These media sources are slightly to moderately conservative in bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using appeal to emotion or stereotypes) to favor conservative causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information, but may require further investigation. See all Right-Center sources.

• Overall, we rate the Rochester Post-Bulletin Right-Center biased based on editorial positions that favor the right. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record.

Detailed Report

Bias Rating: RIGHT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY

History

Founded in 1872, the Rochester Post-Bulletin is a daily newspaper based in Rochester, Minnesota. It is the largest afternoon newspaper in the state.

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Funded by / Ownership

The Rochester Post-Bulletin is owned by Forum Communications Company, which is based in North Dakota and has additional locations across South Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Revenue is derived through advertising and subscriptions.

Analysis / Bias

In review, the Post-Bulletin covers local news through reporters with minimal bias, such as this Female found shot dead in vehicle in St. Paul. National and international news is republished through the Washington Post and other Forum Communications newspapers.

Editorially, the Forum Communications editorial board has always endorsed Republican candidates; however, in 2016, they chose not to endorse either candidate: “Presidential Endorsement: This time for president, none of the above.” However, the Post-Bulletin endorsed Democratic candidate Barack Obama in 2012, which was before Forum Communications bought the paper in 2019. All forum papers we have reviewed tend to hold a right-leaning editorial bias. In general, they report news factually with a right-leaning editorial bias.

Failed Fact Checks

• None in the Last 5 years

Overall, we rate the Rochester Post-Bulletin Right-Center biased based on editorial positions that favor the right. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 5/10/2017) Updated (08/18/2023)

Source: https://www.postbulletin.com/