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Detroit News Ends 40-Year Partnership, Faces Uncertain Future

12/29/2025

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The Detroit News and Detroit Free Press ended their nearly 40-year joint operating agreement on December 28, 2025.
The move marks a shift in the U.S. newspaper landscape, as it is one of the last such partnerships and leaves the future uncertain.
The agreement aimed to preserve two editorial voices but faced criticism over independence.
The Detroit News plans a Sunday edition and a revamp of its digital presence.

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Story summary

The Detroit News and Detroit Free Press ended their nearly 40-year joint operating agreement on December 28, 2025.
The move marks a shift in the U.S. newspaper landscape, as it is one of the last such partnerships and leaves the future uncertain.
The agreement aimed to preserve two editorial voices but faced criticism over independence.
The Detroit News plans a Sunday edition and a revamp of its digital presence.