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Coffee in hand, Vail? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a 16-year-old racer is already making Vail connections
  • Why Vail’s art lawsuit is resurfacing in Colorado’s censorship debate

Also on today's calendar: Vail Friends of Dance: The Nutcracker and 3 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 47 and low of 27 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 45, low: 22.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 46 and low of 20 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Meet Logan Grosdidier, the Youngest Athlete on the Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team (skiracing.com) — A rising 16-year-old U.S. Alpine Ski Team racer already has Vail ties, having competed in super-G at the Toyota U.S. Alpine Championships in Vail. The story follows her path from early days at Mission Ridge to NorAm podiums, South American Cup wins, and balancing high school with international racing, highlighting the mindset and support system behind her rapid progress.
   

• When Is a Painting a Campaign Finance Violation? (nytimes.com) — A recent free-speech clash at Denver’s History Colorado Center echoes an August settlement between the Town of Vail and the ACLU over a canceled artist residency tied to Gaza-related artwork. The piece explores how campaign finance laws and political sensitivities are increasingly cited to remove or restrict art, raising broader questions about censorship and artists’ First Amendment protections in Colorado.
   

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