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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
Olivia Olson helps No. 9 Michigan rally past Gophers women’s basketball
The Gophers led by 12 early but went cold late against a Wolverines team led by a former Miss Minnesota Basketball winner.
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January 6, 2026
Trump lands a knockout punch on Walz
Under attack from the administration, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz drops his bid for a third term.
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January 6, 2026
Readers Write: Venezuela and Maduro, elections
If this isn’t an act of war, then what is?
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January 5, 2026
Walz got his start in Mankato. Here’s how his Minnesota hometown is reacting to his decision not to run
The governor first ran for office while teaching high school geography in Mankato.
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January 5, 2026
Gophers add defensive tackle Naquan Crowder, a transfer from Marshall
The 6-foot-3, 320-pound Crowder will have two years of eligibility left with the Gophers.
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January 5, 2026
Reductions in federally recommended childhood vaccines put Minnesota health officials in a bind
Ignoring leading professional medical associations, U.S. cuts pediatric vaccinations from 17 infectious diseases to 11.
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January 5, 2026
Vikings reflect on their 2025 season, get a glimpse of 2026
By virtue of their 9-8 record and third-place finish in the NFC North, the Vikings know who their opponents will be next season and where th...
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January 5, 2026
Former Star Tribune columnist Sid Hartman honored
Former Star Tribune columnist Sid Hartman, who died in October 2020 at age 100, is selected for National Sports Media Association Hall of Fa...
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January 5, 2026
Snow has cross-country skiers buzzing, Birkie near sellout
Said organizer of the event: “It’s a big deal to see winter back.”
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January 5, 2026
What happens to Amy Klobuchar’s U.S. Senate seat if she runs for governor?
She would create a vacancy in Congress if she became governor, but Klobuchar could also stay in the U.S. Senate until after the November 202...
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January 5, 2026
Kaohly Her’s transition has had few surprises so far, but now the city attorney is out
Lyndsey Olson, one of the longest-serving members of former Melvin Carter’s team, is the first to announce her departure. Her has so far ret...
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January 5, 2026
Are federal immigration agents held to same use-of-force rules as local police?
After an ICE agent fired shots during an arrest in St. Paul, experts explain how federal and local use-of-force rules compare.
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January 5, 2026
Five extra points: Which young Vikings players are growing up, and which ones still need to?
After the Vikings’ season finale, we’re taking a look at the progress of five Vikings players who will be under 25 during the 2026 season.
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January 5, 2026
Ramstad: With Walz out of the race, let’s get real about Minnesota’s challenges
Fraud is not the biggest problem facing Minnesota’s next governor.
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January 5, 2026
Washington: One last Hail Mary idea to save (part of) the Northstar Line
Riding the last-ever Northstar train Sunday after the Vikings game, Robin Washington had an idea: "Couldn’t a shortened version of the line...
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January 5, 2026
Minneapolis Institute of (Frozen) Art and 8 other low-cost things to do this week
Comic Andy Haynes comes to town, raise money for local charities and learn how to line dance.
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January 5, 2026
Olson: Walz did the right thing
Walz made "a wise and selfless decision," Rochelle Olson writes, "that reshapes the 2026 governor’s race and improves DFL chances at holding...
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January 5, 2026
Justin Jefferson’s offseason plan with QB J.J. McCarthy? ‘Getting my young’un right.’
The Vikings receiver called for leniency for McCarthy, who was making his first pro starts this season, while acknowledging needing to help...
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January 5, 2026
Hegseth censures Kelly after Democrats' video warning about following unlawful orders
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday announced that he is issuing a letter of censure to Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona over the...
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January 5, 2026
Sen. Amy Klobuchar may run for governor
Klobuchar is among several Minnesota Democrats considering a run for governor now that Walz has exited the race.
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January 5, 2026
How ‘Stranger Things’ landed ‘Purple Rain’ and gave it a big Gen Z boost
Prince’s hit had not previously been licensed for a movie or TV show.
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January 5, 2026
Live: Gov. Tim Walz drops bid for third term
Walz’s surprise announcement upended Minnesota’s political scene, and Sen. Amy Klobuchar is said to be seriously considering jumping into th...
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January 5, 2026
Restaurant openings and closings in the Twin Cities
What's open, what's closed and what's still to come in the Twin Cities and beyond.
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January 5, 2026
Douglas: Thaw and rain bring danger of glaze icing
Douglas: Thaw and rain bring danger of glaze icing
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January 5, 2026
Maduro is taken to a US courthouse for his first appearance on drug trafficking charges
Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is set to make his first appearance Monday in an American courtroom on the narco-terrorism charg...
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January 5, 2026
Read Gov. Tim Walz’s statement on his decision to not run
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Jan. 5 he is dropping his bid for a third consecutive term.
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January 5, 2026
Both drivers killed in head-on crash on rural Minnesota highway
The patrol has not said on which side of the highway the crash occurred.
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January 5, 2026
As Minnesota bioeconomy matures, former Cargill exec now leads a pioneer
Amyris, which genetically modifies yeast to create specific molecules, is a window into the fast-growing world of precision fermentation.
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January 5, 2026
Behind the scenes at the Investors Roundtable
In today’s newsletter: Elizabeth McGeveran, Roger Sit, Ben Marks, Bill Merz, Dr. Sally Saba, Travis Talmadge, Nell Rueckl, Nicole Sever, Dav...
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January 5, 2026
Love notes, private vows, bold colors are part of 2026’s wedding trends
Also, expect multiple celebrations and ceremonies to be held at unconventional venues.
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January 5, 2026
Brown: High costs? Budget cuts? Even more reason to protect public libraries.
"For me and legions of library patrons from all walks of life, what’s happening these days feels personal," Aaron Brown writes.
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January 5, 2026
Minnesota flip-flops finding on abortion trends after correcting mistake
Instead of a 30-year high, Minnesota showed a dip in abortions in 2024 after correcting the report it first issued Dec. 31.
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January 5, 2026
Opinion | The problems with Minnesota’s new paid leave program
Two concerns come up repeatedly: fraud and the strain the law will place on small employers, Justin Terch writes.
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January 5, 2026
Gov. Tim Walz calls impromptu news conference amid questions about his future
Walz has faced national scrutiny over fraud in state programs, and a growing number of Democrats have privately expressed concern about his...
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January 5, 2026
Wisconsin-River Falls completes dream season with Stagg Bowl victory for NCAA Division III championship
The Falcons ended the 29-game winning streak of defending champion North Central for the program’s first national title.
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January 5, 2026
The Vikings wrapped up key subplots in their season finale, but leave a big cliffhanger
The Vikings executed plans to honor Harrison Smith, C.J. Ham and Justin Jefferson during a 16-3 win over the Packers, but questions about J....
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January 5, 2026
Sweden, Czech Republic will play for World Junior Championship title
The Czechs stunned Canada after Sweden beat Scandinavian rival Finland in a shootout in the semifinals at Grand Casino Arena.
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January 5, 2026
Gophers get Tennessee tackle Bennett Warren in transfer portal
Eastern Michigan linebacker Andrew Marshall also will join the program.
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January 5, 2026
Vikings teammates, fans say possible final goodbye to Harrison Smith and C.J. Ham
From the coin toss to the postgame festivities, Smith and Ham were celebrated as if their 24 combined Vikings seasons are coming to an end,...
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January 5, 2026