INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S CONSENT We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statements No. 33-21704, No. 33-24096, No. 33-37300, No. 33-65104, No. 33-56717, and No. 333-42903 of McClatchy Newspapers, Inc. on Form S-8 and in Registration Statement No. 333-46501 of MNI Newco, Inc. on Form S-4 of our report dated February 20, 1998, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of The McClatchy Company for the year ended December 31, 1997. /s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Sacramento, California March 30, 1998