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Wrongful Convictions Exposed: The Power of Hennepin’s New Dashboard

Hennepin County's new conviction integrity dashboard reveals disturbing patterns of wrongful convictions that disproportionately affect Black men. While the unit's…

Twin Cities FinestDecember 20, 2025

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Natural Talent vs. Years of Practice: A Snowboarding Case Study

Mickey Watkins' magazine cover on a plastic lid challenges the commercialized sports world by celebrating authentic joy over technical expertise.…

Twin Cities FinestDecember 20, 2025

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Score Big: Your 3-Day Survival Guide to Bold North Breakaway

Minnesota's Bold North Breakaway Fan Festival revolutionizes sports tourism by creating accessible parallel experiences that extend beyond ticket holders. By…

Twin Cities FinestDecember 19, 2025

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Digital Evidence vs. Testimony: Inside Friday’s Teacher Sentencing

The Madison Bergmann case exposes critical failures in how schools protect children from predatory behavior. With 35,000 text messages exchanged…

Twin Cities FinestDecember 19, 2025

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I Carry Her With Me”: Cambridge Woman’s Emotional Bone Donation Story

The extraordinary case of a woman receiving her late twin sister's donor bone reveals how organ donation creates connections that…

Twin Cities FinestDecember 19, 2025

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Breaking Barriers: Minnesota Family Rewrites Firefighter Benefit Rules

The Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act is a critical victory for firefighters' families, but it exposes our shameful failure to…

Twin Cities FinestDecember 19, 2025

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How Garnett’s Return Will Transform the Wolves in Just 90 Days

Kevin Garnett's return to the Timberwolves in an 'all-encompassing role' represents a strategic masterstroke that addresses the franchise's historical weaknesses…

Twin Cities FinestDecember 19, 2025

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What Nobody Tells You About Recovery: Pink Power Hour Confessions

The Pink Power Hour podcast revolutionizes breast cancer discourse by centering patient narratives over clinical perspectives. By sharing authentic stories…

Twin Cities FinestDecember 19, 2025

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How 44 Pounds of Meth Translates to Years Behind Bars

The 11-year sentencing of Donald Sanderson for methamphetamine and fentanyl trafficking exemplifies America's failed drug war strategy. Despite billions spent…

Twin Cities FinestDecember 19, 2025