Viborg Stifts Folkeblad
Viborg Stifts Folkeblad is a daily newspaper based in Viborg, Denmark. The paper serves the Viborg Municipality.
History
Viborg Stifts Folkeblad was founded on 1 October 1877 as an alternative to the conservative. In 1880, the newspaper was taken over by, led by Christen Berg. Viborg Amts Tidende, a daily newspaper, was formed in 1890 as opposition to Folkeblad. It later ceased operations in 1910. Due to ownership by De Bergske Blade, the newspaper aligned with the Venstre, a liberal political party, until 1976.The newspaper was later owned by following a merger with Berlingske. However, Midtjyske Medier later announced that it was ceasing operations in August2012 by its parent company Mecom Group. Despite local interest to purchase the newspaper, both Mecom and Berlingske announced it would not allow the newspaper to become independent. It was purchased by its current ownership,, on 1 January 2016.
In 2011, Viborg Stifts Folkeblad announced an increase in circulation while other locals newspaper reported losses. In September2023, the newspaper began delivery of its physical copies in the morning, citing a decline in paying readers due to an increase in digital news.