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In today's newsletter:

  • Vikings sacks now mean free wings for Minneapolis fans
  • What led to the deadly shooting on Thomas Avenue North?
  • Which new Minneapolis restaurants from 2025 are actually worth your time?

Also on today's calendar: A Grand Ole Opry Christmas and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: I used to work in a doughnut shop. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 39 and low of 24 degrees.
  • Thursday: Drizzle; watch for ice early, temps: high: 35, low: 33.
  • Friday: Low clouds, with a high of 37 and low of 33 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Buffalo Wild Wings Offers Free Wings to Minnesota Vikings Fans (patch.com) — Vikings fans in Minneapolis can score six free wings at participating Buffalo Wild Wings locations across Minnesota whenever the defense records at least two sacks in a game. With a $10 minimum purchase, fans have three days after qualifying games to redeem boneless or traditional wings in any of 26 sauces, for dine-in or pay-in-store takeout.
   

2. Man fatally shot in Minneapolis, 17-year-old arrested (fox9.com) — A man was fatally shot inside a home on Thomas Avenue North in Minneapolis early Tuesday, and police have arrested a 17-year-old in connection with the killing. Investigators say an argument led to the gunfire and are now examining whether the teen may be tied to other violent crimes in the city this year.
   

3. Some New Twin Cities Restaurants I Really Liked in 2025 (racketmn.com) — Hungry for something new close to home? This year-end roundup spotlights a slew of 2025 openings in Minneapolis, from Mexican street food on Lake Street and hand-pulled noodles on Eat Street to standout Somali, deli, and coffee spots, plus a few notable St. Paul neighbors worth the short drive.
   

4. Preds spoil Minnesota's holiday party with OT win (twincities.com) — Minnesota Wild fans will have to wait more than two weeks for the team’s next home game, as the NHL holiday break and a long road trip coincide with the World Junior Championship in St. Paul and Minneapolis. After an overtime loss to Nashville, the Wild now head out on a seven-game swing before finally returning to Xcel Energy Center in early January.
   

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