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Document and Entity Information Document (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data in Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Sep. 25, 2011
Nov. 30, 2011
Mar. 27, 2011
Entity Information [Line Items]      
Entity Registrant Name Lee Enterprises, Inc.    
Entity Central Index Key 0000058361    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --09-25    
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer    
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Sep. 25, 2011    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2011    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Amendment Flag true    
Amendment Description The amended 10-K/A was submitted to update the status of the Company's refinancing, including removal by Lee's independent registered accounting firm, KPMG LLP, of an explanatory paragraph in its report on the Company's consolidated financial statements expressing substantial doubt regarding Lee's ability to continue as a going concern.    
Entity Common Stock Shares Outstanding   44,957,601  
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Public Float     $ 114,069,000