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News & Politics

Racial profiling concerns grow as ICE expands presence in Twin Cities

News & Politics

Racial profiling concerns grow as ICE expands presence in Twin Cities

Advocates point to so-called “Kavanaugh stops,” brief immigration encounters based on appearance rather than evidence.

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Eat & Drink

For better or worse, 15 restaurant trends we’ve noticed this year

It’s been quite a year for Twin Cities restaurants. From basking in the national spotlight to the rise of international flavors, here’s what 2025 had to offer.

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TV and Media

8 ways to prepare for your ‘Stranger Things’ binge-watch

You’ll appreciate the final episodes even more after revisiting these ’80s touchstones.

Alex Kormann/The Minnesota Star Tribune

Strib Varsity

How Minnesota girls are taking ownership of 'hockey talk'

Hockey Across Minnesota: Boys and men’s hockey players have historically used hockey slang to develop an identity. Girls and women’s hockey players, in response, are creating their own way to talk hockey.

Jerry Holt/The Minnesota Star Tribune

North Star Insider

Bonuses are shrinking, for those who still get them

In today’s newsletter: Justin Terch, Chris Galvin, Laura Watterson, John Ghingo, Catherine Hall, Melissa Kjolsing, George Hicks, Craig Leipold and a shakeup between Pohlad brothers.

Editor's Pick

Caribou Coffee to refocus on cozy cafes instead of drive-thru speed

News & Politics

Here’s what to know about Minnesota’s fraud crisis

News & Politics

Disability services providers accuse state of leaving clients vulnerable amid fraud crackdown

Rochester

Stewartville holds vigil for the families of a gunman and his victim

Retail

Menards settles false advertising claims over 11% rebate program

Alex Kormann/The Minnesota Star Tribune

Eat & Drink

For better or worse, 15 restaurant trends we’ve noticed this year

It’s been quite a year for Twin Cities restaurants. From basking in the national spotlight to the rise of international flavors, here’s what 2025 had to offer.

Netflix

TV and Media

8 ways to prepare for your ‘Stranger Things’ binge-watch

You’ll appreciate the final episodes even more after revisiting these ’80s touchstones.

Alex Kormann/The Minnesota Star Tribune

Strib Varsity

How Minnesota girls are taking ownership of 'hockey talk'

Hockey Across Minnesota: Boys and men’s hockey players have historically used hockey slang to develop an identity. Girls and women’s hockey players, in response, are creating their own way to talk hockey.

Jerry Holt/The Minnesota Star Tribune

North Star Insider

Bonuses are shrinking, for those who still get them

In today’s newsletter: Justin Terch, Chris Galvin, Laura Watterson, John Ghingo, Catherine Hall, Melissa Kjolsing, George Hicks, Craig Leipold and a shakeup between Pohlad brothers.

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Greater Minnesota

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Red Lake Nation opening cannabis dispensaries in Thief River Falls, West St. Paul

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Red Lake Nation opening cannabis dispensaries in Thief River Falls, West St. Paul

The tribe is the sixth in Minnesota to sign a compact agreement with the state to allow off-reservation sales.

Rochester

Stewartville holds vigil for the families of a gunman and his victim

Carlos Gonzalez/The Minnesota Star Tribune

Rochester

Stewartville holds vigil for the families of a gunman and his victim

News & Politics

Blizzard warning issued for northwest, colder temperatures return to Twin Cities

Karen Tolkkinen/The Minnesota Star Tribune

News & Politics

Blizzard warning issued for northwest, colder temperatures return to Twin Cities

Bemidji

Red Lake Nation opening cannabis dispensaries in Thief River Falls, West St. Paul

Aaron Lavinsky/The Minnesota Star Tribune

Bemidji

Red Lake Nation opening cannabis dispensaries in Thief River Falls, West St. Paul

The tribe is the sixth in Minnesota to sign a compact agreement with the state to allow off-reservation sales.

Greater Minnesota

Under fire, Jennifer Carnahan resolves to remain mayor of Nisswa

Greater Minnesota

A judge will settle a longstanding gravel road dispute near Mora — just not anytime soon

Greater Minnesota

Tolkkinen: Without funding, state’s new child protection law will land hard on rural counties

Greater Minnesota

Gunman identified in Stewartville High School shooting case

Opinion

Columnists

Brown: It’s Christmastime, which means it’s time to count birds

Aaron Brown

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Columnists

Brown: It’s Christmastime, which means it’s time to count birds

Aaron Brown

The Audubon Society’s annual wildlife survey is a big deal, and everyone’s welcome.

