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How to Protect Your Empty Home During Extended Holiday Travel

Holiday travelers meticulously pack suitcases while neglecting critical home system checks that could prevent catastrophic damage. The false security of…

Twin Cities FinestDecember 23, 2025

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How 72% of Teachers Voted to Authorize Strike Action in Minnesota

The Anoka-Hennepin teachers' strike vote isn't just about insurance costs—it's a symptom of a broken education funding model. When 98%…

Twin Cities FinestDecember 23, 2025

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The Secret Stories Behind ASI’s Most Treasured Holiday Artifacts

The American Swedish Institute's Tomte exhibition represents far more than seasonal decoration—it's a sophisticated model of cultural preservation with economic…

Twin Cities FinestDecember 23, 2025

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From Appointment to Rejection: The 18-Month Fall of MN’s DOC Chief

The Minnesota Sheriffs' Association's vote of no confidence against DOC Commissioner Schnell reveals a dangerous breakdown in corrections governance that…

Twin Cities FinestDecember 23, 2025

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Justice Served: Man Receives 25-Year Sentence in I-35 Bridge Murder

The murder of Sabrina Schnoor and the 18-year sentence given to her killer highlight dangerous gaps in domestic violence prevention…

Twin Cities FinestDecember 23, 2025

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How Seasonal Decorations Led to Friday’s Devastating Church Fire

The Grace Slavic Church fire reveals that religious communities are defined not by buildings but by unbreakable human bonds. When…

Twin Cities FinestDecember 23, 2025

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From Questionable to Confirmed: Vikings-Giants Final Injury Update

The Vikings' offensive line crisis exposes the NFL's broken approach to player health. With 16 different line combinations and Christian…

Twin Cities FinestDecember 22, 2025

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The 5-Mile Backup: Real Consequences of SPPD’s I-94 Shooting Response

The remote disabling of a stolen vehicle by GM in St. Paul showcases a powerful new tool for public safety…

Twin Cities FinestDecember 22, 2025

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Why Gratitude Became Levi Rodriguez’s Secret Weapon with the Vikings

Levi Drake Rodriguez's journey from seventh-round pick to impactful defensive contributor challenges NFL conventional wisdom about player development. His success…

Twin Cities FinestDecember 22, 2025