It seems that a local official decided in Douglas County that he should screen any local government stories before they went to press. Seems the press and public didn't agee with him.
http://www.startribune.com/...
To all the citizens who objected to this policy loudly and in no uncertain terms - good work. To the reported and publisher who brought this to light - would you please go work in Washington, DC? Please? And thank you for defending our right to a free press.