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January 4, 2026
Opinion | What Somalis must do in the face of suspicion and insults
"Many Somalis lived through decades of state collapse, with corrupt and violent conditions," Badeh Dualeh writes. "This experience with brok...
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January 4, 2026
Takeaways: Wild rally for point but lose 5-4 in shootout to Kings
The Wild responded to one-goal deficits four times, with Matt Boldy getting the final equalizer late in regulation.
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January 4, 2026
Venezuelans wonder who’s in charge as Trump claims contact with Maduro’s deputy
Venezuelans on Saturday scrambled to understand who was in charge of their country after the U.S. military captured President Nicolás Maduro...
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January 4, 2026
What we know about claims of SBA fraud in Minnesota as agency suspend borrowers
The Minnesota Star Tribune has previously reported on pandemic-era fraudsters stealing from the Small Business Administration.
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January 4, 2026
Gophers men’s basketball rallies down stretch to win at Northwestern 84-78
The Gophers made their free throws and got big contributions from many players for their first victory away from Williams Arena this season.
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January 4, 2026
Takeaways: Timberwolves shake off doldrums, beat Heat 125-115
Anthony Edwards scored 33 points for a Wolves team coming off a couple of recent poor performances.
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January 4, 2026
Hundreds march through Minneapolis to protest U.S. attack on Venezuela
Rep. Tom Emmer and others in Minnesota applauded Maduro’s removal, meanwhile.
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January 4, 2026
NFC South championship will be decided by the other 2 division teams on final day of regular season
The NFC South champion will be decided by the two teams that aren't in the race for the division title.
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January 3, 2026
Waconia Brewing Co. will shut down this month, remains for sale
The popular Main Street brewery’s founders announced a Jan. 31 closure amid ongoing hopes of finding new buyers.
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January 3, 2026
Brianne Jenner scores twice to lead Charge to a 5-2 victory over Frost
Ottawa took control with a three-goal spurt in the second period against a Frost team
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January 3, 2026
Twins bringing shortstop Orlando Arcia to spring training on minor league contract
Orlando Arcia, a 2023 All-Star, hit .202 with three homers and 13 RBI in 76 games for Atlanta and Colorado last season.
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January 3, 2026
Minnesotans stranded in Caribbean as flights halt following Venezuela strike
Delta, Sun Country and other carriers have canceled flights amid FAA restrictions in the region.
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January 3, 2026
At V3 Sports’ floating sound bath, participants find peace and calm
Bruce Leroy Williams, a Minneapolis yoga and mindfulness educator, brings together wellness practitioners to create an immersive experience...
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January 3, 2026
Vang: Somali women entrepreneurs are revving up Minnesota’s economy
They run child care centers, health care agencies, salons, restaurants, consulting firms and retail shops. Many work two jobs while also man...
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January 3, 2026
Opinion | Somali American roots go back more than 100 years
"With renewed national attention on Somali Americans, it is worth asking a simple question: How long have Somalis been part of the American...
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January 3, 2026
Readers Write: Political disagreement, rail lines, Pangea World Theater, courage
We must hold fast to each other.
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January 3, 2026
How the US captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro
After months of growing military pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, President Donald Trump ordered a brazen operation into the...
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January 3, 2026
La Velle E. Neal III’s 3-2 pitch: NCAA sits idly by watching as zany things happen
When a player who was drafted by the NBA is able to play college basketball, it seems there really aren’t any rules.
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January 3, 2026
St. Paul apartment fire leaves one in critical condition
Officials are investigating what caused the early-morning Summit Avenue blaze.
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January 3, 2026
Reusse: Ryan Dufault is a unique player for the St. Thomas men’s basketball team
Listed as a point guard, 5-10 lefthander Ryan Dufault does “unicorn” things as the Tommies keep on winning.
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January 3, 2026
Wisconsin-River Falls faces major challenge in NCAA Division III title game
North Central (Ill.) has been in six consecutive Stagg Bowls, winning three championships. It is 82-3 since 2019.
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January 3, 2026
Ramstad: In Minnesota, our constraints don’t have to block economic prosperity
Creativity is born of limitation, necessity the mother of invention.
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January 3, 2026
She built a life in Minnesota. Now she carries her passport everywhere.
Saciido Shaie thought she had achieved the American Dream in Minnesota. Now the Somali American plans every move around the possibility of b...
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January 3, 2026
Salary cap and quarterback questions loom over another Vikings offseason
The Vikings will have months to mine the 2025 season for conclusions about what went wrong. Will they be encouraged or infuriated?
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January 3, 2026
Meet ‘David,’ the man who spirited Nick Shirley around to Somali-run day cares
David Hoch had a long history of failed political ambitions. Then he paired up with a 23-year-old YouTuber to knock on doors at Minneapolis...
