Thanks to all who have donated to MinnPost this week during our Summer Member Drive. So far, 75 loyal readers have made a contribution to MinnPost, and of those, 53 have chosen to support us monthly as sustaining members.

We are thrilled to announce that we met and exceeded our $1,000 match from yesterday, thanks to 36 of our new friends. But we’re not done yet. We’ve set a goal of 100 donations this week. Will you help us get there?

Not yet convinced? Here’s what our members have to say:

“I’m a bit embarrassed it’s taken me this long, but I’m joining as a sustaining member in recognition of MinnPost’s help in getting a handle on local issues and politics.” — Rick Mons, Shoreview

“I learn something new from you every day and you have the best writers in the Twin Cities on your staff. It’s a privilege to support you!” — Marta Fahrenz and Brent Collins, Minneapolis

“MinnPost has become one of my primary news sources, and I value the depth and breadth of the reporting I find here. I also appreciate that MinnPost works hard to cover stories and issues important to greater Minnesota, not just the Twin Cities. I start every day with MinnPost and a cup of coffee, and reading MinnPost makes me a more informed, and therefore better, citizen. Thank you, MinnPost!” — Jonathan Ecklund, Roseville

So, whether you’ve known about us “forever” or you just discovered us, thank you for reading. If you haven’t yet, we hope you’ll consider making a donation or joining us as a sustaining member. Plus, this week only, get yourself a MinnPost coffee mug, Saints, or Renaissance Fest tickets just for signing up as a sustaining member. Just a little extra push from us, not that you need it.

CLICK HERE TO BECOME A SUSTAINING MEMBER

Questions? Email membership coordinator Ashleigh Swenson at aswenson@minnpost.com.