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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
The latest: Tensions remain high in Minnesota as property damage reported at anti-ICE protest at U hotel
Protests continue in the Twin Cities with the lead fraud prosecutor Joe Thompson announcing his resignation from the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
January 14, 2026
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 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
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
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
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
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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
