For accessibility, this app FAILS. Since the 3.0 revision introduced one month ago, I can no longer use voiceover to read articles on my iPad. I contacted your tech department three weeks ago about this. Now I see there have been two revisions since then and this issue has not been addressed though I was told it would be. I’m canceling my subscription. Update: The Mac accessibility function voiceover is working again. This is so essential for those of us in the vision loss community. How much appreciated.
Have always loved reading your paper. I am sad of the smaller paper and fewer reporters as you have always had outstanding reporting . I also want to say that I’ve appreciated the person on your staff who double checks the spelling- after the Spellcheck automated system. Sentence structure matters to the intent of the message and STrib has always seemed to be really so aware about that. My mother was a schoolteacher and she was picky picky picky about spelling, grammar, and sentence structure. I like reading billboards, roadside signs of one kind or another. Looking for some ‘Oops’ in the sign about those English topics I mentioned. So thanks for your attention to these things. They matter. I have a 88 yr old friend. I gift her a daily and Sunday paper for her birthday, Christmas and other holidays. She tells me it’s a highlight of her day to make a cup of coffee, sit down and read your paper. And she thinks of me everyday. So thanks for all you do for us who love the Star Tribune. Keep it up. We’ll keep reading…
I’ve had this app for years and it’s most obvious issues have never been addressed, which I find hard to believe. Either the app developers do not use their own app, or Strib does not care that the app just doesn’t work. The pervasive issues I see all the time: - frequent crashing or closing when accessing certain sections from the sidebar - stories do not match what is on the website or physical newspaper for the day (this makes no sense) - app does not open if you click a strib link in the web browser, requiring you to search for an article you want to read within the app if you see it linked or referenced elsewhere online. - the search feature is laughable. Search hits are almost always several years old and not relevant. Sometimes the search will not hit even when you copy the headline of the article you want to read into the search bar. For what they charge to use this app- especially since their print service delivery is spotty at best - it is shocking how bad it is. It’s almost like they don’t want you to read their content. This makes it really hard for me to want to support local news.
I read the eEdition every day. Maybe it having grownup with a printed newspaper that has influenced the way I get news. I appreciate the layout of a real newspaper. A front page with headlines of what’s most important happening in the world, state, city or neighborhood. Not the same old rabbit hole feeds from so many online services. I’m always shocked by how uninformed my adult children are concerning news. I read the Star Tribune cover to cover and don’t need any other news. If you live in Minnesota it is an essential app and subscription. Paul, Minneapolis
I love the Paper because the news is timely, the reporting feels even handed, with right mix of local, national, and international flavor, AND I can read it the way and when I want to, given my busy schedule. Online has options to feel like I am reading my old school newspaper at the kitchen table, or I can just focus on what I want on the website for a quick hit of what’s currently on the front burner… Personal notifications, make it hard for me to miss the news that matters most to me, chosen by the best curator, you guessed it, Me!😉😎
It’s a shame with the new digital format that I cannot grab specific categories in Sports (ie, Twins, Vikings, etc.) to weed out stuff I don’t otherwise care for. On late Sunday (Aug. 4), the top item in all of sports — which I would expect to be the biggest news of the night, anywhere — was the Canterbury Downs results? Seriously? C’mon. Also, what happened to the reader comments with stories? As a retired copy editor, I see errors in stories — to whom do I report? Best I can see, reporters’s email addresses are nowhere to be found. Please, revert back to the old system if you can’t make positive changes.
Very poor resonse / navigation - even with excellent web connection. Very frustrating when home page will not open, stuttering when navigating between pages/articles. Individual stories load very slowly, sometimes freezing.
Cancelled my e-subscription for the second time for the same reason. The app, as downloaded, does not allow me to log on. I go to the Strib website and log on thru Safari with no problem. Since I prefer the virtual print edition, I try to transfer to that site. It asks me to log in again. This worked for about a year, then recently my log in attempt was rejected. I read several e-editions, including the New York Time, daily. Switching between formats, using the crosswords, Worde, etc. absolutely no problem. Problems with IPad logins appear to be endemic with your app, judging by the comments. I think it’s time you switched out your developers.
