Romenesko

Minneapolis Star Tribune
Kate Parry says the decision to kill the readers' representative position is a "lousy" one "that does not serve readers or the quality of journalism in this newspaper. ...I do not buy the reasoning that in this time of shrinking staffs at the Star Tribune and many other newspapers, the ombudsman's post is an expendable luxury." Editor Nancy Barnes's view: "I believe we owe the readers more smart journalists reporting and editing the news than critiquing the news." || More editor/ombud columns:
> AJ-C prints every detail about abduction suspect -- except his race (AJ-C)
> Diadiun: Readers complain, but the Indians deserve big coverage (PD)
> Blood-splattered "Dexter" ad shouldn't have been near KidsPost page (WP)
> Should papers ID people as ex-teachers in crime stories? (Columbian)
> Robinson: I don't buy the prediction that papers will be gone by '17 (N-R)
> Reaction to SacBee book club has been "overwhelmingly positive" (Bee)
> News & Observer gets DOT records, prepares for another fight (N&O)
> San Diego Union-Trib advised to give readers a heads-up re changes (U-T)
> Express-News readers react to photos, story about horse slaughter (E-N)