photographers and videographers. The publisher framed the cuts as part of a transition to a digital-first business model and noted prior cost-saving moves such as outsourcing printing. The article explains the plan to offer buyouts where applicable, potential shifts toward a nonprofit ownership model to attract philanthropic support, and the broader pressures facing regional news organizations struggling to sustain operations amid declining legacy revenues.