Lee Enterprises acquires USA TODAY Co. newspapers in South Dakota, Montana

• Lee Enterprises agreed to buy USA TODAY Co. newspapers in South Dakota and Montana, effective immediately.
• Assets include the Sioux Falls Argus Leader, Aberdeen American News, Watertown Public Opinion, Great Falls Tribune.
• Deal ends the TNI Partners venture tied to the Arizona Daily Star.
• USA TODAY Co. will take full ownership and operations of the Arizona Daily Star.

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