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Midwesterners keep quirky ‘meat raffle’ tradition alive as a way to score cheap eats — and raise money for charity

https://nypost.com/2026/04/15/lifestyle/midwesterners-keep-quirky-meat-raffle-tradition-alive-as-a-way-to-score-cheap-eats-and-raise-money-for-charity/https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/hot-dogs-steaks-bacon-oh-meat-raffles-keep-beloved-midwest-tradition-a-rcna332003https://apnews.com/video/rising-meat-prices-threaten-a-minnesota-gambling-tradition-5ea6e5f5e0174d61a9782db0dc3d7567
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  • Legislators weigh a higher per-event cap, with a House vote anticipated and Senate action likely, signaling bipartisan momentum.
  • American Legion Post 150 in Waconia shows how rising costs reshape prize formats and fundraising dynamics in real terms.
  • Volunteers emphasize continued popularity and community value of meat raffles despite financial pressure and tighter prize caps.

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Hot dogs and steaks and bacon, oh my! Meat raffles keep a beloved Midwest tradition alive

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Hot dogs and steaks and bacon, oh my! Meat raffles keep a beloved Midwest tradition alive

Rising meat prices threaten a Minnesota gambling tradition

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Rising meat prices threaten a Minnesota gambling tradition

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