Columnist Nick Coleman on why he left the Star Tribune

Nick Coleman
Former Star Tribune columnist Nick Coleman.
MPR photo/Tom Weber

Longtime metro area columnist Nick Coleman has accepted a buyout and no longer writes for the Minneapolis-based Star Tribune newspaper.

Coleman was offered a position writing for the Star Tribune's Variety section, but opted for the buyout.

Coleman talked with Minnesota Public Radio's Cathy Wurzer about his decision to leave, and his thoughts on the current state of journalism.

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