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Rash: Winter Olympics arrive as a respite from a volatile new year
Thirty-seven athletes with Minnesota ties will compete at the Milano Cortina 2026 Games.
AuthoredJohn Rash
AuthoredJohn RashFebruary 4, 2026
Brown: Ojibwe-language hockey announcers bring new cultural life to the sport
It takes more than words to describe a hockey game in Ojibwe. To hear the game in “the language of the people” is a fully immersive experience.
AuthoredAaron Brown
AuthoredAaron BrownFebruary 3, 2026
Dabney: 2026 could be big for Minnesota cannabis — if we fix these bottlenecks
As the market scales up, entrepreneurs are worried about whether transportation and lab testing infrastructure will be able to keep up.
AuthoredClemon Dabney
AuthoredClemon DabneyFebruary 2, 2026
Rash: They fled torture in their home countries. Now they’ve been held by ICE.
Six clients of the Center for Victims of Torture, all legally living in Minnesota, were detained as part of Operation Metro Surge.AuthoredJohn Rash
AuthoredJohn RashFebruary 2, 2026
Garrison: It’s OK to not be OK in Minnesota right now
Many of us are feeling anxious. Here are some tips to help you cope.
AuthoredNicole Garrison
AuthoredNicole GarrisonFebruary 1, 2026
Burcum: Why does the DOJ want Minnesota voter data?
A conversation with Secretary of State Steve Simon, who says the DOJ’s demand threatens voter privacy.
AuthoredJill Burcum
AuthoredJill BurcumFebruary 1, 2026
Brown: Arrest of journalists escalates the constitutional crisis in Minnesota
This is a red line that must not be crossed.AuthoredAaron Brown
AuthoredAaron BrownJanuary 30, 2026
Grove: A rallying cry for local news
The world is witnessing this moment in Minnesota.
AuthoredSteve Grove
AuthoredSteve GroveJanuary 30, 2026
Washington: Is ICE open to offers to help? A street-level test says maybe not.
Here’s what happened when a Nicollet County official volunteered to help federal agents find their targets.
AuthoredRobin Washington
AuthoredRobin WashingtonJanuary 30, 2026
Olson’s Cheers & Jeers: Ilhan Omar’s got some serious cojones
Plus: Minnesota CEOs’ weak-sauce letter, Chris Madel dropping out of the gubernatorial race, one cool soccer dad and more.
AuthoredRochelle Olson
AuthoredRochelle OlsonJanuary 30, 2026
Brehm: Kristi Noem should resign
Her lies about the killing of Alex Pretti disqualify her from further federal service, and her departure would serve the Trump administration well.
AuthoredAndy Brehm
AuthoredAndy BrehmJanuary 29, 2026
Kumar: Have you been stopped or detained by ICE? Share your story with us.
Send us a short write-up or a video sharing your experience. Or send us your contact information and we will reach out to you.
AuthoredKavita Kumar
AuthoredKavita KumarJanuary 29, 2026
