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Document and Entity Information Document (USD $)
 9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2013
Jul. 31, 2013
Mar. 25, 2012
Entity Information [Line Items]      
Entity Registrant Name Lee Enterprises, Inc.    
Entity Central Index Key 0000058361    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --09-29    
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer    
Document Type 10-Q    
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2013    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2013    
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3    
Amendment Flag false    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   52,419,241  
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Public Float     $ 57,507,000