What you get with a Star Tribune subscription
The Star Tribune offers several subscription tiers that give you access to news, sports, and opinion content from Minnesota's largest newspaper. The main plans are digital-only (online and mobile app), print-only (home delivery of the physical newspaper), and combined print-plus-digital. Each plan costs differently and renews on a schedule you choose — usually monthly, quarterly, or annually.
The digital subscription unlocks the full website and the Star Tribune mobile app without a paywall. Print subscribers receive the newspaper delivered to your home on the days it publishes. A combined plan gives you both at a bundled price, which is typically cheaper than buying them separately.
Pricing and plan details change periodically, and the Star Tribune often runs promotional rates for new subscribers. The best way to see current prices and options is to visit startribune.com and look for the subscription section, usually near the top or bottom of the page.
Key Takeaways
- Star Tribune subscriptions come in three main types: digital-only, print-only, or print-plus-digital combined.
- Digital subscriptions unlock the website and mobile app; print subscriptions deliver the newspaper to your home on publication days.
- You can choose how often to renew — monthly, quarterly, or annually — and annual plans usually cost less per month than monthly renewal.
- The Star Tribune regularly offers promotional pricing for new subscribers, so the rate you see may be lower than the standard renewal price.
Digital-only subscriptions
A digital subscription gives you unlimited access to startribune.com and the Star Tribune mobile app on any device. You can read articles, watch videos, and access archives without hitting a paywall. The app works on iOS and Android phones and tablets.
Digital subscriptions renew automatically on the schedule you pick — monthly, quarterly, or annually. You can pause, resume, or cancel your subscription through your account settings on the website at any time. If you cancel, your access stops at the end of your current billing period.
Digital subscribers also receive the Star Tribune's email newsletters, which deliver curated news, sports, and opinion to your inbox on a schedule you control.
Print subscriptions and delivery
Print subscriptions deliver the physical Star Tribune newspaper to your home. The paper publishes seven days a week, and your subscription includes delivery on all publication days unless you choose a limited schedule (for example, weekends only).
You can manage your print subscription through your online account, including pausing delivery for vacation, changing your delivery address, or reporting a missed paper. If a paper does not arrive, contact the Star Tribune's customer service line — the phone number appears on your subscription confirmation email and on the website.
Print subscriptions renew automatically and can be set to monthly, quarterly, or annual billing. Annual plans typically offer the lowest per-issue cost.
Print-plus-digital combined plans
A combined subscription includes both home delivery of the print newspaper and full digital access to the website and app. This plan costs less than buying a print subscription and a digital subscription separately.
You manage both parts through a single account. Your print delivery and digital access renew on the same schedule, so you only have one billing date to track. If you pause print delivery for a period, your digital access continues uninterrupted.
Combined plans are often the best value if you want to read the Star Tribune in multiple formats — on paper at home and on your phone or computer when you are away.
How to start, pause, or cancel
To start a subscription, go to startribune.com and look for the subscription button, usually at the top of the page. You will enter your email address, choose a plan and billing frequency, and provide payment information. Most new subscriptions begin when ready, though print delivery may take a few business days to start.
To pause a subscription temporarily — for example, during vacation — log into your account and select the pause option. Print subscribers can pause delivery for specific dates; digital subscribers can pause access. When you resume, your billing resumes on the date you choose.
To cancel, log into your account and select cancel subscription. Your access or delivery stops at the end of your current billing period. You will not be charged again after cancellation.
Promotional rates and renewal pricing
The Star Tribune frequently offers introductory rates for new subscribers — sometimes significantly lower than the standard price. These promotional rates typically last for the first billing period (one month, three months, or one year, depending on the offer). After the promotion ends, your subscription renews at the regular rate unless you cancel.
Renewal rates are usually higher than promotional rates. Before your renewal date, you will receive an email showing the new price. If you want to avoid a price increase, you can cancel before renewal and sometimes resubscribe at a promotional rate, though this is not may provide.
Annual subscriptions almost always cost less per month than monthly subscriptions, even at regular (non-promotional) rates. If you plan to read the Star Tribune for a full year, an annual plan is typically the most economical choice.
Managing your account and payment
Once you subscribe, you can log into your account at startribune.com to update your payment method, change your billing address, read invoices, or view your subscription details. Your account also stores your preferences for newsletters and notifications.
If you have trouble logging in, use the "Forgot Password" link on the login page to reset your password. If you need help with your account, the Star Tribune's customer service team can be reached through the website's contact page or by phone — the number is listed on your subscription confirmation email.
Payment is processed automatically on your renewal date. If a payment fails, the Star Tribune will attempt to charge your account again and will notify you by email if there is a problem.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I read Star Tribune articles without a subscription?
The Star Tribune allows a limited number of free articles per month before the paywall appears. Once you hit that limit, you need a subscription to read more. A digital subscription removes the paywall entirely.
What happens to my digital access if I cancel my print subscription?
If you have a combined print-plus-digital plan and cancel only the print portion, your digital access continues. You can also downgrade from a combined plan to digital-only, and your billing adjusts accordingly.
Can I share my subscription with family members?
Digital subscriptions are for personal use by the subscriber. Sharing login credentials with others outside your household violates the terms of service. Print subscriptions are tied to a delivery address, so only people at that address can read the delivered paper.
How do I update my delivery address for print?
Log into your account on startribune.com, go to your subscription settings, and update your delivery address. Changes usually take effect within one to two business days. If you need the change to happen when ready, contact customer service by phone.
Is there a student discount?
The Star Tribune occasionally offers discounted rates for students. Check the subscription page or contact customer service to ask about current student pricing and what proof of enrollment is required.