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Forum Communications Purchases 7 Newspapers, Including One in MN

Forum Communications Co. announced Wednesday, Jan. 14 it acquired seven newspapers across four Upper Midwest states in a deal with Wick Communications effective Feb. 1.
Forum said the additions are a natural expansion of its regional portfolio to grow audience and advertisers, highlighting high school and local college sports alongside existing North Dakota publications.
While the formal transfer takes effect on Feb. 1, Forum will immediately begin meeting employees and community stakeholders and plans to combine reporting resources and local sports coverage.
Forum's existing broadcast and digital platforms will broaden content distribution as subscribers of the acquired publications gain access to news, sports and features across Forum's regional footprint including WDAY-TV, WDAY+ and Midwest Sports+.
With roots dating to 1926, Wick Communications, a third-generation family-owned company, said buying from another family business fits its mission, echoed by CEO Josh O'Connor.

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