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New child tax credit; Minnesota's popular school lunches

State officials are urging Minnesotans to file their taxes and potentially claim a new tax credit. Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan said the state is rolling out awareness campaigns about a new child tax credit.

And Minnesota’s new universal school meals program is proving to be more popular than expected. It’s fueling a cooking renaissance at some cafeterias in the state.

Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.