President Donald Trump this morning threatened to use the Insurrection Act in Minnesota, following protests after a federal agent shot a man in the leg after an alleged assault on the officer.

Minneapolis rising Thursday morning.

Latest on the federal forces in Minnesota from me and my colleague Jeff Hargarten: There are now more federal immigration agents in MN than the 10 largest Twin Cities police departments combined. 9% of ICE is in MN right now, even though MN has less than 1% of the nation's undocumented immigrants.

Minnesota and the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul sue Department of Homeland Security over ICE surge www.startribune.com/ice-raids-mi...

Still no CBA deal, but the players union and the WNBA have agreed to a moratorium that will suspend free agency until a new agreement is signed.

Thousands are at Powderhorn Park in south Minneapolis rallying against ICE. Video by Alex Kormann

Artist Noval Noir is painting a life-size portrait of Renee Good at the memorial site in Minneapolis. 📸: Elizabeth Flores

Minnesota Top 25: The Star Tribune’s statewide girls hockey ranking | Strib Varsity

Ten Minnesotan girls, including nine playing MSHSL hockey, are repping Team USA at the U18 Women's World Championships, which start Jan. 10. Players arrived in Halifax for pre-camp early this week. See the list here @stribsports.startribune.com: varsity.startribune.com/minnesotans-...

In a WNBA offseason filled with plenty of uncertainty, the first morning of the new year brings another major shakeup and a hard blow for the Minnesota Lynx and free agent star Napheesa Collier. www.startribune.com/napheesa-col...

Soon, a trio of Holy Family seniors will take opposite sides of the rivalry between the two winningest programs in women's college hockey. But first, they'll aim to lead the No. 1-ranked Fire to its first state title. For @stribsports.startribune.com varsity.startribune.com/holy-family-...

Woodbury girls hockey hopes to hang banners, from conference to state, in 2026 | Strib Varsity

ICYMI, a little holiday reading for @stribsports.startribune.com: Catch sisters Amisha, Arshia and Ashna Ramlall on the court for Rosemount girls basketball this season, or competing for Guyana in international tournaments. Read more about the guard trio: varsity.startribune.com/rosemount-gi...

Heads up, prep sports fans. There is no paywall on Strib Varsity this week. Get scrolling. varsity.startribune.com/strib-varsit...

Gophers will play host to Fairfield, could face St. Thomas in second round of NCAA volleyball tournament

Michigan women’s basketball has been one of the biggest surprises to start this season. But here’s a scary thought: Led by a sophomore trio, they’re no where near their ceiling and they’re expected to only get better. nypost.com/2025/11/28/s...

Watch Jessie Diggins’ career highlights in cross-country skiing as she enters her final season

Caught up with future Gopher Tori Oehrlein after National Signing Day. Here's her thoughts on her '26 recruiting class, Minnesota's promising start to the NCAA WBB season and her senior year w/ Crosby-Ironton. For @stribsports.startribune.com varsity.startribune.com/crosby-iront...

When asked if WNBA players should go on strike as they negotiate a new CBA, a majority of Americans said yes. Every category backed the move, from men (56%) to WNBA fans (80%). "Rarely does a question provoke such consistent support." Seton Hall Poll: blogs.shu.edu/sportspoll/2...

As a former GK, I loved getting to hear Fridley's Addison Aleshire give her perspective on setting Minnesota's all-time saves record — a record that usually can't come without battling through some tough games. For @stribsports.startribune.com varsity.startribune.com/addison-ales...

In Holy Angels' girls soccer state quarterfinal victory, defender Claire Meyer's braid was topped with bright green and blue bows. The same colors dot the streets of south Minneapolis, reminders of the mass shooting at Annunciation. For @stribsports.startribune.com ⬇️ 🔗 (photo/Carlos Gonzalez)

It's soccer state tournament time! Will be posted up at U.S. Bank Stadium on Tuesday (boys semis), Wednesday (girls semis) and Friday (six state title games!) covering for @stribsports.startribune.com

It's the time of year when we start rolling out All-Minnesota teams for @stribsports.startribune.com. It's a tough process to select a top-25 team, but I like to think that no matter who makes it, it's 25 right answers, bc it's 25 student-athletes deserving of recognition. Our soccer coverage 🧵

Lynx forward Napheesa Collier is unanimous choice for All-WNBA team

This winter, Kentucky WBB commit Maddyn Greenway has a shot at the MSHSL girls basketball scoring record. But first, this week, the Providence Lions senior set another impressive state scoring record — this one, in soccer. For @stribsports.startribune.com varsity.startribune.com/maddyn-green...

