Star Tribune to drop AP

Editor & Publisher reports that the Star Tribune of Minneapolis plans to drop its Associated Press service in 2010, making it the largest daily newspaper to part ways with the wire service. The story was originally reported by MinnPost.com, a nonprofit journalism group.
From the story:

"It’s hard to imagine: the Star Tribune without the Associated Press. But that’s what could happen in 2010; the region’s biggest news source recently sent the nation’s most prominent wire service the required two years' cancellation notice," MinnPost.com's David Brauer reported, adding "If a split comes to pass, Strib readers will notice changes from the biggest international headlines to the smallest sports agate type. Just this morning, I counted at least 18 AP stories or photos in the Strib’s news sections; a wire-service credit was attached nearly all the national sports news and briefs, plus a half-dozen business and Variety items."

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