Neal Ronquist

Neal Ronquist is the publisher of the Duluth News Tribune, group publisher of the Duluth Media Group, and group publisher of RiverTown Multimedia Group. Neal started as publisher of the News Tribune in January of 2015.

He is a native of Maplewood, Minn., and a graduate of Augustana University, in Sioux Falls, SD, with degrees in Journalism and Government/International Affairs. He has more than 20 years of experience as a daily newspaper publisher having published dailies in Minnesota, Arkansas, Indiana and Michigan. He has been an editor, a reporter, a sports editor, a sales rep, and an advertising director.

In addition to the Hermantown Chamber Board, Neal also serves on the Board of Directors for the Head of the Lakes United Way and is a member of the local advisory board for Duluth LISC. He previously served on the Executive Board of the Duluth Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Directors of The Depot Foundation.

Neal and his wife Renae have two daughters – Rachel and Reese; their family resides in Hermantown. In his free time, Neal is an avid walleye fisherman.