Stories from December 17, 2025

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is calling on Twin Cities residents to shop at Latino and Somali-owned businesses as the Federal Department of Homeland Security has increased its presence in the Twin Cities.
Susie Wiles, White House chief of staff, criticizes Bondi and opines on Trump in Vanity Fair
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles is criticizing Attorney General Pam Bondi’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case and broadly defending Donald Trump's second presidency in a series of interviews published Tuesday.
Kaprizov, Tarasenko, Gustavsson help Wild stay hot with 5-0 victory over Capitals
 Vladimir Tarasenko had two goals and an assist, Filip Gustavsson made 25 saves, and Kirill Kaprizov became Minnesota’s career leader in power-play goals in the Wild’s 5-0 win over the Washington Capitals.
Judge frees couple charged with 'kidnapping' immigration agent as defense challenges government's account
Attorneys for a couple charged with driving to a police station with an HSI agent in their car dispute the government’s account of the incident. A judge released both from jail pending trial.
Hair salon economics: Less spending on cuts, colors, nails and massages indicative of slowdown
If you want to get a last minute hair cut and color in time for the holidays, you still might be able to get an appointment. That’s because hair stylists, who are usually booked well in advance during the holidays, are seeing their business slow.
Downtown Minneapolis is struggling. Would a new Wolves and Lynx arena help?
Downtown Minneapolis continues to struggle since the pandemic. More than a third of offices are still vacant. Would a new arena for the Timberwolves and Lynx really bring life back to downtown?
Trump orders blockade of 'sanctioned oil tankers' into Venezuela, ramping up pressure on Maduro
President Donald Trump says he is ordering a blockade of all “sanctioned oil tankers” into Venezuela, ramping up pressure on the country’s authoritarian leader Nicolás Maduro.