Minnesota Now: March 9, 2026
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Gas prices are spiking across the state and country amid escalating tensions in the Middle East following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. We'll get a closer look at what that will mean for Minnesotans at the pump.
A package of bills regulating the use of artificial intelligence across various industries is getting a hearing at the state capitol. We'll hear from the state Senator behind those bills.
State lawmakers are also considering legislation that would prohibit schools from denying students an education based on immigration status. We'll hear more about what's in the bill and the Constitutional right to public education.
Plus, we’ll recap the big wins from the state boy’s hockey tournament and the Vikings are looking to add to their roster in free agency.
Our Minnesota Music Minute was “Hey, Bluebird” by Ber and our Song of the Day was “In the Aeroplane Over the Sea” by Roma di Luna.
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