Every Friday night at Hi-Stakes Café in Spring Lake Park, the paddle wheel starts spinning at 4 o'clock. Regulars line up, tickets in hand, hoping to win big at the meat raffle.
Melissa Olson is a freelance journalist with a diverse background in storytelling and communication. She covers a range of topics including sports, parenting, and culture, with a particular focus on cannabis business and energy policy. Her work has been featured in notable publications such as Sahan Journal, MPR News, and the New York Daily News.













