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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Steve Karnowski and Mark Vancleave

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

US Meat Raffles - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

In these polarizing times, Minnesotans have found something they can agree on — the thrill of a meat raffle.

Meat raffles have been popular in pockets of the U.S. for decades, offering a fun way to raise money for charities while handing out prizes ranging from ground beef and hot dogs to chicken breasts and steaks. But while inflation has surged and meat prices have soared, Minnesota's $70 per-event prize limit hasn't changed in nearly 40 years.

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