Minnesotans wanting to gamble have many options these days. They can visit a Native American casino, buy scratch-off games at a gas station, yank open pull-tabs at a bar or even play bingo at a church fish fry. But this is a fairly recent phenomenon. Reporter Alex Chhith joins host Eric Roper to discuss the history of gambling in Minnesota.LINKS:<a href="https://www.startribune.com/how-did-gambling-develop-into-a-major-industry-in-minnesota/600364927/">How did gambling develop into a major industry in Minnesota?</a>

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