MinnPost

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

MinnPost provides independent, nonprofit journalism about civic and cultural affairs impacting Minnesota.

Target Customer

{"Minnesota residents seeking in-depth local journalism","readers who support nonprofit journalism through donations or memberships","policy makers and community leaders relying on state and local news"}

Key Differentiator

Independent nonprofit newsroom funded by readers and donors, with paywall-free content.

Implementation Timeline

Content available immediately online; newsletters and events offered on rolling schedules; annual MinnPost Festival.

Pain Points

1Need for high-quality, in-depth Minnesota journalism outside paywalls or advertiser-driven media
2Desire for trusted coverage of state government, metro areas, environment, and culture with civic context
3Sustainable funding model for long-form reporting and community-facing journalism

Key Features

1Comprehensive Minnesota news coverage across topics (State Government, Metro, Environment, Arts & Culture, Health, etc.)
2Daily and topic-specific newsletters (MinnPost Daily Newsletter)
3Diverse content formats: news, opinion, community voices, The Glean, Fact Briefs
4Events and community engagement, including MinnPost Festival
5Membership and donation-based funding to support free access

Target Customer Industries

Client Results

1Readers gain informed understanding of Minnesota policy and civic life
2Access to a trusted source of Minnesota news without paywalls
3Engagement through newsletters, events, and community voices

Competitive Advantages

1Independent, nonprofit funding model not reliant on advertising revenue
2Paywall-free access funded by donations/memberships
3Strong Minnesota focus with breadth across governance, environment, health, and culture
4Active community participation through Community Voices and live events

Key Benefits

1In-depth coverage of Minnesota politics, government, and culture

2Free access through a donor-supported model

3Regular newsletters and updates

4Engagement opportunities via Community Voices and MinnPost Festival

Additional Product Information

Product Description

MinnPost is a nonprofit newsroom delivering in-depth journalism about civic and cultural affairs impacting Minnesota.

Target Market

Minnesota residents, readers/donors, policymakers and community organizations seeking high-quality local journalism

Unique Value Proposition

Independent, reader-supported journalism in Minnesota that is free to access and focused on civic and cultural life.

Technical Requirements

Not specified

Pricing Model

Donations/memberships; paywall-free access

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