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A pressing need – Small town weekly seeks to lure press operators after final run at big city newspaper

A pressing need – Small town weekly seeks to lure press operators after final run at big city newspaper

by Forrest Peterson | Oct 16, 2025 | Words on Paper

Left: The presses will continue to roll in western Minnesota at the Ortonville Independent. Photo credit: Ortonville Independent Facebook page. Right: Help wanted ad in Minnesota Star Tribune. Some years ago, on business travel in western Minnesota, my newspaper...
The Fourth Estate – News media can’t plead the Fifth about their role in politics

The Fourth Estate – News media can’t plead the Fifth about their role in politics

by Forrest Peterson | Mar 12, 2025 | Words on Paper

Photo: Display at Willmar MN Public Library about media and information literacy Prior to Jan. 20, my daily routine included television newscasts, morning and evening. As a former journalist I enjoyed keeping up with the news. At breakfast the TV in our kitchen aired...

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