It works fine and with some work you can get the articles you need. But I’d prefer a couple features. First, there is some content I really don’t need. I’d like to pick the sections it draws from. I either need to go to each section one at a time (local, sports, national, etc.) or scroll past a lot of content I don’t care about especially when content keeps repeating. I’d also like to see a section based on date order or since last time I viewed content. I have to keep scrolling past already seen content as I scan for articles of interest.
My daily emails don’t work together with the app at all
I receive my daily emails see a story I want to read and it opens the app and asks me to sign in. When I do it takes me not to the story I clicked on but to the main page then I have to go searching for the story. Two things: 1. Why aren’t the app, emails and social media connected re keeping track of the story I clicked on? and 2. Why does accessing the app from the email and social media require me to sign in every time. When I use just the app I remain signed in indefinitely. Both of these issues are resolvable my New York Times app coordinates with both the emails and also thru clicking on links in social media. This issue is so frustrating that I’m thinking seriously about dropping my subscription entirely. Please fix this and catch up to the rest of the publishing industry in using tech to encourage readership rather than driving us away.
Growing up in the 60’s is all we had to read and, even signing up as well as delivering it to to my neighbors. #1 in the country. While in the military for my career I still read that paper and now on the app. I read it every day on the app because I do not live in Minneapolis anymore. Can’t say enough about the Star and Tribune. It’s my go to for my Hometown news!!
I love being able to read the Strib on my iPad, especially as a Florida snowbird. What I don’t love is the slow, buggy app. It freezes up a lot and I need to restart it. I never get to reading it all because run out of patience and time. I’ve never experienced an app this bad before. Please fix it!
This is the first app I open in the morning and then throughout the day to keep up to date on the news in my state and to follow my favorite sports teams. The Start Tribune is the gold standard for news reporting on Minnesota and the app itself is superbly designed for a great experience on mobile and tablet alike.
I’m almost 92 years young and have never forgotten the days when I had a paper route delivering the Star Tribune. That’s about 80 years ago. Now I read the obituaries to see who’s passed. I read them on my I phone because we live out of town, but they cut me off and try to sell me a subscription Sad Story
The strib app crashes a lot. It’s often very slow to load pages or to scroll smoothly. It somehow burns through my phone’s battery unlike other apps. And if you ever try using this app to search for an article - even if you search for the EXACT title - the search results never (and I mean NEVER) show what you’re looking for. The only reason I keep subscribing to this app is because I believe it’s vital to support local newspapers.
The front page often lists the same article more than once and has old articles taking up valuable space. I would also like the option to turn off sections I’m not interested in and an easier way to access the sections I am interested in. I also subscribe to the NYT and find it easier to navigate through their sections. They also keep the front page up to date without duplication.
I enjoy the Strib- the content is good- but unfortunately this is a clunky app that doesn’t do the paper justice. For many years now, the app has had severe operational issues, and it still does. Often you’ll tap on a headline and the story won’t load- you just get the wheel of death. The same thing often happens when you want to read subscriber comments. Apparently they’re not planning to remedy these issues….
Always enjoyed the paper when I started reading it in college back in 75. Great articles that covers the whole state including us in NW Mn. I see you cut out the comments on articles. I would contribute my 2 cents at times, however so many were very negative. Keep up the good work.
Or am I just not seeing them? The Strib used to have a feature that allowed readers to add comments at the end of articles. Some of the comments were trite or annoying and some were goofy, but many provided meaningful detail and unique perspectives, and some were downright hilarious. I miss them. I miss the connections with my fellow readers, even the annoying ones.
The Star Tribune app gives me all of the information that I need from News to Sports to Weather and everything in between. There are many features that you can read about the Twin Cities. The content is always up-to-date and accurate.
The search function is essentially useless. I can type in all the necessary keywords and still not find the article I was looking for. It doesn’t let you sort by date or relevance. It needs filters and a more advanced way to search. I also don’t like how I can’t go from the browser to the app seamlessly. If you want to read the most recent stories, then it’s fine. But it’s not useful beyond that.
