Minnesota Now: May 3, 2023

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The Minnesota House has approved a paid family and medical leave bill. Our senior political reporter Dana Ferguson gives us the details.
Lawmakers are also considering new gun bills. We'll take a closer look at what's known about the efficacy of what are called "red flag" laws.
Cinco de Mayo is Friday. We'll hear from the owners of a landmark restaurant in St. Paul's District del Sol.
We'll hear an episode of an award-winning podcast from the North Shore that may get you thinking differently about the history of the North Shore.
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Chief meteorologist Paul Huttner will tell us whether milder temperatures will prevail, explain this spring's record CO2 reading, and more.
And the question on every gardener's mind: is it safe to plant? We'll ask an expert.
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