Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
Newspaper PublishingMinnesota, United States11-50 Employees
The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder is a newspaper publisher based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and has a long-standing history dating back to its founding in 1934 by Cecil E. Newman. It remains a family-run operation that is African American- and woman-owned, currently led by CEO/Publisher Tracey Williams-Dillard, who is Newman's granddaughter. The organization positions itself within the newspaper publishing industry as a community-focused outlet serving readers and audiences in Minnesota, with a stated emphasis on being part of a legacy as the oldest Black-owned news outlet in the state. The company maintains partnerships and community engagements, such as collaborations with organizations like the Center for Energy and Environment and regional media partners, reflecting its role in informing and connecting local audiences. As a regional publisher, it serves a local market with content and services relevant to its community, while continuing to operate as a family-operated business over multiple decades.