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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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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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