A newspaper should foster communication. The Strib seems intent on limiting feedback about their content. The new app offers no way to provide feedback on the content they’re publishing. They’ve designed that out of the product. I support local journalism because I believe it is important. But I discontinued my support of the St. Paul newspaper (where I live) because it is a shell of an operation. And now the Strib is going down the same path. Really disappointed.
If the app could keep working and not freeze, crash, or jump loop you to other articles or adds maybe it would be wo th using. Been using for about a 2 months and the style to read an article is real. There are crashes regularly that cause one to be booted from app. Time will tell if I renew digital subscription, but between the crashing and constant updates it is not looking good.
I am a seeker of information and truth. The Star Tribune does a pretty good job of informing me of what is going on in my community, the country, and the world. I like to read both views of an issue. That is where the Star Tribune could improve. publications that are clearly well left of center like the New York Times. I repeatedly used as sources. It can be very difficult to get unbiased views from the Star tribune.
So great that the Strib has been able to keep so much content available without a paywall. I’m a 365 day a year subscriber and have been since my freshman year in college 45+ years ago, but still nice to hop on line for current updates.
When I open the Strib it tells me to UPDATE. After hitting the green update sign I am taken to the App Store. There is not an option there to “update” only to “open”. This App has worked for me for years until recently, giving me references to “uodate”. I did perform an update the first time, I have even removed the App and reinstalled. What is the problem?
They cover the news quite well but they are editorially biased. For example, on the 2040 plan they express concern but support for a plan that virtually eliminates the ability of families to provide a confident home environment in which to raise your family. Families take a back seat to singles and couples which reflects the make up of the city council.
This is the only one that has it all in one place so it’s more than just another app to get ya started with ya morning routine and get your coffee ready to drink it up for all your days activities!🐾🛵🪰🕷️🧵👠🌎👩👩👦🚌🐣🏍️🎸
This is one of the cleanest and most readable newspaper websites, and the app makes a seamless interface. I don’t always agree with the Strib’s editorial stance and choices about how to cover local stories, but they’re the newspaper of record in the Twin Cities, and an important voice.
Can’t complain too much, but this is what I could say. It can be glichy and I’m not crazy about the pop up ad that each article that you click on has happen, but oh well, like you’re going to eliminate them because I don’t like them! You’re in the business to make money.
The app works well. The news coverage is extensive, including the less populated areas of Minnesota. Coverage is largely unbiased and just puts the facts down in black and white without spin. My go-to news source.
I appreciate the coverage of outstate communities. I also like reading the new articles as they are added throughout the day, rather than waiting till morning to read all the news.
Loved to be able to select “local” then select western, eastern or southern suburbs, etc.. Now it’s just a list on the front page and that’s what you get. No way to look for a list for those selections. Whole app has been downgraded and no longer comments anywhere. Won’t be renewing to pay for a downgrade! May have to start checking out the St. Paul paper as not enough news for what they want you to pay.
PSA - you can download the Star Trib app and read articles without paying for a subscription. Pretty neat (I pay anyway). My only complaint is that there is no “save article” or reading list function. Please add that soon!!
There are times when the article does not match the headline. The repeat of articles while scrolling is confounding. Makes one think they’re not using the app properly.
Our eldest son works for the paper, and his family live in the MSP area. I use my subscription to keep up with MSP area news and to get a perspective on national and international news that I do not get from either The NY Times or The Washington Post.
I may live in Los Angeles. But my subscription to the Star Tribune app allows me to keep up on what’s going on in my hometown of Minneapolis. It also keeps me up a news that might affect my adult kids and my grandson who still live in the Twin Cities.
The Star Trib app is now useless and redundant. Used to be a copy of the paper but now only article reviews, many that have appeared for many days. I wouldn’t touch this app anymore. I’m cancelling my subscription. Apparently you don’t care if the online paper is readable. So bad. Plaese change it soon or you will lose so many customers including us. Time is running out. I really wanted to choose no stars but not an option!
I like the choice of a facsimile of the current paper OR scrolling through articles. Some online papers don’t give this choice. I’m new to Minnesota and started subscribing before I moved. Good choice. Live Minnesota and I enjoy the Strib.
Sometimes difficult to load. I find it irritating that the same stories are featured two or three or four times through the daily feed. Also, do you only have one person on agriculture stories? Some of those items are a month old!
