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Twin Cities

The latest: Walz’s office in touch with White House as Trump softens troop threat

The president threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act to quell protests, which continue a week after Renee Good was shot and killed by an ICE agent. Newly released documents detail her injuries.

January 16, 2026

StribVarsity

Talking hockey: Why the sport is so unique on the border in International Falls

WCCO Radio x Strib Varsity: Alicia Tipcke joined WCCO Radio to discuss hockey life on the border in International Falls.

January 16, 2026

Recipes

Thai shrimp dish is flavored with herbs and spices

Traditionally, glass noodles are marinated and “baked” in a clay pot for this recipe, but any lidded pan will do.

January 16, 2026

Wolves

Wolves' Edwards will sit out again against Rockets

The All-Star guard will have his third multigame absence because of injury this season.

January 16, 2026

News & Politics

Listen: Minnesota Star Tribune reporters talk about how the ICE surge has unfolded

Three stories across three months explain how the deployment of federal agents to Minneapolis has escalated.

January 14, 2026

Things To Do

The 8 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week

Critics’ picks for entertainment in the week ahead.

January 13, 2026

Loons

Loons name Knowles new coach after Ramsay’s departure

The New Zealand native has steadily risen through the ranks since joining the organization in 2021 and was previously one of Ramsay’s assistants.

January 13, 2026

StribVarsity

What to watch this week: Huge hockey games highlight a busy livestream schedule

We have more than 20 livestreams this week on Strib Varsity, including the 218 Sports Showcase, featuring the Hill-Murray, Bemidji, Warroad and Orono girls hockey teams.

January 12, 2026

StribVarsity

Hockey Day Minnesota games to be livestreamed on Strib Varsity

Watch 10 high school hockey games from Hockey Day Minnesota in Hastings on Strib Varsity, including Wayzata vs. Rogers boys and Edina vs. Warroad girls.

January 12, 2026

Sports

Watch Parise, Mauer and Team USA take on Dubnyk, Potulny and World team

Hockey Day Minnesota ‘USA vs. the World’ alumni game will stream live on Star Tribune.

January 12, 2026

Recipes

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

Vikings

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