| Cover | Sep. 14, 2022 |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Sep. 14, 2022 |
| Entity Registrant Name | LEE ENTERPRISES, INC |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 1-6227 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 42-0823980 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 4600 E. 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 | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000058361 |
| Common Stock, par value $.01 per share | |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $.01 per share |
| Trading Symbol | LEE |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Preferred Share Purchase Rights | |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Preferred Share Purchase Rights |
| Trading Symbol | LEE |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
