North Memorial Health cuts jobs; Minnesota looks at tougher penalties for straw buyers

North Memorial Health is cutting around 100 jobs across its system, the health care system says.

And Minnesota lawmakers plan to discuss a bill Thursday that would set tougher penalties for straw purchasers.

Those stories and more in today’s evening news update. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

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