The University of Minnesota launched a five-year plan to boost student success and rural health care, expanding its Duluth Medical School and seeking new partnerships despite a funding dispute.

Sea potatoes, fragile urchin skeletons, washed ashore in Texas due to cooler weather, not pollution.

Coastal nations oppose pipeline project, citing environmental risks and urging shift to sustainable energy.

Police found 100 human remains in a home, arresting the ex-husband of a deceased dentist in January 2026.

SONIC Drive-In launched a new All-American Smasher burger lineup on January 12, 2026, with hand-smashed Angus beef, bacon, and a $6 meal deal.

Peach Cobbler Factory hires two executives to boost growth and efficiency amid rising competition.

U.S. flood districts warn of catastrophic flooding without urgent federal funding to repair aging infrastructure amid rising climate-related risks.

A former Fandango worker launches JDC, an ethical entertainment services company amid rising industry scrutiny.

Minnesota's SNAP recertification issues caused delays and errors, leaving thousands without food benefits due to tech problems and staff shortages.

On January 13, 2026, major U.S. radio stations aired a unified broadcast titled "Put Your Carts BACK!"