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Stories from January 3, 2026

Wintry mix expected Sunday, milder weather for next week

Wintry mix expected Sunday, milder weather for next week

A quiet Saturday evening gives way to a potentially complex wintry mix late Sunday morning into the afternoon. single
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Jenner leads Charge past Frost with 2 goals

Jenner leads Charge past Frost with 2 goals

Brianne Jenner scored twice to lead the Ottawa Charge to a 5-2 win over the Minnesota Frost on Saturday.
by The Associated Press

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Vikings aim to help Jefferson end a frustrating season on a good note by hitting the 1,000-yard mark

Vikings aim to help Jefferson end a frustrating season on a good note by hitting the 1,000-yard mark

The Minnesota Vikings would love for wide receiver Justin Jefferson finish a frustrating season on a good note by getting 1,000 yards receiving. The four-time Pro Bowl pick has the most yards receiving in NFL history over a player's first six years.
by The Associated Press

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Wisconsin judge convicted of obstructing arrest of immigrant resigns as GOP threatens impeachment

Wisconsin judge convicted of obstructing arrest of immigrant resigns as GOP threatens impeachment

Embattled Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan, who was convicted of obstruction last month for helping an immigrant evade federal officers, has sent her resignation letter to the governor.
by The Associated Press

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Trump administration heightens focus on alleged fraud in Minnesota

Trump administration heightens focus on alleged fraud in Minnesota

Moves to freeze child care assistance and small business loans are the latest in an ongoing federal action intended to ‘dismantle the massive fraud empires’ in the state. Minnesota officials say they’re already working to root out fraud and the Trump administration’s efforts are purely political.
by Dana Ferguson

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Danila Yurov scores 2 goals, Quinn Hughes has 4 assists as surging Wild beat Ducks 5-2

Danila Yurov scores 2 goals, Quinn Hughes has 4 assists as surging Wild beat Ducks 5-2

Danila Yurov scored twice, Quinn Hughes had four assists and the Minnesota Wild beat the Anaheim Ducks 5-2. Kirill Kaprizov, Yakov Trenin and Nico Sturm also scored for the Wild, who earned a point for the fifth straight game (3-0-2).
by The Associated Press

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Bus driver shortages still vex Minnesota schools 6 years after the pandemic

Bus driver shortages still vex Minnesota schools 6 years after the pandemic

An aging workforce, hiring struggles and bouts of illness are causing some districts to cancel or double up bus routes and scramble for drivers — a problem that became chronic during the COVID-19 pandemic.  
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Finland stuns two-time defending champ U.S. in OT in World Juniors quarterfinals

Finland stuns two-time defending champ U.S. in OT in World Juniors quarterfinals

Finland stunned the two-time defending champion United States 4-3 in overtime on Friday night in the World Juniors hockey quarterfinals in St. Paul. Last year in the final, the Americans beat the Finns 4-3 in overtime.
by The Associated Press

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U.S. captures Venezuela's leader and his wife in a stunning operation and plans to prosecute them

U.S. captures Venezuela's leader and his wife in a stunning operation and plans to prosecute them

The United States has captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and flown him out of the country in a stunning military operation that plucked a sitting leader from office following months of escalating Trump administration pressure on the oil-rich South American nation.
by The Associated Press, Feven Gerezgiher and Mitch Klein

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Cloudy Saturday as flurries end early; wintry mix expected Sunday

Cloudy Saturday as flurries end early; wintry mix expected Sunday

Skies remain mostly cloudy Saturday, with flurries ending early. Temperatures stay slightly below average ahead of a wintry mix expected Sunday.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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