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January 7, 2026
Live: House Oversight Committee holds first hearing on fraud in Minnesota
Three Republican state legislators are attending the hearings to discuss fraud investigations in Minnesota, which have sparked national poli...
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January 7, 2026
The Big Gigs: 10 top concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for Jan. 8-14 include Amythyst Kiah, Yam Haus, Orianthi, Jamecia Bennett, Molly Dean and Emmy Woods.
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January 7, 2026
Chip off the old rebounding block? These two high schoolers would make Dennis Rodman proud.
Basketball Across Minnesota: Why 20 rebounds is just an average night for St. Croix Lutheran’s Callie Oakland and Le Sueur-Henderson’s Hunte...
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January 7, 2026
Anoka-Hennepin teachers reach tentative contract agreement, strike averted
Details of the contract proposal were not immediately released.
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January 7, 2026
Caribou Coffee drops dairy-free upcharge after PETA talks
The Minnesota-founded chain follows the likes of Starbucks, Dunkin’ and Scooter’s Coffee in no longer making customers pay more for oat, coc...
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January 7, 2026
Tolkkinen: Greater Minnesota never forgave Walz for pandemic measures
Walz’s support grew in the Twin Cities from 2018 to 2022 but shrank in rural areas.
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January 7, 2026
Roper: Minneapolis council picks minority and majority leaders — and they’re both democratic socialists
The new titles for City Council members with similar politics got the new term off to an acrimonious start and reinforced old divisions.
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January 7, 2026
TCMediaNow gives Twin Cities’ local TV clips new life in the digital era
Tom Oszman says the Minnesota nonprofit is working through years of film and video to capture “unique artifacts.” He shares five of his favo...
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January 7, 2026
10 things Twin Cities music fans can look forward to in 2026
A new amphitheater, country music fest and jazz club and the return of Eaux Claire and possibly some old favorites are part of the rocking o...
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January 7, 2026
Rash: Venezuela events foreshadow a turbulent 2026
Most won’t miss the Venezuelan leader. But the world will miss the postwar international order that has eroded under Trump's presidency, col...
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January 7, 2026
Opinion | Trump was right to oust Maduro
There are counterarguments to the criticisms about the decision.
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January 7, 2026
Julius Randle, Rudy Gobert have double-doubles as Timberwolves roll past Miami 122-94
The Wolves had six players score in double figures in their second victory over the Heat in the past week.
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January 7, 2026
Scoggins: Gophers men’s basketball team knocks off No. 19 Iowa 70-67
First-year coach Niko Medved remains unbeaten at Williams Arena this season as the ‘U’ improves to 3-1 in Big Ten play.
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January 7, 2026
Minnesota queer legislators, advocates band together to protect gender-affirming care
Federal government recently proposed defunding hospitals that provide gender care.
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January 7, 2026
Audit finds widespread problems in DHS oversight of behavioral health grants
It comes as Minnesota is under scrutiny for fraud in social services programs.
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January 7, 2026
Readers Write: Military action in Venezuela, fraud
This was a lawful arrest.
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January 6, 2026
Billionaire Glen Taylor transfers $100 million land gift to support rural areas
The gift to his Taylor Family Farms Foundation follows a $172 million transfer last year.
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January 6, 2026
New CBS News anchor Tony Dokoupil will broadcast from Minneapolis next week
Mayor Jacob Frey is set to be part of the show.
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January 6, 2026
Sherburne County man accused of killing roommate, putting body under pile of laundry
The victim suffered numerous broken ribs, a broken collarbone and neck fractures from likely “blunt force trauma and/or asphyxiation,” the c...
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January 6, 2026
Reusse: Gophers hockey coach Bob Motzko takes the slings and arrows, keeps soldiering on
Sure, it’s a down season for the team. That’s what happens when you’re between cycles of experienced players.
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January 6, 2026
Chief O’Hara shakes up Minneapolis police leadership, creates Major Crimes division
The weekend announcement marked a series of sweeping personnel changes, including the replacement of two sitting deputy chiefs.
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January 6, 2026
What we know about the federal ICE surge in the Twin Cities
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem was in Minnesota to highlight arrests and a major deployment, but details remain limited.
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January 6, 2026
Minnesota Top 25: The Star Tribune’s statewide boys hockey ranking
Bonus edition: Here’s how potential section tournament seeding is looking based on what’s happened so far.
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January 6, 2026
Douglas: A couple of inches of snow possible Saturday
Next week should see a few highs in the 30s.
