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Craft Cocktails vs. Local Brews: The Velvet Antler’s Drink Menu Showdown

Chef Brian Ingram's new wild game restaurant represents a bold evolution in Midwestern dining, but raises critical questions about sustainability…

Twin Cities FinestDecember 8, 2025

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What Every Hockey Parent Needs to Know About Spine Protection

Justin Thompson's hockey injury reveals a disturbing truth: we've normalized medical crowdfunding as an acceptable alternative to proper healthcare coverage.…

Twin Cities FinestDecember 8, 2025

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Create Lasting Memories: 3 Generations Share “Nutcracker Fantasy

The 'Nutcracker Fantasy' at Minneapolis' State Theatre represents far more than seasonal entertainment—it's a crucial investment in youth development, economic…

Twin Cities FinestDecember 8, 2025

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Are St. Paul Neighborhoods Seeing an Increase in Gun-Related Incidents?

The fatal shooting in St. Paul's Payne-Phalen neighborhood represents a predictable outcome of failed public safety policies. Evidence shows that…

Twin Cities FinestDecember 8, 2025

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How CDC’s Recent Hepatitis B Decision Could Impact Your Child’s Safety

The CDC panel's decision to drop universal hepatitis B birth dose recommendations represents a dangerous triumph of politics over science.…

Twin Cities FinestDecember 7, 2025

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Why 68% of Financial Planners Are Cautious About Trump Accounts

The new 'Trump accounts' offering $1,000 for newborns represent a positive step toward encouraging family savings, but math reveals their…

Twin Cities FinestDecember 7, 2025

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When Federal Agents Knock: Minneapolis Restaurant’s Blueprint for Response

ICE's warrantless entry into Hola Arepa reveals a troubling pattern of enforcement tactics that rely on intimidation rather than legal…

Twin Cities FinestDecember 7, 2025

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What Nobody Tells You About Parking Costs vs. the METRO E Line

Minneapolis's new METRO E Line delivers far more than improved transit—it's a strategic investment in economic equity, environmental sustainability, and…

Twin Cities FinestDecember 7, 2025

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Turning Tradition on Its Head: New Ulm’s Gravity-Defying Festival

New Ulm's upside-down Christmas tree isn't just festive decoration—it's a blueprint for small-town economic revival. By combining authentic cultural heritage…

Twin Cities FinestDecember 7, 2025

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Protecting Young Minds: Parents’ Guide After School Gun Violence

The Annunciation Catholic Church shooting reveals America's fundamental failure to protect children from weapons designed for warfare. While we condition…

Twin Cities FinestDecember 7, 2025