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Nanny State

Brickbat: Now, Hear This

Charles Oliver | 4.24.2014 6:00 AM

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A new ordinance passed by the Minneapolis City Council requires night clubs and other businesses featuring loud music to provide ear plugs to patrons. Council members say they want to help people protect their hearing.

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