Vikings Struggle with Injuries

The **Star Tribune** is Minnesota’s leading newspaper and media organization, renowned for being the state’s most trusted source of news and information. Its origins trace back to **May 25, 1867**, when it was first published as the *Minneapolis Tribune*, just months after Minneapolis was officially chartered as a city[1][2]. Over the years, the paper underwent multiple ownership changes in its early decades, stabilizing by the late 19th century when Gilbert A. Pierce and William J. Murphy purchased it in 1891. Murphy modernized the publication by introducing advanced printing technology and pioneering early uses of color and cartoons[1]. The Star Tribune’s current form is the result of several key mergers. In the early 20th century, the *Minneapolis Star* and *Minneapolis Journal* emerged as competitors. The Cowles family, media publishers from Des Moines, Iowa, acquired the *Star* in 1935 and the *Journal* in 1939, merging them into the *Star-Journal*. In 1941, the Cowles family purchased the *Minneapolis Tribune* and consolidated ownership of Minneapolis’s major newspapers. The *Tribune* became the morning paper, the *Star* the evening edition, and they published a joint Sunday edition[1][2][3]. The final merger creating the *Minneapolis Star and Tribune* occurred in 1982, with the name shortened to *Star Tribune* in 1987[3]. Throughout its history, the Star Tribune has been a pioneer in journalism and technology, adapting to changing media landscapes while maintaining broad reach across Minnesota. Its archives include over three million pages spanning from 1867 to 2025, reflecting a rich historical record of local and national events[4][5]. Today, it remains a vital source for business, technology, and general news, leveraging digital platforms alongside traditional print to serve diverse audiences. The Star Tribune’s longevity, adaptive innovation