Top 10 Michigan Daily Newspapers by Circulation

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1

Detroit Free Press

Michigan’s largest daily, established in 1831. Known for investigative reporting, statewide news, impactful editorials, and a strong national digital presence.

freep.com
2

The Detroit News

Detroit’s conservative-leaning broadsheet (founded 1873). Covers local politics, business, crime, and sports, with a robust digital edition.

detroitnews.com
3

The Grand Rapids Press

Leading Kent County daily since 1890. Strong regional coverage, home-delivered print (T/Th/Sun) with e-edition the rest of the week; plus statewide local news.

mlive.com

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4

Lansing State Journal

Serving Michigan’s capital since 1855. Deep coverage of state government, education, business, and justice—print + digital every day.

lansingstatejournal.com
5

The Flint Journal

Longstanding Genesee County paper since 1876. Covers city politics, health, education, and the arts. Print + active online site.

mlive.com
6

Traverse City Record-Eagle

Northern Michigan’s primary daily since 1858. Known for Great Lakes environmental coverage, local government and tourism, plus strong digital engagement.

record-eagle.com
7

Kalamazoo Gazette

Seven-day regional daily since 1837. Covers Kalamazoo-area news, education, health, and culture with both print and expanded e-edition options.

mlive.com
8

Muskegon Chronicle

Serving Muskegon and lakeshore communities since 1857. Delivers local news, business, and lifestyle coverage; print three days/week with full e-edition.

mlive.com
9

Bay City Times

Northern Michigan’s Bay City news staple since 1873. Publishes Thu/Fri/Sun; includes regional coverage via Tuesday joint edition with Saginaw; strong online following.

mlive.com
10

Huron Daily Tribune (Bad Axe)

Local daily in “The Thumb,” with print + growing digital subscribers (up ~736% since 2019). Community-focused coverage on schools, events, and civic affairs.

michigansthumb.com

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*Data as of February 2025