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Vikings will host the Packers on Sunday at noon in season finale
The NFC North rivals will play at U.S. Bank Stadium in a Week 18 game televised by CBS.
December 29, 2025
Sweden beats Switzerland, Finland blanks Latvia at World Junior tournament
Team USA returns to action on Monday and will play Slovakia at Grand Casino Arena at 5 p.m.
December 29, 2025
Wolves' Shannon sidelined two weeks by left foot injury
It’s the second-year reserve’s second left foot injury of the season, and this one will keep him out at least two weeks.
December 28, 2025
What you need to know about the World Junior Hockey Championships in Minnesota
The 2026 World Junior tournament begins Dec. 26 at Grand Casino Arena and Mariucci Arena, with the gold medal game on Jan. 5.
December 26, 2025
Our best ideas for family fun during the long holiday break
From skiing and snow tubing in metro parks to museums, theater and movie releases, we’ve got you covered.
December 26, 2025
Recap: How the Vikings beat the Lions 23-10 on Christmas Day
The Vikings won their fourth game in a row to improve to 8-8 and eliminate their NFC North rivals from playoff contention at U.S. Bank Stadium.
December 26, 2025
Meet the Minnesota Star Tribune’s All-Quarter Century Vikings team
Three longtime Vikings reporters, with some help from our readers, picked 29 players and a head coach who were the best at their position from 2000 to 2025.
December 24, 2025
Walz says immigration enforcement targeting people of color, including citizens
For weeks ICE has stepped up enforcement in the Twin Cities as part of “Operation Metro Surge.”
December 24, 2025
Trump administration gives state another 10-day period to address Title IX violation
The Department of Education gave notice it may initiate the administrative process to suspend funding to Minnesota schools if the violation for a bylaw allowing athletes assigned male at birth to compete in female sports is not resolved.
December 23, 2025
Meet the Minnesotans who are headed to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy
Jessie Diggins, Lindsey Vonn and two curling teams based in Minnesota have earned spots at the Milan-Cortina Games, which begin in February.
December 23, 2025
The 8 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week
Critics’ picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
December 23, 2025
Watch games from all over Minnesota this week on Strib Varsity
Watch Mankato East vs. Rochester Mayo boys basketball, Maple Grove vs. Westonka/Southwest Christian girls hockey and more this week on Strib Varsity.
December 22, 2025
