Minnesota to get $214 million from Meta settlement for kids

Minnesota is set to receive at least $214 million from a national Meta settlement, and state leaders are now debating how that money should be used.

The $214 million is part of a $17 billion national settlement resolving claims that Meta deliberately designed harmful features into its platforms to addict children and teens. 

Minnesota’s share from the government enforcement settlement is to be split into 10 payments, with the first received last month.

“I love any way we can get kids outside, away from screens and devices,” said Lindsey Biller.

Biller was visiting Como Park with her children when she said she was glad to hear about the money coming to Minnesota.

What could the money fund?

“I think any way we can use that money, whether it be supporting after-school programs, summer programs, or just green spaces in St. Paul, I think i...