Here in the Twin Cities, the main paper was taken over by a Republican billionaire who uses it to push right-wing views. I'm not paying for that. The next largest paper is owned by a PE that also dedicates column space to a right-wing columnist. Again, no thanks.

There are some newer local news outlets that don't have a right-wing bent: Racket, Minneapolis Voices, MN Reformer. I do pay a subscription for these. But in terms of the traditional, long-standing newspaper companies? They're pushing viewpoints I don't want to support with my money.