Minnesota reaches settlement over underage workers at Smithfield Foods

Update: 2024-11-14

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A meatpacking company will pay a $2 million penalty, after reaching a settlement with the state of Minnesota over alleged child labor violations. The state says it found that Smithfield Foods illegally employed 11 teenagers, some as young as 14, at its plant in St. James between 2021 and 2023. Also, Lindsey Vonn says she’s ready to compete again.

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Minnesota reaches settlement over underage workers at Smithfield Foods

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Minnesota reaches settlement over underage workers at Smithfield Foods