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Minn. governor signs universal school meals bill

Gov. Tim Walz on Friday signed into law a bill that provides free breakfast and lunch to students at participating schools. The program takes effect in the fall, and will cost the state of Minnesota close to $400 million in its first two years. This is an MPR News evening update for March 17, 2023. Hosted by Matt Sepic. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Gov. Walz to sign bill providing free lunches to all students

Starting next fall, any student will get basic meals at no cost to them regardless of their family’s income. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Tom Crann. Music by Gary Meister.

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State, Xcel energy reveal radioactive hydrogen spill occurred in November at nuclear power plant

State, Xcel energy reveal radioactive hydrogen spill occurred in November at nuclear power plant and Republicans thwart bonding bill to push DFL on tax cuts. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Auditor's report finds profound problems with Southwest Light Rail construction project

Auditor's report finds profound problems with Southwest Light Rail construction project, and cameras are going to start showing up in more Minnesota Court rooms. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic has cancer surgery

Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic, DFL-Minneapolis, said Tuesday she underwent successful surgery after being diagnosed with cancer. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Tom Crann. Music by Gary Meister.

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No injuries after Duluth mall roof collapses

A section of roof at Duluth's largest mall caved in this morning, amidst one of the snowiest winters on record in the city. This is an MPR News evening update, hosted by Peter Cox. Music by Gary Meister.

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Despite mounting legal costs, Mille Lacs County plans to appeal ruling in tribal case

Over the last six years, Mille Lacs County has spent more than $8 million in attorney’s fees on challenging the boundaries of the Mille Lacs Reservation. Some lawmakers think the state should reimburse the county for its legal costs. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Tom Crann. Music by Gary Meister.

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Ten more face federal charges in alleged huge Feeding our Future fraud case

Ten more face federal charges in alleged huge Feeding our Future fraud case, and Native Americans first-ever get a day at the Capitol with the entire legislature. This is an evening update from MPR News with host Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Legendary former Vikings coach Bud Grant dies at 95

Grant was the Vikings' head coach from 1967-1983 and in 1985. Grant took the Vikings to four Superbowls in eight years. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Tom Crann. Music by Gary Meister.

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