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Politics Friday: A slim DFL majority works towards full marijuana legalization and universal school meals

Politics Friday: A slim DFL majority works towards full marijuana legalization and universal school meals

MPR News host Mike Mulcahy talks with Minnesota lawmakers about their work to legalize adult-use cannabis, and the benefits of their universal school meals bill.
by Mike Mulcahy and Matthew Alvarez

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Minn. investigators allege Madelia meatpacking plant employed young workers in dangerous jobs

Minn. investigators allege Madelia meatpacking plant employed young workers in dangerous jobs

Minnesota authorities have filed a temporary restraining order against a southwest Minnesota meat processor for allegedly employing children as young as 13 to operate meat grinders, ovens and a forklift.
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota courts to allow broader use of cameras in cases

Minnesota courts to allow broader use of cameras in cases

More audio and visual coverage of court cases will be allowed under an order from Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Lorie Gildea.
by Brian Bakst

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Auditor's report finds Southwest Light Rail project has governance issues

Auditor's report finds Southwest Light Rail project has governance issues

A new report on the Southwest Light Rail project has identified a host of governance issues, and suggests that the Minnesota Legislature fundamentally reorganize how such major transit projects are planned, paid for and built.
by Tim Nelson

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Legislature primed to serve up lunch money for Minnesota students

Legislature primed to serve up lunch money for Minnesota students

A nearly $400 million plan to cover daily breakfast and lunch for Minnesota students cleared the state Senate. A slightly different House version has already passed, meaning one more vote is needed to put the bill on the governor’s desk.
by Brian Bakst

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President Biden says Jimmy Carter asked him to give his eulogy

President Biden says Jimmy Carter asked him to give his eulogy

The president made the remarks to attendees at a fundraiser in California, after which he added, "Excuse me, I shouldn't say that." Carter, 98, has been in hospice care since last month.
by Becky Sullivan

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Minneapolis city officials outline plans to address awful pothole season

Minneapolis city officials outline plans to address awful pothole season

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says city crews will be working additional overtime and weekend hours to address what's been a terrible season for potholes in the region.
by MPR News Staff

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