Walt Scher

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.

Hint: He's the guy blurred out in this photo.

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.

YouTube video by Onest. Former #Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura comments on the Minneapolis killing

This is a MUST WATCH - you won't regret it.

youtu.be/_FKcP8j010o

Trail Blazers gear up for legislative ask that would ‘guarantee’ team’s future in Portland | Bill Oram Following the trail blazed by the Portland Diamond Project, the NBA franchise plans to ask for a similar 'jock tax' to fund arena renovations.

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.

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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.

New tech at Trail Blazers games helps engage blind sports fans A Seattle tech company has created the first tactile sports broadcast, transforming gameplay into trackable vibrations for visually impaired sports fans. And the Portland Trail Blazers were the first team in the NBA to have it available for fans attending games.

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.