Walz weighs in on lawmaker arrest; Minneapolis cigarette prices will rise to $15

Gov. Tim Walz says he’s awaiting more information before deciding whether to call for the resignation of a DFL state senator.

And the Minneapolis City Council today passed an ordinance that requires cigarettes sold in the city to cost at least $15 dollars a pack. It's the highest required price in the country.

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

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