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Thousands protest as more immigration agents head to Minnesota
The Department of Homeland Security says “the evidence speaks for itself” as the agency shares a new video of the minutes before Renee Good’s shooting.
January 10, 2026
The great record race: Greenway, Oehrlein are this week's hot topic
WCCO Radio x Strib Varsity: Cassidy Hettesheimer joined WCCO Radio to discuss Providence Academy’s Maddyn Greenway, Crosby-Ironton’s Tori Oehrlein and their pursuit of the state scoring record.
January 9, 2026
Turn one of your favorite bagel orders into a pasta dish
This recipe is inspired by the classic everything bagel-cream cheese combo, but sneaks in a serving of vegetables, too.
January 9, 2026
Podcast: Breaking down the Vikings’ final thoughts on the season, Brian Flores’ prospects
On the latest episode of “Access Vikings,” Minnesota Star Tribune reporters also preview the matchup between the Bears and Packers in the NFL playoffs.
January 8, 2026
Republicans accuse Democrats of overlooking Minnesota fraud scandal at House hearing
Three Republican state legislators are attending the hearings to discuss fraud investigations in Minnesota, which have sparked national political attention.
January 7, 2026
Minnesota hunters took 9% more deer in recent harvest compared to 2024
A record number of chronic wasting disease cases also were detected during sampling.
January 7, 2026
Walz says Minnesota is ‘under assault’ as he describes decision to drop out amid Trump attacks
Walz has been under increased scrutiny from fraud in state programs, which prosecutors claim could total billions of dollars. He took questions from reporters after pulling out of governor’s race.
January 6, 2026
Meet the Minnesotans who are headed to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy
Jessie Diggins, Lindsey Vonn, two curling teams and more than a dozen hockey players with Minnesota ties have earned spots at the Milan-Cortina Games, which begin in February.
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.
January 6, 2026
Former Star Tribune columnist Hartman named to Sports Media Hall of Fame
Hartman, who died in October 2020 at age 100, will be inducted along with James Brown, Greg Gumbel and Adrian Wojnarowski this summer.
January 6, 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 they will pick in the first round of the NFL draft.
January 6, 2026
What to watch this week: Ranked matchups, a doubleheader at Target Center and more
Watch Bemidji vs. Grand Rapids/Greenway girls hockey, Orono vs. Belle Plaine boys basketball, Warroad vs. Hermantown boys hockey and more this week on Strib Varsity.
January 5, 2026
