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10 Under-the-Radar Holiday Movies KARE 11 Staff Can’t Stop Rewatching

The eclectic holiday film selections from KARE 11 staff reveal how our definition of seasonal entertainment has evolved beyond traditional…

Twin Cities FinestDecember 12, 2025

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3 Ways the New George Floyd Square Design Honors While Moving Forward

Minneapolis' approval of the flexible-open concept for George Floyd Square ends years of political wrangling while balancing memorial preservation with…

Twin Cities FinestDecember 12, 2025

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5 Ways the Canceled Basketball Tournament Impacts College Recruiting in Minnesota

The cancellation of Minnesota's Breakdown Tip-Off Classic reveals a troubling trend where administrative risk aversion trumps creative problem-solving. Rather than…

Twin Cities FinestDecember 12, 2025

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Medicare vs. Medigap: Understanding Your Options After Deadline

The Medicare enrollment crisis in Minnesota exposes fundamental flaws in our healthcare system for seniors. When 250,000 UCare customers can…

Twin Cities FinestDecember 12, 2025

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Behind the Search: How Authorities Track Missing Teens Like the Granite Falls Case

The disappearance of 13-year-old Mia Romo reveals critical failures in how we protect vulnerable children, particularly those from rural communities.…

Twin Cities FinestDecember 12, 2025

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Minnesota Kidnapping Case Exposes Law Enforcement Vulnerabilities

The alleged kidnapping of a federal agent in Minnesota reveals dangerous flaws in how federal and local law enforcement agencies…

Twin Cities FinestDecember 12, 2025

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Are Minnesota’s Officer-Involved Shooting Protocols Working?

A Minneapolis police shooting that ended without injuries shows potential progress in police restraint, but raises questions about whether firing…

Twin Cities FinestDecember 11, 2025

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In Their Own Words: 5 Family Members Remember Maplewood Victim

The murder of Amy Doverspike follows a tragically predictable pattern of domestic violence escalating to homicide. This isn't just about…

Twin Cities FinestDecember 11, 2025

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Why Political Reconciliation Feels Impossible (And How One MN Group Disagrees)

Braver Angels offers valuable tactics for holiday political tensions, but managing family conversations isn't enough. Our democratic crisis requires addressing…

Twin Cities FinestDecember 11, 2025