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No matter how you count, it's clear there are thousands of you who regularly read but have not yet donated.

When we talk to people about MinnPost, many regular readers tell us that they did not realize that MinnPost is a tax-exempt nonprofit and needs ongoing contributions to make ends meet -- just like public TV and radio do.

We won't interrupt our regularly scheduled programming to ask you to donate -- just as we won't run intrusive ads that block your view or video ads that play without your permission. But for MinnPost to succeed, we do need your support. Please take this message seriously and make a contribution now. Thanks very much for your support.

Laurie Kramer is MinnPost's director of membership, special events and outreach.