Port: Paying the back-to-school tax
Back-to-school week in Minot brings the usual mix of excitement, routine, and bills — including the quiet but hefty cost of school lunches. At nearly $4.70 a meal, a family with two kids can expect to spend more than $1,600 over the year, a burden that even middle-class households feel. While eight other states have made school meals free for all students, North Dakota lawmakers have stopped short. The debate isn’t just about lunch trays — it’s about whether North Dakota is a place where families can prosper.
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