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January 6, 2026
Hilton removes Minnesota hotel from chain for refusing to house ICE agents; staff maintains all welcome
The hotel chain has removed the Lakeville Hampton Inn after a video appeared to show the inn was still refusing to offer lodging to federal...
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January 6, 2026
Opinion | Even with Walz out of the race, DFL failures remain
"Change will not come if the DFL keeps control of the governor’s residence," Rep. Jim Nash writes. "Minnesota will be stuck with the same ti...
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January 6, 2026
Gophers receive transfer commitments from ex-Michigan State cornerbacks Aydan and Elisha West
The Gophers secondary received a boost via the transfer portal.
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January 6, 2026
After focus on Walz and fraud, what comes next for GOP in governor’s race?
Republicans debate whether the issues that dented Gov. Tim Walz’s campaign will work after his exit.
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January 6, 2026
Arctic Cat buys assets of Canadian snowmobile maker as it continues to rebuild
The Thief River Falls, Minn., company bought the Widescape brand in a deal announced on Tuesday.
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January 6, 2026
Opinion | It’s time to pause the I-94 project
Despite years of community engagement work through the "Rethinking I-94" project, MnDOT plans to rebuild the interstate more or less as it i...
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January 6, 2026
Robbinsdale school board approves another middle school closure
The district is closing a fourth school, the FAIR Crystal magnet program, as officials work on a state-mandated debt plan after discovering...
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January 6, 2026
Wild a little road weary after a pair of losses in Los Angeles
Because of the World Junior tournament, the Wild are on their longest road trip of the season. One game remains.
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January 6, 2026
Live: DHS Secretary Kristi Noem in Minnesota, additional ICE surge reported
For weeks ICE has stepped up enforcement in Minnesota as part of “Operation Metro Surge.”
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January 6, 2026
RandBall: FCS title game is a reminder of why we watch sports
Even when you don’t have a rooting interest, there isn’t much better than unscripted drama.
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January 6, 2026
Little Falls truck manufacturer will close, 56 workers losing jobs
Indiana-based Wabash National plans will cease operations at the facility by this spring.
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January 6, 2026
Progressive majority on Minneapolis City Council asserts control in first meeting of the year
The council elected a leadership slate of four progressives, echoing an old structure that voters eliminated in 2021.
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January 6, 2026
The 7 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week
Critics’ picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
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January 6, 2026
Opinion | Five years after Jan. 6, we the people decide our future
In the immediate aftermath, Americans came together to defend democracy. But today, I'm not sure even a handful of my Republican colleagues...
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January 6, 2026
Fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack brings fresh division to the Capitol
Five years ago outside the White House, the outgoing President Donald Trump told a crowd of his supporters to head to the Capitol — ''and I'...
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January 6, 2026
Commuters will face ‘difficult’ icy roads after sleet and freezing rain
The FAA could call a ground stop after 6 a.m. at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
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January 6, 2026
The rapid rise and fall of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz
Walz’s exit from the governor’s race — and possibly from politics entirely — marked a stunning reversal of fortune and came as he faced unre...
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January 6, 2026
What does Gov. Tim Walz’s departure mean for the state’s efforts to fight fraud?
A new governor could mean changes to Minnesota’s fraud prevention efforts. But the issue appears likely to remain front-and-center this elec...
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January 6, 2026
More than 250 papal artifacts come to Minnesota’s Mall of America
The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis celebrates its 175th anniversary with this unique exhibition. Even Pope Leo XIV has heard about...
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January 6, 2026
When one taco stand closes, another opens at Graze Food Hall
Berto’s by Travail will replace Nixta’s taco outpost Tixtli. Plus new pizza at Bauhaus, new lineup for El Sazon’s gas station dinners and mo...
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January 6, 2026
Opinion | What I learned in Venezuela
Reason to celebrate Maduro’s downfall, and even more reason to worry about what follows, Nicholas D. Kristof writes for the New York Times.
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January 6, 2026
Opinion | What I learned in Venezuela
Reason to celebrate Maduro’s downfall, and even more reason to worry about what follows, Nicholas D. Kristof writes for the New York Times.
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January 6, 2026
Souhan: Vikings’ offseason moves need to start with QB, DC
Quarterback and defensive coordinator aren’t the only concerns the Vikings have after a disappointing season.
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January 6, 2026
No more comebacks for Wild in 4-2 loss to Kings
The Wild gave up two quick goals late in the second period to Los Angeles and lost in regulation for the first time since Dec. 21.
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January 6, 2026
Sweden wins World Junior Championship for first time since 2012
The Swedes held off the Czech Republic for their third gold medal in the tournament overall; Canada went home with bronze.
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January 6, 2026