Lawmakers propose licenses for copper sellers to reduce stealing
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Minnesota legislators are considering a measure to require any person selling copper to have a state-issued license to curb wire theft. St. Paul is one city that has been plagued by copper wire loss from street lights, creating dark neighborhoods. Also, the state Senate backed a bill that adds extra legal protections for renters. The is the evening MPR News update, hosted by Emily Reese. Theme music by Gary Meister.
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