RSS: Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is RSS?
2. Why should I use RSS?
3. What types of RSS feeds does StarTribune.com produce?
4. What is an RSS reader, and where can I download one for my computer?
5. How do I add a StarTribune.com RSS feed to my reader?
6. I publish a non-commercial blog and/or website - can I use StarTribune.com's RSS feeds?
7. I am associated with a commercial website or blog - can I use StarTribune.com's RSS feeds?

1. What is RSS? back to top
   • RSS, short for "Really Simple Syndication," is a way of having StarTribune.com headlines, story summaries, and links to full-length articles delivered to your desktop, or added to your blog or Web site. StarTribune.com gathers the content you select from our list of RSS feeds and displays it for you in one convenient location.
2. Why should I use RSS? back to top
   • Because it's a simple way to receive timely news from StarTribune.com. It's also customizable - that way, you're receiving headlines from subjects that interest you.
3. What types of RSS feeds does StarTribune.com produce? back to top
   • StarTribune.com produces several RSS feeds. You can see all of our RSS feeds on this page.
4. What is an RSS reader, and where can I download one for my computer? back to top
   • A news reader (or aggregator) is the application used to view headlines via RSS. To download a news reader, try a Google search for RSS readers and pick one that's right for you.
5. How do I add a StarTribune.com RSS feed to my reader? back to top
   • View and add RSS feeds on our RSS page.
6. I publish a non-commercial blog and/or website - can I use StarTribune.com's RSS feeds? back to top
   • Yes, StarTribune.com's RSS feeds are available for non-commercial purposes, and can be used without the written consent of StarTribune.com. To familiarize yourself with our syndication policy, please click here.
7. I am associated with a commercial website or blog - can I use StarTribune.com's RSS feeds? back to top
   • Yes, though we require proper format and attribution whenever the headlines are posted on your Web site, and we reserve the right to require that you cease distributing startribune.com content. Please read the complete Terms and Conditions.