A statewide alliance working to strengthen community-centered civic information and local news across Minnesota.
April 7, 2026 · Minnesota State Capitol Rotunda
Gather with journalists, community leaders, advocates, and civic partners at the Capitol to champion something every Minnesotan deserves: reliable local news, no matter where they live.
Thriving local journalism keeps communities informed, voters engaged, and neighbors empowered to influence the decisions that shape their lives. But when the local news ecosystem erodes, so does Minnesotans' connection to their local government and civic life.
The Alliance is advancing three policy priorities: workforce development to build the next generation of journalists, media literacy to help communities navigate information, and sustainable funding for civic information.
Sign Up for the Rally →We bring together journalists, community leaders, media organizations, advocates, and partners who share a belief that access to trustworthy local information is essential to a healthy democracy.
Learn why we exist, what "True North" means, and the values that guide our collaborative, action-oriented work.
Learn MoreExplore our three policy pillars: workforce development, media literacy, and funding civic information.
View FrameworkRead findings from 8 sessions across Minnesota with 200+ stakeholders that shaped our policy agenda.
Read ReportSearch for news outlets in your community using the University of Minnesota's research database.
Search by CityThe True North News Alliance is powered by a diverse steering committee of organizations committed to strengthening local journalism across Minnesota.
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