As the twentieth century ended, the "Deseret News" found itself embroiled in a contentious and often public battle with "The Salt Lake Tribune", centered around the terms of their joint operating agreement, the desire of the "Deseret News" to switch from afternoon to morning publication, and ownership changes at the "Tribune". The battle was resolved with the 2000 sale of the "Tribune" and with the "News" switching to morning publication and changing its name on June 9, 2003 to the "Deseret Morning News".