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In today's newsletter:

  • Can Edina’s unstoppable captain turn his record chase into a state title?
  • How a $20,000 light display connects Bloomington seniors and Edina neighbors
  • Which everyday foods do doctors— including one in Edina—say to ditch?

Today's riddle: What did one magnet say to the other magnet? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 32 and low of 22 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 40, low: 26.
  • Thursday: Drizzle; freezing early, with a high of 37 and low of 32 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Edina wrestling captain is shooting for state title (hometownsource.com) — Edina wrestling fans have a standout to watch in senior captain Anthony Nichols, who’s nearing the all-time wins record in Hornets history and chasing a state title at 133 pounds. With an 11-0 start, multiple technical falls, and strong support from Edina teammates and coaches, he’s positioning both himself and the young Hornets squad for a big season.
   

• The old oak tree in Bloomington shines brightly once again (hometownsource.com) — A Bloomington-based assisted living operator that also serves Edina has revived the beloved “Lighted Oak” holiday tree on Meadowview Road after a decade-long hiatus. The owners invested over $20,000 and more than 40,000 LED lights to restore the display, and they’re seeking community donations to help sustain the tradition, with the tree lit nightly through Jan. 31.
   

• 15 Foods Doctors Say You Should Stop Eating for Better Health (prevention.com) — If you’re rethinking your diet in Edina, local cardiology expertise is part of a national chorus urging people to cut back on sugary drinks, processed meats, trans fats, and other ultra-processed foods. Doctors outline 15 common items—from soda and breakfast cereals to takeout and frozen meals—that can undermine heart health, metabolism, and long-term wellness, while stressing moderation and whole foods.
   

📸 Around Edina

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday December 23
  • Crafternoon
    Hopkins Library , 22 11th Avenue North , Hopkins
    1:00 pm
  • Drop-in Job Search and Résumé Assistance
    Washburn Community Library , 5244 Lyndale Avenue South , Minneapolis
    3:00 pm
  • The Real Deal's 5th Annual Christmas Concert @ Tuttles
    Tuttle's Eat Bowl Play , 107 Shady Oak Rd , Hopkins
    7:30 pm
    • Friday December 26
  • Connect and Play
    Saint Louis Park Library , 3240 Library Lane , St. Louis Park
    9:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • FOUND CAT.
    BEEN HANGING AROUND MARGARET'S LANE FOR DAYS. VERY WORRIED ABOUT HER/HIM IN THIS COLD. SEEMS TO WANT TO COME IN, BUT WE HAVE DOGS. WILL TRY TO TRAP… (Nextdoor Indian Hills)

🗞 Nearby News

Bloomington

  • NeuroOne(R) Appoints Jason Mills to the Board of Directors (apnews.com)
  • DFL lawmakers weep over Trump's immigration crackdown, promote ICE ‘resistance network' (alphanews.org)
  • Holiday impaired-driving enforcement ramps up in Eden Prairie (eplocalnews.org)

Eden Prairie

  • Twin Cities holiday shoppers pack stores on Super Saturday (cbsnews.com)
  • Ramstad: Picking up what's left of UCare is the biggest gamble Medica has ever taken (startribune.com)

Minneapolis

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