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Breaking: Mayor Frey Shields Immigrants with Bold ICE Restriction Order

Mayor Frey's ban on ICE operations in city-owned spaces is a necessary but limited protection for immigrant communities facing politically-motivated…

ThomasDecember 5, 2025

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The Surplus Illusion: Why Budget Forecasts Show Both Good and Bad News

Minnesota's budget forecast reveals a dangerous pattern of celebrating short-term surpluses while ignoring structural deficits. Rising healthcare costs, lagging economic…

ThomasDecember 5, 2025

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Revive Matted Carpet Fibers With This Simple Ice Cube Trick

The overlooked practice of using ice cubes to restore compressed carpet fibers represents more than a clever household trick—it's a…

Twin Cities FinestDecember 5, 2025

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ICE vs. Prepared Communities: How Alight’s Hub Changes the Power Dynamic

{ "title": "Immigration Hubs: Essential Shields Against Enforcement Overreach, Not Just Reactive Services", "content": "As federal immigration enforcement intensifies across…

Twin Cities FinestDecember 5, 2025

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Could Insurance Fraud Be Behind the Devastating Lutsen Lodge Fire?

The Lutsen Resort arson case reveals critical failures in regulatory oversight and historic property protection. Financial warning signs, documented safety…

Twin Cities FinestDecember 4, 2025

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Duluth’s Unexpected Visitor: How Wildlife Officials Tracked the School-Zone Cougar

{ "title": "Wildlife in Urban Areas: A Wake-Up Call for Better Coexistence Strategies", "content": "The recent mountain lion sighting near…

Twin Cities FinestDecember 4, 2025

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6 Ways Trump’s Administration Has Changed Life for Somali Refugees

{ "title": "Trump's Targeting of Somalis Reveals a Dangerous Pattern of Scapegoating Vulnerable Communities", "content": "When a powerful political figure…

Twin Cities FinestDecember 4, 2025

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Why Immigration Advocates Are Celebrating Frey’s Bold 48-Hour Move

{ "title": "Frey's ICE Ban on City Property: A Necessary Shield Against Harmful Immigration Tactics", "content": "Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey's…

Twin Cities FinestDecember 4, 2025

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Budget Rollercoaster: Preparing for the 30% Revenue Drop Coming by 2026

{ "title": "Minnesota's Budget Forecast Reveals a Dangerous Pattern of Short-Term Thinking", "content": "Minnesota's latest budget forecast presents the classic…

Twin Cities FinestDecember 4, 2025