Minneapolis, Minnesota-based Minnesota Star Tribune, a regional daily newspaper, has announced the closure of its Minneapolis Heritage printing facility and shifting its printing to a Gannett facility in Des Moines, Iowa.
The closure will impact 125 employees.
According to Star Tribune publisher and CEO Steve Grove, "The closure is part of the company's ongoing transformation into a modern, digital-first media company while ensuring the long-term financial health of the organization. This is a difficult but necessary decision to position the Minnesota Star Tribune for future growth. Our industry continues to evolve rapidly, and this change will help us preserve resources, invest in our digital transformation, and continue to deliver high-quality journalism that Minnesotans count on."
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