Thanks to all who attended our listening sessions. Visit the Syttende Mai Hus during Syttende Mai festivities on Saturday May 16th to see an update on this community newspaper project. Information on the next phase of this project will also be available on this page beginning by Saturday May 16th.
2nd Newspaper Listening Session
When: March 8, 2026 from 12pm-2pm
Where: Giants of the Earth Heritage Center (163 W Main St, Spring Grove, MN 55974)
RSVP: 507-498-5070 or info@giantsoftheearth.org or https://givebutter.com/newspaper-listening-sessions-vvuy1d
Join us for a listening session about the community newspaper we are trying to start to learn more and give us your thoughts.
What we hope to learn from you:
- What do you hope to see in a local news outlet?
- Where do you currently learn about local events and stories?
- What methods do you use to get news? (Print, websites, social media, email, neighbors & friends)
- What local stories matter to you that regional papers aren’t always able to cover?
- What types of stories are most interesting to you?
- Any other thoughts, ideas, questions you have!
What we envision:
- Focus on our local community and immediate surroundings
- Complement to existing regional publications
- Digital focus with a slim print component
- Partial rollout in advance of Spring Grove Homecoming (June 23–27, 2027)
- Funding based on a mix of grants, donations, sponsorships, memberships, subscriptions, and paid advertising
You can also share your thoughts via this link: https://forms.gle/U1mqDbAFxDrmg55MA