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Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy will start finale against Packers January 2, 2026
The quarterback has been working through a hairline fracture in his right hand
NDUS hires firm for compliance investigation of Dickinson State University January 2, 2026
Dickinson State University’s accounting practices were the focus of a special meeting of the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education on Dec. 30.
Kaohly Her sworn in as St. Paul mayor January 2, 2026
Her, the city’s 47th mayor, is the first woman and first Hmong person to be St. Paul mayor.
1970s disappearances, 1990s killing still haunt St. Cloud region January 2, 2026
Investigators still search for answers in cold cases of Joan Bierschbach, Theron Campbell and Herbert Fromelt Sr.
Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney recommends ending Arts and Culture, Native American, Human Rights commissions January 2, 2026
The city has discussed ending the commissions and other "volunteer boards" for several months. The recommendation comes days after the Human Rights chair called city leaders "cowards."
Frost players, including first-timer Taylor Heise, dominate Olympic roster January 2, 2026
Roster includes Minnesotans Heise, Kelly Pannek and Grace Zumwinkle, and Gophers Abbey Murphy and Nelli Laitinen