| Cover | Nov. 24, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 24, 2021 |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --09-26 |
| Entity File Number | 1-6227 |
| Entity Registrant Name | LEE ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000058361 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 42-0823980 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 4600 East 53rd Street |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Davenport |
| Entity Address, State or Province | IA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 52807 |
| City Area Code | 563 |
| Local Phone Number | 383-2100 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | true |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share |
| Trading Symbol | LEE |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
