Axios had a story today about how hard Minnesota’s economy is being hit and how slow the recovery could be. So, I’m going to take this opportunity to say that if you want to support the Twin Cities, you should plan a visit for this summer, spend some money here, & see how amazing it is for yourself.

It’s -9 degrees. Downtown Minneapolis is packed for the anti-ICE rally and the crowd keeps growing

Tomorrow’s front page of the Minnesota Star Tribune: Jan. 23, 2026

Minnesota: "School officials say the [5-year-old] child was used as bait. They say [ICE] agents made little Liam knock on the door to ask to be let in in order to see if anyone else was home."

Him and Bill Walton are probably having a crazy good time right now.

This is a MUST WATCH - you won't regret it. youtu.be/_FKcP8j010o

Following the trail blazed by the Portland Diamond Project, the NBA franchise plans to ask for a similar 'jock tax' to fund arena renovations.

The Portland Trail Blazers hand the Oklahoma City Thunder their first loss of the season. Deni Avdija: 26 PTS, 10 REB, 9 AST, 2 STL

SMH ZOU

Rip City Runs Deep Let's rally Rip City and celebrate our hometown and home team. Dame will be there...will you

This is a wild stat via the NFL: Justin Jefferson and Larry Fitzgerald are tracking to be the same exact age, to the day, in a tie as the fastest players ever to 500 catches

What was that folks were saying about JJ?

Every kitty deserves a home ❤️ 🥹 If you’re looking to adopt a furry friend, check out catadoptionteam.org/adopt/ for more information 🐈‍⬛

BUCK TRUCKIN' off Ohtani

Back where it started ⌚️

Welcome the Portland Fire Tip-off in 2026.

The Washington Post has ranked the top airports in the country: 1) Portland 2) Long Beach 3) Ronald Reagan Washington National 4) Minneapolis-Saint Paul 5) Seattle Paine Field 6) Rhode Island T.F. Green 7) Albuquerque 8) Indianapolis 9) Salt Lake City 10) Detroit Metro

Top 10

Rook made his mark 📈

A rep that sets the tone for Rip City’s hustle and heart.

Side note: Three of five players on the G League Defensive Team this season are @ripcityremix.bsky.social Alum 🏀

Congrats Coach! ❤️ 📝 We have agreed to a multi-year contract extension with Head Coach Chauncey Billups.

Your winner of the 2024-25 Maurice Lucas award... DENI AVDIJA ❤️

Another Deni masterclass 😮‍💨🤌 ▫️ 26 PTS ▫️ 15 REB ▫️ 6 AST ▫️ 2 STL ▫️ 2 BLK

There is no escape. 🎥: instagram.com/share/BAL5-3_2xu

STEAL & SOAR ‼️

Trailblazing with unity, passion, and leadership. Here’s to the women who lead the way at the Trail Blazers—today and every day.

The technology uses NBA camera data tracking ball and player movements at 25 frames per second. The device, resembling a large iPad, features a removable rubber mat with a raised court outline, adaptable for different sports.

A Rip City redemption like no other 🥹❤️🎶

The Blazers did something pretty awesome tonight for the national anthem - 23 years ago the young 13 year old, now Natalie Zito, struggled with the anthem and Mo Cheeks helped her finish it out. Tonight they brought her back out with Cheeks in the house with the Knicks and she absolutely killed it.

Honoring the late, great Bill Walton ❤️ 🕓 6:00 P.M. PDT - 𝙖𝙙𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙨 📺 BlazerVision // KUNP // KATU 2.2 📻 Rip City Radio 620 📲 trailblazers.com/watch

drop everything and watch 🍿 👀

Oh my (via NBA)

Proud of this one… www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news...

Removed by unmarked men. For exercising for free speech at a Town Hall. Apparently only cheering was allowed. this is frightening and disgusting.

🎶🎷 SHOWTIME IN PDX 🎷🎶

The whispers about Scoot Henderson being a bust have quieted. The urgency for the Blazers to find a point guard to lead their rebuild has eased. The key? Henderson quieting his mind, writes @jwquick.bsky.social. www.nytimes.com/athletic/613...

Enhancing the #RipCity  experience Learn More: on.nba.com/415D2vV

This was better than Mac’s final 2 dunks. Does he have a move beyond jumping over things as a smaller guy?

Ladies & gentlemen.. ✨TOUMANI CAMARA✨

In the past year, Toumani Camara and Scoot Henderson have shared a vision. “We are going to be great together … and we are going to do it here, in Portland,’” Henderson said. On an important friendship fueling the Blazers’ rebuild: www.nytimes.com/athletic/613...

“Per my last email.”

RED HOT & ROLLIN’ ❤️‍🔥 #nbaedit

only team to beat the blazers in the past three weeks is okc lol

This is super cool. The Blazers are the first professional sports team to provide OneCourt's haptic display at every home game! This cutting-edge technology enables fans who are Blind or Low Vision to experience live basketball action in real-time, at no additional cost. #RipCity #Blazers

this haptic display absolutely rocks. basketball is for everyone.