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Here's a list of our users' most common questions about registration. Click on a question below to view the answer.

• Why are you asking me to register?
• What are the benefits of registration?
• Is there a fee to use the Star Tribune Network?
• Are there any other services for which I will be asked to register?
• I have already created a Jobs account. Do I need to register?
• What is your commitment to my privacy?
• What if the privacy policy changes?
• Will you disclose this information to anyone else?
• What other information will you keep?
• What do you do with the information you collect through registration?
• What is your privacy policy concerning children?
• If I register, what e-mail will I receive?
• If I register, will I receive e-mail solicitations?
• If I subscribe to e-mail Offers, will you share my name or e-mail address with advertisers?
• Is it possible for me to continue to receive e-mail Offers after I change my permissions information?
• Will my name or e-mail address appear anywhere on your site?
• Why do I need to activate my account?
• How do I activate my account?
• What if I do not activate your account?
• When will I receive the activation e-mail?
• What if I don't receive the activation e-mail, or if I've deleted it?
• What is the Star Tribune Network?
• What is the eEdition version of the newspaper online?
• I signed up for a 7-Day Pass. Why am I being asked to register?
• How do I login?
• How often will I asked to be login?
• I've forgotten my login information. What do I do?
• I've already registered for StarTribune.com, vita.mn or buzz.mn, do I still need to register for the other sites?
• How do I delete my StarTribune.com membership account?
• What happens after I delete my membership account?
• What is a cookie?
• How long will my information be stored?
• How can I change my personal information?
• Are there any risks when I use the Internet?
• What if I am an international user?
• How do I get a question answered that is not in this FAQ?

 

Why are you asking me to register?

We're asking our users to register so that we can continue to offer free access to quality local content and to access advanced features. We plan to use the demographic information we collect to target messages displayed on Star Tribune Network sites. This makes their campaigns more valuable and helps us generate revenue, ultimately keeping the sites free. The demographic information also helps us tailor new and existing products to the needs of our audience.

What are the benefits of registration?

By registering with the Star Tribune Network, you are able to access the majority of content and features, including all content you have enjoyed in the past. You also may elect to comment on stories, enter contests, receive newsletters, participate in Talk, or receive special offers from our advertisers.

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Is there a fee to use the Star Tribune Network?

Only special features, such as our paid archives, require payment. The majority of content on our sites remains free.

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 Are there any other services for which I will be asked to register?

Yes. By becoming a member of the Star Tribune Network, you gain access to the majority of content and features on StarTribune.com, buzz.mn, and vita.mn. However, a few features, such as Jobs and MyCast, require a separate account.

There are a few things to keep in mind about your other accounts. First, you will be explicitly asked to register and create a separate account for these services. Next, be aware that your other accounts are maintained separately from your StarTribune.com membership. Finally, please note that each is governed by its own privacy policy.

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 I have already created a Jobs account. Do I need to register?

Yes. Though you must be a registered member of the Star Tribune Network to access Jobs, they are separate services and separate accounts. To access Jobs, first register or login as a Star Tribune Network member. Then, when asked to log in to Jobs, enter the user name and password you used the last time you accessed it.

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