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Minnesota Newspapers
Saint Paul Pioneer-Press
Online archive - Free access the full text of articles dating back to 1988:
- At the Library
- Outside the library (requires library card)
Microfilm - Complete sets available for use at the Central Library.
Minneapolis Star-Tribune
Online archive - Free access to the full text of articles dating back to 1986:
- At the Library
- Outside the library (requires library card).
Electronic Image Edition - exact digital reproduction of the printed edition, dating back to October, 2006.
- Access from inside the library.
- Access from outside the library (requires library card).
Microfilm - Microfilm dating back to 1971 is available at the Central Library.
St. Cloud Times
Online archive - Free access to the full text of articles dating back to 1999:
Outside the library (requires library card).
Minnesota Newspapers
Online archives of the Duluth News Tribune, Minneapolis Star-Tribune, Saint Cloud Times, and Saint Paul Pioneer Press.
Access from:
Minnesota Historical Society Newspapers Collection
The Minnesota Historical Society holds the largest single collection of
Minnesota newspapers. Dates range from 1849 to the present day.
Minnesota Newspapers Directory
List of Minnesota newspapers that can be searched or browsed by city or county. Includes links to college and university newspapers as well as special interest newspapers. Each record links to publisher and contact information for the newspaper, as well as the paper's web site when available.
Minnesota Newspaper Association Directory
An alphabetical listing of newspapers published in Minnesota. Includes contact information and web sites.
MinnPost
Daily online newspaper with audio and video. Articles are written by professional journalists who have covered the Twin Cities area.
Parade Magazine Archive
Index and archive to past issues of the Parade Magazine supplement to the Saint Paul Pioneer Press.
National Newspapers
ProQuest Newsstand Complete
Over 500 national and international newspapers, many with full-text.
Access from:
Chronicling America
Access America's historic newspapers. Search and read newspaper pages from 1900-1910 and find information about American newspapers published between 1690-present. Ultimately, the site will create a national digital resource of
historically significant newspapers published between 1836 and 1922.
New York Times
Web Site - Free registration is required to access some articles. The site includes book reviews and an archive of past articles.
Historical New York Times (1851-2004)
Access from:
Microfilm - complete set dating back to 1851 is available at the Central Library.
News and Newspapers Online
Links to hundreds of news sources around the world, with annotations to help you select the best site for you. Compiled by the Walter Clinton Jackson Library at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Newspaper Links
Links to the web sites of newspapers from all 50 States, Canada, and the world, as well as business and alternative newspapers. A service of the Newspaper Association of America.
National & International News
ABYZ Newslinks
Links to newspapers, broadcast stations, internet services, magazines, and press agencies from around the world. Organized by region and country. The site also includes background information on the countries.
HeadlineSpot
Gateway to web sites for print and broadcast news. Sites include newspapers, news wires, television networks, and radio news outlets. Major categories lead visitors to specialized news outlets, including alternative U.S. news sources.
NewsDirectory
Links to online newspapers by country, magazines by subject or region, television stations and college newspapers.
Topix.net
Local news gathered from over 7,000 sources, searchable by zip code.
Newspapers Available on Microfilm
The following newspapers are available on microfilm at the Central Library:
Title |
Years Owned |
Minnesota Chronicle and Register |
1849-1857 |
Daily Minnesota Pioneer |
1849-1863 |
Saint Paul Pioneer and Democrat |
1849-1862 |
Saint Anthony Express |
1851-1861 |
Weekly Minnesotan |
1851-1861 |
Saint Paul Daily Times |
1854-1856 |
Daily Minnesotan |
1854-1858 |
Financial, Real Estate, and Rail Road Advertiser |
1856-1858 |
Saint Paul Pioneer |
1863-1870 |
Saint Paul Daily Press |
1861-1875 |
Saint Paul Dispatch |
1861-1984 |
Pioneer Press and Tribune |
1871-1877 |
Pioneer Press |
1877-1984 |
Saint Paul Daily Globe |
1878-1905 |
Saint Paul Daily News |
Three separate publications had this name. The first was published from June 23, 1879, to December 31, 1879. SPPL owns the complete set. The second was published from December 20, 1887, to April 6, 1894. SPPL owns the complete set. The third was published from March 1, 1900, to April 30, 1938. SPPL owns the set through November, 1935 (July - October, 1935 are missing). |
Saint Paul Pioneer Press and Dispatch |
1985 - current |
Minneapolis Star |
1971 - March 1982 |
Minneapolis Tribune |
1971 - March 1982 |
Minneapolis Star-Tribune |
March 1982 - current |
New York Times |
1851 - current |
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