Minn. paper reduces print days to 2

The Red Wing (Minn.) Republican Eagle is reducing its five-day-a-week print schedule to biweekly, beginning Sept. 2.
The newspaper said printed editions will be distributed Wednesdays and Saturdays. It will continue to post breaking news and information on its Web site.
"Economics and the readers' desire for local-only information are the predominant reasons for this decision," Publisher Steve Messick said. "We will deliver more local news to subscribers — but twice a week in larger newspapers instead of in five smaller papers. This change will allow our staff to concentrate only on the local market."