“I’m the most lucky person in the entire world. My parents are my two biggest supporters." Forging her own path in a family of Gophers, Hill-Murray's Emily Pohl commits to the reigning NCAA champ, Wisconsin. For @stribsports.startribune.com varsity.startribune.com/emily-pohl-h...

"We have the best players in the world, we have the best fans in the world, but right now, we have the worst leadership in the world." For @stribsports.startribune.com www.startribune.com/wnba-lynx-na...

Collier and Carrington both on scooters prior to Lynx-Mercury Game 4 in Phoenix

Live from Phoenix: What Lynx associate (and tonight, acting) head coach Eric Thibault had to say ahead of Game 4 + comments from Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts, for @stribsports.startribune.com www.startribune.com/lynx-pregame...

Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve suspended for Game 4 of WNBA semifinals after her postgame rant on Friday night. www.startribune.com/breaking-new...

Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve’s full quotes postgame re: officiating in loss to Mercury. Don’t want to take any of it out of context, so here’s the full clip ⬇️

Uhhhhhh re-upping this right now. No reason. www.startribune.com/as-game-2-vs...

Scenes inside PHX Arena with an about an hour until tipoff 🎥

Some pregame Game 3 reading, if you'd like. The past few weeks, the honesty that flows between Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve and guard Courtney Williams has been a recurring theme, and I wrote about it here for @stribsports.startribune.com: www.startribune.com/honesty-is-t...

Lynx vs Mercury Game 3 vibes let’s get it

"The lack of execution led us to the uncertainty." Tonight, Minnesota didn't look like the second-half team it had this postseason, not as it gave up a 20-point third-quarter lead. What Reeve and players had to say ⬇️ for @stribsports.startribune.com www.startribune.com/minnesota-ly...

We’re getting first quarter Masha minutes… this aged well

This was a fun story about Gophers kicker Daniel Jackson and Blair Walsh's infamous 27-yard miss From Chip Scoggins: www.startribune.com/daniel-jacks...

As Game 2 vs. Phoenix approaches, meet the Lynx closer, Masha Kliundikova

For the Lynx, Bridget Carleton’s playoff contributions are quiet, until they’re not

Bridget Carleton’s 215 game appearances with the Lynx rank first on this current Minnesota roster. And these past two postseasons have proven that she hits the big shots when they count. www.startribune.com/minnesota-ly...

A welcoming bandwagon: New and lifelong Lynx fans rally for team, community in WNBA semifinals

Still thinking about that Lynx game last night? Yeah, me too. Here’s what made the difference in the second half, for @stribsports.startribune.com: www.startribune.com/minnesota-ly...

Immediate takeaways, highlights and breakfast-cereal references from the Lynx's Game 1 win over Phoenix, for @stribsports.startribune.com www.startribune.com/minnesota-ly...

Updated with some pregame reactions from Minnesota. Phee: "I'm still, you know, focused on the championship. That has been my main goal the whole season. Of course, I want to win MVP, but the championship was what, you know, I really wanted this for the season."

Me, your resident NWSL history preservationist, trying to write about Kansas City's #NWSL Shield for the average person: Well yes it is the club's first major trophy BUT there's two-time NWSL champs FC Kansas City, Utah Royals 1.0, then KCC and NWSL SAYS they didn't "relocate" BUT... alright fine. 🤷

For the second year in a row, Napheesa Collier finishes second in WNBA MVP voting to the Aces' A'ja Wilson. Phee posted a career year in scoring + efficiency for the No. 1 seeded Lynx. Wilson's now a league-record 4x MVP. For @stribsports.startribune.com www.startribune.com/wnba-mvp-aja...

NEWS: Lynx guard DiJonai Carrington ruled out for the remainder of the season with a left foot sprain. For @stribsports.startribune.com www.startribune.com/lynx-guard-d...

In all the buzz of the first round of WNBA playoffs, a significant numerical milestone flew a bit under the radar for Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve. What is it, and how did the numbers add up? For @stribsports.startribune.com www.startribune.com/minnesota-ly...

Alanna Smith and Cheryl Reeve on the “positionless” nature of Smith’s position Q: @cassidyhett.bsky.social