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  • How did a Minnetonka native help spark the Frost’s OT win?

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📰 News we're reading

• Heise hits for OT winner as Frost freeze Goldeneyes (prohockeynews.com) — A Minnetonka native, defender Sidney Morin, notched her first point with her home-state Minnesota Frost as they edged Vancouver 2–1 in overtime during a PWHL Takeover Tour stop in Edmonton. The game featured Taylor Heise’s first goal of the season as the OT winner, strong goaltending from Maddie Rooney, and several firsts and streaks for both Frost and Goldeneyes skaters.
   

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    Tuesday December 30
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    • Wednesday December 31
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Lunch and dinner. (From Norine S.)
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