Photo: #The Star Tribune of Minneapolis cut several positions, and many long-time reporters chose a buy-out option.
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The Star Tribune of Minneapolis cut several positions, and many long-time reporters chose a buy-out option. (MPR Photo/Marianne Combs)

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Broadcast: Midday, 07/05/2007, 11:00 a.m.

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Newspapers across the country are cutting staff. Long-time Star Tribune reporters Eric Black and Sharon Schmickle left the paper in June. They talk about their newspaper careers covering national and international news.

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  • Sharon Schmickle: former reporter with the Star Tribune
  • Eric Black: former reporter with the Star Tribune

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