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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
Key stats that defined the Vikings’ 2025 season: Injuries, turnovers and more
An inconsistent offensive line and an anemic passing game were among the Vikings’ biggest problems during a disappointing year.
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January 4, 2026
Souhan: J.J. McCarthy ends the season on the sideline, with a lot left to prove
J.J. McCarthy, still bothered by an injured right hand, bowed out of his last chance this season to impress his coaches and Vikings fans.
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January 4, 2026
Marie-Philip Poulin scores twice as Victoire rally to beat the Frost 3-2 in overtime
Abby Roque scored the tying goal with 29 seconds left in the third period for Montreal.
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January 4, 2026
One-sided parking pilot returns in St. Paul, but in 2 different neighborhoods
Alternate-side parking starts Jan. 4 in neighborhoods near Snelling and University avenues and Dale Street and Selby Avenue.
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January 4, 2026
Takeaways: J.J. McCarthy exits early again, but the Vikings cap season with a 16-3 win over the Packers
The Vikings finish the 2025 NFL season 9-8, closing with a five-game winning streak and a celebration of Harrison Smith and C.J. Ham.
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January 4, 2026
Minnesotans say they will miss the ‘stress-free’ Northstar as train takes its last ride
The commuter rail ended service after 16 years on Jan. 4.
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January 4, 2026
Douglas: Ice potential on Tuesday, a chance of snow on Friday
Douglas: Ice potential on Tuesday, a chance of snow on Friday
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January 4, 2026
Opinion | Minnesota is poised for a new push in aerospace and defense
The Aerospace Complex coming to the UMore site in Rosemount is a collaborative project that will support national security, Reps. Brad Finst...
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January 4, 2026
Opinion | Minnesota may be feeling down, but it’s not out
"If you’ve only been following the headlines, you might conclude that Minnesota is no longer a shining light on the hill," Reed Robinson wri...
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January 4, 2026
Readers Write: Fraud, the economy, snowplows
Put petty semantics aside and govern.
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January 4, 2026
Minnesota leaders condemn Trump post promoting false theory about Hortman killing
Officials across party lines are denouncing the conspiracy falsely accusing Gov. Tim Walz.
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January 4, 2026
Analysis: In L.A., Wild can work on playoff survival skills
The Minnesota Wild get a second straight game vs. the Kings on Monday night in L.A. and the opportunity to make corrections on the fly, a bi...
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January 4, 2026
Jessie Diggins wins the Tour de Ski for the third time in her storied career
The Afton cross-country skier, who will retire after this season, claimed the multistage competition in Italy by more than two minutes.
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January 4, 2026
Jennifer McDermed to leave FOX 9 after eight years
The meteorologist announced she is moving to California to be closer to family.
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January 4, 2026
Live: J.J. McCarthy, Vikings host the Packers in 2025 season finale
The Vikings are trying to end their season above .500, while Green Bay is expected to rest many of its starters at U.S. Bank Stadium to prep...
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January 4, 2026
Hopkins police arrest man in fatal shooting
A woman was found with a gunshot wound Saturday afternoon.
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January 4, 2026
How ‘inclusive’ culture brought an All-America pass rusher to Mankato
Marcus Hansen said he found a home at Minnesota State University, Mankato after a private Christian college ousted him.
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January 4, 2026
A bison’s hump helps it plow through snow with ease
North America’s largest land mammal is built to clear away ice and snow to find food.
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January 4, 2026
Maduro arrives in US after stunning capture in operation that Trump says will let US ‘run’ Venezuela
Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro arrived in the United States to face criminal charges after being captured in an audacious nighttim...
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January 4, 2026
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January 4, 2026
Burcum: Did outsourcing social services leave Minnesota vulnerable to fraud?
High-profile cases like Feeding Our Future show how outside contractors, in programs intended to help vulnerable populations, can become poi...
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January 4, 2026
Souhan: What does the future hold for Kevin O’Connell, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Brian Flores?
The Vikings’ 2025 season wraps up Sunday against the Packers. Are any major changes on the horizon in the wake of a disappointing season?
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January 4, 2026