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Minnesota Lawmakers Propose Raising Meat Raffle Prize Limit

4/17/2026

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The prize limit for Minnesota meat raffles may rise from $70 to $200.
Bipartisan lawmakers support the proposed increase.
Representative Jim Nash advocates the change and expects a Minnesota House vote next week.
Raffles date back to World War II and the change would help charities offer larger prizes and support local youth sports.

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Story summary

The prize limit for Minnesota meat raffles may rise from $70 to $200.
Bipartisan lawmakers support the proposed increase.
Representative Jim Nash advocates the change and expects a Minnesota House vote next week.
Raffles date back to World War II and the change would help charities offer larger prizes and support local youth sports.