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January 3, 2026
Peculiar placement of MnDOT cameras is a preview of expansion to airports across the state
The agency is testing cameras on remote Oak Island, and they accidentally went live just before Christmas.
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January 3, 2026
Ice fishing off to quick start as anglers benefit from early freeze
Cold weather in early December jumpstarted interest and has left some store inventories low.
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January 3, 2026
Olson: Top 10 political stories to watch for in 2026
From the race for Minnesota governor to continued fraud scrutiny, here are 10 issues sure to define the new year, columnist Rochelle Olson w...
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January 3, 2026
Opinion | With fraud, Minnesota needs accountability
"Justice means punishing the people who broke the law — period. It does not mean punishing the family next door working two jobs to put thei...
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January 3, 2026
Opinion | Accountability, in practice, has been reduced to bookkeeping
"Assets may be recovered, trust funds rebalanced or procedural corrections made, yet the people who suffered the consequences are left navig...
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January 3, 2026
US strikes Venezuela and says its leader, Maduro, has been captured and flown out of the country
The United States hit Venezuela with a ''large-scale strike'' early Saturday and said its president, Nicolás Maduro, had been captured and f...
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January 3, 2026
Takeaways: Quinn Hughes’ four assists power Wild past Ducks 5-2
The Wild’s newest star tied his career high for assists and set a franchise record for assists by a defenseman in a game.
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January 3, 2026
Team USA eliminated from World Junior Championship in 4-3 overtime loss to Finland
Arttu Valila scored in overtime to lift the Finns to victory in a rematch of last year’s gold medal game.
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January 3, 2026
Gophers women’s hockey returns to action with shutout at Sacred Heart
Abbey Murphy scored a shorthanded goal on the same day she was named to the U.S. Olympic team again.
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January 3, 2026
Duluth police officer with troubled history no longer with the department
Tyler Leibfried, who has more than a dozen complaints against him, was out as of Dec. 23.
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January 3, 2026
Small Business Administration bans thousands of Minnesota borrowers over suspected pandemic-era fraud
The agency’s leader said a review over the past week flagged $400 million in loans to Minnesotans with “suspected fraudulent activity.”
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January 3, 2026
Wisconsin-River Falls quarterback Kaleb Blaha wins Gagliardi Trophy as Division III’s top player
The senior from Fridley led D-III in total offense this season, throwing for a single-season record 4,680 yards.
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January 3, 2026
Readers Write: Fraud allegations keep flying
Legitimate day care providers are panicking.
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January 2, 2026
Minnesota investigates child care centers following fraud accusations
The Minnesota Department of Children, Youth and Families is investigating four sites highlighted in a viral video claiming fraud in the stat...
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January 2, 2026
Analysis: Koi Perich was a feel-good story for Gophers, but he seems likely to head for greener pastures
The team’s star safety entered the transfer portal and will have plenty of options in college football’s strange new world.
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January 2, 2026
Reusse: Gophers’ Cade Tyson finds old Barn a better ‘fit’ than staying home on Tobacco Road
After a frustrating year at North Carolina, the 6-7 forward has become a volume scorer with the Gophers under new coach Niko Medved.
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January 2, 2026
Takeaways: Mayor Kaohly Her’s agenda for St. Paul
The new mayor outlined priorities, from city budget fixes to pushback against immigration enforcement, in her inaugural address.
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January 2, 2026
Minnesota man, 22, is shot to death in the first hour of 2026
The suspected shooter was arrested that same morning.
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January 2, 2026
Why white might be the new gray for home sellers
Can Cloud Dancer white replace the more than 50 shades of gray that for years seemed to be the go-to for buyers and sellers?
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January 2, 2026
5 NA picks for an easier and tastier Dry January
The experts at St. Louis Park’s Westside Wine & Spirits give their picks for unique sips without the alcohol.
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January 2, 2026
DOJ demands more voter records from Minnesota
The letter is the latest in a series of demands and threats federal officials have levied at Minnesota’s elected leaders.
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January 2, 2026
In Minnesota hockey rinks, tariffs hit the boards
The dasher boards that line ice arenas in Minnesota contain aluminum components from Canada.
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January 2, 2026
Twins trade for first baseman Eric Wagaman in deal with Miami Marlins
Wagaman, 28, hit .250 with nine home runs and 53 RBI in 140 games with the Marlins as a rookie last year.
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January 2, 2026
Week 18 NFL picks: Did Matthew Stafford throw away the MVP award or was it Drake Maye’s all along?
On the NFL Insider Mark Craig breaks down the end-of-year award contenders and the last battles for playoff spots.
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January 2, 2026