Decent content but poor programming. First, unlike other news apps, a search link that points to a StarTribune story does not automatically take the reader to the app. Rather, it goes to the story in the web browser. So even if a reader subscribes, the link may remain paywalled. Second, and worse, there is no search bar in this current version of the app. That’s crucial functionality and it doesn’t exist.
Scrolling through the app routinely has the same article appearing multiple times. There are times where I have seen the same article 5 times on the home page. I understand that a story might appear on home and also in business or sports, but the amount of duplication is unique to this site and makes looking for stories inefficient.
Great way to access comprehensive news in the Twin Cities
I use this app multiple times per day to stay informed about our community. I love the comprehensive coverage of everything from city government to the food scene.
My primary complaint is photo images can’t be enlarged on my phone. I have noticed that the mobile version is a bit quicker to load than it used to be, so that’s good
Start my day with this paper and love it. As a boy I even delivered it (actually the star edition)! Star trib is an iconic “newspaper” that I trust will outlive me. I truly hope the staff there feel pride and ownership of their work and their vital American responsibility. Democracy lives through the free press.
Solid app if you just need to read the articles. Fairly clear and ability to change font sizes and navigate, or swipe through stories. No ability to rotate or enlarge pictures, and non-standard articles take a looooong time to load.
This new app has two new features that are very irritating to a reader like me who uses their phone. When you scroll, articles are often repeated, two or even three times. Also, the headlines get truncated, so you’re left with heds like “Building blows up because of…” leaving you hanging. Mediocre user experience.
Lacks save-as-favorite/ read-later option. Lacks link to customer service (for when your Sunday paper's not delivered). Not synced well to what’s in the paper; hard to find stories and photos. Even after some enhancements, still not up to the Strib's usual high standards.
Not sure why there has been so much change in the app all at once. The only thing it seems to have accomplished is to make it really difficult to locate the e addition. With the new update to MN Star Tribune🤦🏼♀️, I’m looking at it lots less. I used to look at it often during the day on my phone and now I don’t.
The Star Tribune app for iPhone and iPad keeps you connected to all the Minnesota news you need. Read news from across the state from our more than 240 journalists, engage in thought-provoking conversations with our Opinion team, keep up on the latest food, home and garden trends from our features team and be the first to know when news is happening with our breaking news alerts. Free for all to download; subscribers with digital access enjoy unlimited article views. eEdition is included for those with a Premium Digital Access or eEdition subscription. FEATURES: • MINNESOTA NEWS: From in-depth investigative reports to the latest updates, our award-winning journalists bring you all the news you need to know. • NATIONAL AND WORLD NEWS: Stay up-to-date on what's happening outside of Minnesota. • INTERESTS: Get the latest updates on your favorite team including the Vikings, Wild and Gophers. Find a new dining spot, check out the arts scene and stay on top of home and garden trends. • BREAKING NEWS ALERTS: Be the first to know when news happens. • SPORTS ALERTS: Be the first to know when something changes with your favorite team. • FIND MORE: Search for your favorite columnists, stories or browse through sections. • DISCUSS MORE: Easily share, text or email a story. The Star Tribune app is free to download, and all users enjoy a sampling of articles. Star Tribune subscribers with digital access get unlimited access to articles on the app and StarTribune.com. SUBSCRIPTION SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY OFFER: Get your first month FREE! DETAILS: • Download the app for free and enjoy a limited number of complimentary articles each month. Subscribe to Star Tribune Premium Digital Access for unlimited access to all articles and eEdition for only $14.99/month (Your first month is free.) • Your subscription to Star Tribune Premium Digital Access also includes unlimited content on StarTribune.com. • Payment will be charged to your iTunes account with the confirmation of your purchase. • Your subscription will auto-renew for $14.99 each month unless you cancel 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. The auto-renewal can be turned off at any time in the Account Settings section of the App Store. Please note, you will be unable to cancel your current subscription during an active subscription period. Privacy Policy: www.startribune.com/privacypolicy Terms of Use: www.startribune.com/termsofuse We are always looking to improve our applications. Please send your thoughts and suggestions to https://www.startribune.com/appfeedback
