EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements (Form S-8 No. 33-59424,
Form S-8 No. 33-79366, Form S-8 No. 333-51837, Form S-8 No. 333-28611, Form S-8 No. 333-63321, Form
S-8 No. 333-85535, Form S-8 No. 333-107686 and Form S-8 No. 333-125361) of Saga Communications,
Inc. of our reports dated March 7, 2006, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of
Saga Communications, Inc., Saga Communications, Inc. managements assessment of the effectiveness
of internal control over financial reporting, and the effectiveness of internal control over
financial reporting of Saga Communications, Inc., included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) for
the year ended December 31, 2005.
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Detroit, Michigan
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/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
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March 7, 2006 |
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