Commentaries

Opinion | Rosy profile of Minneapolis strip clubs ignores the harms workers face

Bruce Bisping/The Minnesota Star Tribune

Commentaries

Opinion | Rosy profile of Minneapolis strip clubs ignores the harms workers face

Readers Write

Readers Write: Housing, re-election campaigns, Minneapolis bike lanes, streetcars

Gen Z

Taylor Schlitz: When Trump’s birthday matters more than Black freedom

Columnists

Brown: It’s Christmastime, which means it’s time to count birds

Aaron Brown

Lorie Shaull/KAXE

Columnists

Brown: It’s Christmastime, which means it’s time to count birds

Aaron Brown

The Audubon Society’s annual wildlife survey is a big deal, and everyone’s welcome.

Readers Write

Readers Write: Housing, re-election campaigns, Minneapolis bike lanes, streetcars

Gen Z

Taylor Schlitz: When Trump’s birthday matters more than Black freedom

Strib Voices

Iron Range

Brown: It’s Christmastime, which means it’s time to count birds

Aaron Brown

Commentaries

Opinion | Rosy profile of Minneapolis strip clubs ignores the harms workers face

Cam Gordon and Jayne Swift

Sports

Neal: Are the Pohlads really in it for the long haul? Or are they waiting for the Twins’ value to escalate?

La Velle E. Neal III

Strib Varsity

Strib Varsity

How Minnesota girls are taking ownership of 'hockey talk'

Alex Kormann/The Minnesota Star Tribune

Strib Varsity

How Minnesota girls are taking ownership of 'hockey talk'

Hockey Across Minnesota: Boys and men’s hockey players have historically used hockey slang to develop an identity. Girls and women’s hockey players, in response, are creating their own way to talk hockey.

Strib Varsity

Video: Growth in girls wrestling highlighted at Hopkins Athena Invitational

Alicia Tipcke

Strib Varsity

Video: Growth in girls wrestling highlighted at Hopkins Athena Invitational

Strib Varsity

Basketball Across Minnesota: Minneapolis teen pursues hoop dreams as 17-year-old referee

Aaron Lavinsky/The Minnesota Star Tribune

Strib Varsity

Basketball Across Minnesota: Minneapolis teen pursues hoop dreams as 17-year-old referee

Strib Varsity

How Minnesota girls are taking ownership of 'hockey talk'

Alex Kormann/The Minnesota Star Tribune

Strib Varsity

How Minnesota girls are taking ownership of 'hockey talk'

Hockey Across Minnesota: Boys and men’s hockey players have historically used hockey slang to develop an identity. Girls and women’s hockey players, in response, are creating their own way to talk hockey.

Food & Culture

Stage & Arts

Top 10 best theater performances in the Twin Cities in 2025

Dan Norman

Stage & Arts

Top 10 best theater performances in the Twin Cities in 2025

Musicals dazzled and plays moved hearts in a year when theater mattered.

Midwest Travel

A guide to getting the whole family skiing in Minnesota

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Midwest Travel

A guide to getting the whole family skiing in Minnesota

Eat & Drink

For better or worse, 15 restaurant trends we’ve noticed this year

Alex Kormann/The Minnesota Star Tribune

Eat & Drink

For better or worse, 15 restaurant trends we’ve noticed this year

Stage & Arts

Top 10 best theater performances in the Twin Cities in 2025

Dan Norman

Stage & Arts

Top 10 best theater performances in the Twin Cities in 2025

Musicals dazzled and plays moved hearts in a year when theater mattered.

Games & Comics

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Take this Super Quiz to a Ph.D. Score 1 point for each correct answer.

Daily Games

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Baby Blues

Daily comic from Rick Kirkman and Jerry Scott

Business

Editor's Pick

Caribou Coffee to refocus on cozy cafes instead of drive-thru speed

Elizabeth Flores/The Minnesota Star Tribune

Editor's Pick

Caribou Coffee to refocus on cozy cafes instead of drive-thru speed

The Minnesota-founded chain’s new CEO is emphasizing “chalet” coffee shops, a departure from the tiny “cabin” storefronts started in 2019.

North Star Insider

Bonuses are shrinking, for those who still get them

Jerry Holt/The Minnesota Star Tribune

North Star Insider

Bonuses are shrinking, for those who still get them

Business

From diamonds to hockey, a look at the Twins’ new minority owners

Jeff Wheeler/The Minnesota Star Tribune

Business

From diamonds to hockey, a look at the Twins’ new minority owners

Editor's Pick

Caribou Coffee to refocus on cozy cafes instead of drive-thru speed

Elizabeth Flores/The Minnesota Star Tribune

Editor's Pick

Caribou Coffee to refocus on cozy cafes instead of drive-thru speed

The Minnesota-founded chain’s new CEO is emphasizing “chalet” coffee shops, a departure from the tiny “cabin” storefronts started in 2019.

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Canoe, kayak or paddleboard: Your ultimate guide to getting connected to the water in the Twin Cities metro area, whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro.

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