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Minnesota’s push for free school meals proves popular, but costs are climbing 
Minnesota’s move this year to offer free breakfast and lunch to all kids regardless of family income is driving huge new demand for meals. But it’s now expected to cost the state about $175 million more than expected over the next four years. Here’s why.
Duluth Indigenous-led nonprofit prepares to open expanded shelter
The American Indian Community Housing Organization, or AICHO, has nearly finished a more than $2 million project in Duluth to expand the region’s only culturally specific domestic violence emergency shelter.
Let it fly: Minnesota officially has a new flag
The State Emblems Redesign Commission made its final edits to the new state flag. The banner will go up in May unless lawmakers intervene.