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Frederick: Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah seems to have learned lessons. Now, can he act on them? January 17, 2026
Adofo-Mensah said the Vikings’ internal discussions are centered on returning the quarterback room “to a competitive, deep enough standpoint” to execute Kevin O’Connell’s downfield passing attack
Letter: Authoritarian overreach threatens freedom January 17, 2026
Carter Hass of Valley City writes: "When the harm caused by ICE outweighs any legitimate benefit, it becomes clear that the agency’s actions are undermining public safety rather than protecting it."
Gophers can’t keep up with No. 13 Illinois in 77-67 road loss January 17, 2026
Minnesota couldn’t maintain the pace after being tied at halftime
Board approves $1.3 million in state investment employee bonuses January 17, 2026
The program, established in 2024, is intended to reward Retirement and Investment Office staff when its internally managed funds outperform the market
Bankruptcies for North Dakota and western Minnesota published Jan. 17, 2026 January 17, 2026
Bankruptcy filings from the past week in all of North Dakota and Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Hubbard, Mahnomen, Norman, Otter Tail, Polk, Traverse, Wadena and Wilkin counties in Minnesota.
Minnesota conservation officers recognized for lifesaving efforts January 17, 2026
The nine officers will be honored by DNR on Jan. 21