Minnesota
Minnesota Prep RB Breaks Records, Dethrones Defending State Champions
It was a night he will never forget, and neither will any of his teammates at Lakeville South High School.
Griffen Dean broke school records in both rushing yards and rushing touchdowns, leading the Cougars to a thrilling 49-31 victory in the Class 6A Minnesota high school football playoff quarterfinals over Maple Grove.
The win for Lakeville South ended the reign of Maple Grove, who won its second 6A state football championship in three years last season. The other title for Maple Grove came in 2021.
But this night belonged to Dean and the Cougars, as the junior had 292 yards and scored six touchdowns, accoridng to the Twin Cities Pioneer Press.
Lakeville South led by two at halftime, but Dean put his team on his shoulders, scoring three times, including on a 73-yard jaunt to the end zone. The Cougars scored 28 consecutive points in the half.
Up next for Lakeville South will be a meeting with Moorhead in the state semifinals from U.S. Bank Stadium on Friday, November 14. Moorhead advanced with a 35-21 victory vs. Centennial.
Dean, who has rushed for over 1,500 yards this season, and the Cougars have won three straight since a 20-15 loss to Rosemount in mid-October. They also own narrow wins over Edina and Prior Lake around a four-point setback to Shakopee in early September.
According to the report, Lakeville South scored on its first seven possessions of the game and did not attempt a pass all game long. Nic Swanson, who has over 1,200 yards rushing this year, added 167 on the ground, highlighted by a 72-yard run.
The Cougars went 6-4 last season after an 11-2 mark in 2023. They have not had a losing record since 2017.
In 2020 and 2021, Lakeville South won 21 consecutive games, going back-to-back as state champions. They made the semifinals in 2022, along with trips to the final four in both 2019 and 2018.
Maple Grove had won 23 consecutive games before the loss, going 13-0 last year to win the 6A state championship. They finished 2023 with a record of 7-3 overall and also went a perfect 13-0 in 2022.
Since the start of the 2021 season, Maple Grove has posted a record of 55-9 overall.
Minnesota
Judge bars arrests of lawful refugees in Minnesota
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons is no longer required to appear in court on Friday, according to an order issued by Minnesota’s chief judge.
Chief Judge Patrick Schiltz canceled Friday’s hearing, noting that Lyons’ appearance is no longer required because the individual previously denied a bond hearing was released.
However, in his order issued on Wednesday, Judge Schiltz said that the release of Juan T.R. “does not end the Court’s concerns.”
Schiltz attached an appendix that he said identifies 96 court orders that ICE violated in 74 cases.
“This list should give pause to anyone — no matter his or her political beliefs — who cares about the rule of law,” Schiltz said. “ICE has likely violated more court orders in January 2026 than some federal agencies have violated in their entire existence.”
Schiltz issued a warning to ICE, stating that “future noncompliance with court orders” may result in new orders requiring the appearance of Lyons or other government officials.
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Minnesota weather: Single digit highs Wednesday through Friday, milder next week
MN weather: Cold and sunny Wednesday
It’s a sunny but cold Wednesday with highs in the single digits and subzero wind chills. FOX 9 meteorologist Jared Piepenburg has the forecast.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – It’s a cold and sunny Wednesday in Minnesota with single digit highs and subzero wind chills.
Wednesday’s forecast in Minnesota
The forecast:
Wednesday will be cold and sunny with northwest winds between 5–15 mph, making it feel below zero throughout the day.
Temperatures remain below average, with central Minnesota seeing highs in the single digits, far northern Minnesota experiencing subzero highs, and double-digit highs in the southwest. The Twin Cities metro will top out at around 8 degrees.
Wednesday night remains mostly clear but cold as temperatures drop below zero with wind chills in the negative teens.
Extended Minnesota weather forecast
What’s next:
Thursday stays cold with a mix of sun and clouds. Highs remain in the single digits, accompanied by subzero wind chills.
Frigid conditions continue into Friday before temperatures gradually warm over the weekend. Saturday brings highs in the teens, followed by warming into the mid-20s by Sunday. A weak system may bring a few snowflakes Sunday afternoon.
Here’s a look at the seven-day forecast:
The Source: This forecast uses information from FOX 9 meteorologists.
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Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar attacked during town hall meeting
BREAKINGBREAKING,
Omar was sprayed with an unknown substance during the attack by a man, who was then tackled to the ground.
Published On 28 Jan 2026
Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar has been attacked by a man while hosting a town hall meeting in Minneapolis.
Omar was sprayed with an unknown substance by the man before he was tackled to the ground on Tuesday.
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The Reuters news agency said that Omar was not injured in the attack, and authorities have not said what substance was sprayed or whether charges have been filed against the assailant.
The audience cheered as the man was pinned down and his arms were tied behind his back. In a video clip of the incident, someone in the crowd can be heard saying, “Oh my god, he sprayed something on her”, the Associated Press news agency reported.
Omar continued the town hall after the man was ushered out of the room.
Just before the attack, she had called for the abolishment of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency and for Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to resign.
“ICE cannot be reformed,” Omar said.
Minneapolis police did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the incident and whether anyone was arrested.
The White House did not immediately respond to a message from the AP seeking comment.
This is a breaking news story. More to follow soon…
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