Romenesko

City Pages
"I think the business logic says it will happen," former Star Tribune editor Joel Kramer tells Twin Cities' alt-weekly. "I don't have a crystal ball to say where or when, but it seems inevitable." More from "Trials and Stribulations":
* "Par [Ridder] has shown he can do two things," says Strib reporter Steve Brandt. "Steal a laptop and cut jobs."
* "I'm frankly astounded at how many journalists are jumping to conclusions [regarding Ridder] on the basis of allegations of a competitor who is obviously out to gain competitive advantage," says Strib chairman Chris Harte.