The Official Newspaper for Foster County

Foster County Independent Advertising Info

Foster County Independent is the official newspaper of Foster County, North Dakota, published weekly and featuring news and views from Foster County and the surrounding area. Each issue is filled with photos and articles about local news, events, obituaries, sports, recreational opportunities, and special features not published anywhere else.

As an advertiser, you will especially benefit by appearing in the Plus, our weekly free distribution shopper mailed to 3,000 homes. We offer total market coverage at great rates!

To find out how advertising in Foster County Independent can help your business succeed, contact our friendly sales staff at (701) 652-3181, or by e-mail at [email protected].


Rates and Deadlines

Foster County Independent is distributed by mail every Monday. All advertising and editorial is due by Tuesday at 1 p.m.


Reach more customers online

Get your message online and in print continuously for as little as $50 per month. Or, supplement your newspaper display advertising with effective interactive ads on our website. Ask your sales rep for details.


Special publications offer more opportunities

Transcript Publishing also produces two recreation magazines each year, the Turtle Mountain Guide and the Lake Region Guide, both designed to attract visitors to the area. With print and online distribution throughout North Dakota and Southwestern Manitoba, your message will be front and center with travelers no matter how short their stay. Contact your sales representative for more information about our travel guides.


Acceptable File Formats & Specs

• Hi-resolution PDF files with fonts embedded.
• EPS files (Illustrator 9 or higher).
• All JPG photos and TIF artwork at 200 dpi or better.
• All colors converted to CMYK.
• E-mail: [email protected]


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