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After stalling for weeks, bill to create agency to combat fraud moves forward in House
Rep. Matt Norris, DFL-Blaine, is the author of a bill in the House that is calling for the creation of an agency, Office of the Inspector General, which would fight fraud. He joined MPR News host Nina Moini to talk about why he thinks the state needs the new office.
Morning Announcements for March 24
These are the Morning Announcements for Tuesday, March 24. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
Building community and wealth for Black Minnesotans
MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Repa Mekha, CEO of Nexus Community Partners, about his path from prison to university, and his life's work building wealth and wellbeing for Black Minnesotans.
From online sports betting to so-called prediction markets, it’s never been easier to gamble. MPR News host Catharine Richert and her guests talk about the problems with this new age of gambling and who it’s impacting the most.    
MSP airport avoids long lines —  and ICE presence — during TSA agent shortage
TSA agents across the country haven’t been showing up to work because they aren’t getting paid due to the partial government shutdown. But so far, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport has been spared from long security wait times.
Minn. House votes to repeal César Chavez Day following rape allegations
Following allegations that the late labor leader sexually abused women and girls, state lawmakers said they would work quickly to repeal a Minnesota law honoring César Chavez.