Minot Daily News
Encyclopedia
The Minot Daily News is a newspaper
printed in Minot, North Dakota
. It was originally the Burlington Reporter, and was published out of Burlington
until the early 20th century. It was at that time that it was transformed into the newspaper that is currently published.
It is the primary daily paper for north central and northwest North Dakota
. Its average daily circulation is 21,848 on Sundays and 20,974 on weekdays.
The paper's editorial viewpoint is conservative to libertarian. In the past its coverage of the North Dakota legislature
was unequaled, but in recent years the Bismarck Tribune
has taken over the bulk of primary reporting of the session.
According to their website, the Daily news "serves the readers of North Central North Dakota including Ward County and the Minot Air Force Base
, home to B-52H Stratofortress bombers and the 5th Bomb Wing and the 91st Missile Wing."
Newspaper
A newspaper is a scheduled publication containing news of current events, informative articles, diverse features and advertising. It usually is printed on relatively inexpensive, low-grade paper such as newsprint. By 2007, there were 6580 daily newspapers in the world selling 395 million copies a...
printed in Minot, North Dakota
Minot, North Dakota
Minot is a city located in north central North Dakota in the United States. It is most widely known for the Air Force base located approximately 15 miles north of the city. With a population of 40,888 at the 2010 census, Minot is the fourth largest city in the state...
. It was originally the Burlington Reporter, and was published out of Burlington
Burlington, North Dakota
Burlington is a city in Ward County, North Dakota in the United States. Burlington was founded in 1883, having been third in a series that included two earlier settlements. Despite this, Burlington is still the oldest city in Ward County, as well as north-western and north central North Dakota...
until the early 20th century. It was at that time that it was transformed into the newspaper that is currently published.
It is the primary daily paper for north central and northwest North Dakota
North Dakota
North Dakota is a state located in the Midwestern region of the United States of America, along the Canadian border. The state is bordered by Canada to the north, Minnesota to the east, South Dakota to the south and Montana to the west. North Dakota is the 19th-largest state by area in the U.S....
. Its average daily circulation is 21,848 on Sundays and 20,974 on weekdays.
The paper's editorial viewpoint is conservative to libertarian. In the past its coverage of the North Dakota legislature
North Dakota Legislative Assembly
The North Dakota Legislative Assembly is the state legislature of the U.S. state of North Dakota. The Legislative Assembly consists of two chambers, the lower North Dakota House of Representatives, with 94 representatives, and the upper North Dakota Senate, with 47 senators...
was unequaled, but in recent years the Bismarck Tribune
Bismarck Tribune
The Bismarck Tribune is a daily newspaper printed in Bismarck, North Dakota. The Tribune is the primary daily newspaper for south-central and southwest North Dakota. Its average daily circulation is 31,081 on Sundays and 27,620 on weekdays. One notable reporter for the paper was Mark H...
has taken over the bulk of primary reporting of the session.
According to their website, the Daily news "serves the readers of North Central North Dakota including Ward County and the Minot Air Force Base
Minot Air Force Base
Minot Air Force Base is a U.S. Air Force installation in Ward County, North Dakota, north of the city of Minot. In the 2010 census, the base was counted as a CDP with a total population of 5,521....
, home to B-52H Stratofortress bombers and the 5th Bomb Wing and the 91st Missile Wing."