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- 1Commentary urges Minnesota school meals to add plant-based options▼Commentary: Minnesota's school meals program should make room for kids with plant-based diets
A commentary in the Minnesota Reformer argues that Minnesota's free school meals program should accommodate students who eat plant-based diets. The piece calls on the state to ensure children following vegetarian or vegan diets have access to suitable meals at school, not just standard menu options. It adds a nutrition and dietary-inclusion angle to ongoing debate over the state's universal school meals program.
- 2Health insurance premiums to jump double digits again in 2027●Double-digit health insurance increases will hit individual and small group plans in 2027, again
Individual and small group health insurance plans face double-digit premium increases for a second straight year in 2027. Outlets including Minnesota Reformer and Civic Media report the hikes will again hit people who buy coverage on their own and workers at small businesses, renewing concerns about affordability of health coverage.
- 3Klobuchar's Midwest college sports knowledge shines at Senate hearing▼Klobuchar’s knowledge of Midwest college sports comes in handy during hearing
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar drew attention during a Senate hearing when her familiarity with Midwest college sports proved useful in questioning. The Minnesota Reformer reported the moment, which quickly circulated among readers who enjoyed the senator's offbeat display of regional sports knowledge in an otherwise formal congressional setting.