Wednesday, August 20 — Capitol security is under review after the deadly June attacks on lawmakers — Caroline Cummings reports from today’s first panel meeting. Plus, a major leadership shake-up at Target as the retailer names a new CEO. Then, Beret Leone shares how the Minnesota Air National Guard is preparing for new aircraft with a big construction project on the way. And with the State Fair just hours away, food prices are climbing — Tino Lettieri reflects on how much has changed since he started selling pizza on a stick in 1990.
Also today: Minneapolis police arrest three juveniles connected to a recent string of car break-ins, and video of a city council leader sparks controversy for her onstage comments about Mayor Jacob Frey.
Plus, four girls are rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard after getting stranded on an island in Lake Superior, and a Minneapolis teen wins $25,000 for developing tech to detect AI-generated images.
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Tuesday, August 19 — Minnesota’s Attorney General is suing TikTok, claiming it targets kids — Jonah Kaplan breaks down the case. Plus, Minneapolis unveils a $78 million housing plan, its largest ever, and Shakopee announces a new outdoor music venue: the Mystic Lake Amphitheater.
Also today: discounted Minnesota State Fair tickets are only available through tomorrow. Plus, a Minneapolis woman is recovering after being shot through her dining room window, the city of Waseca deals with ongoing sewage and wastewater problems, and childhood vaccination rates continue to decline.
In sports: Justin Jefferson returns to Vikings practice, the Twins face the A’s, and the Lynx take on the Liberty.
And good news for anglers: listen for the new walleye limits on Mille Lacs Lake.
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Monday, August 18 — Back-to-school sticker shock, fair food debuts, and a powerful story of healing through service dogs. Families are feeling the pinch as back-to-school shopping gets more expensive — Beret Leone shares ways to save. Then: new eats are hitting the Minnesota State Fair, including the wild “Uncrustaburger.”
Also today: major overnight road closures on I-35W, and how Helping Paws is training service dogs with help from local seniors. Plus: a scary week involving children and gun violence, a campaign announcement in Hennepin County, and the latest in the Minneapolis mayoral race. And in brighter news: meet the oldest lake trout ever recorded in the Great Lakes. Join Johnny Kahner for 4 Things to Know.

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Friday, August 15 — A deadly fire at a senior apartment building in St. Paul leaves one woman dead, as investigators work to figure out what sparked the flames. Then, a former school counselor is facing disturbing charges for allegedly recording a student without their knowledge. Also today: new state charges — including attempted murder and animal cruelty — have been filed against the man accused in the brutal attacks on Minnesota lawmakers. And the Champlin Police Department is being recognized for their efforts amid those tragic shootings. Plus: A wave of car break-ins stretches across the metro, a toddler accidentally shoots himself in a Brooklyn Center home, and a former college professor admits to embezzling more than $600K. We’ll also tell you about big changes coming to a historic Minneapolis golf course, an update on J.J. McCarthy and Jordan Love, and the sweet return of Krispy Kreme to Minnesota. Join Johnny Kahner for 4 Things to Know

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Thursday, August 14 — A missing persons mystery resurfaces in Sartell after human remains are found in the Mississippi River, possibly linked to a case that’s been cold for nearly 60 years. Plus: The state’s largest labor union is calling out three companies for alleged wage theft that they say has costed workers hundreds of thousands. Then, pressure mounts on the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency as residents demand accountability for toxic lead emissions near Eagan. And we have new disturbing details connected to the murder of UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson — this time involving cyberstalking charges against a New York man. Also: Minnesota firefighters head north to battle Canada’s raging wildfires, and Vikings fans see lineman Christian Darrisaw face another team for the first time since he suffered a bad knee injury last season. Join Johnny Kahner for 4 Things to Know.

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Wednesday, August 13. The Minnesota Twins are officially off the market— despite months of speculation, the Pohlad family says they’re staying put as majority owners. The team plans to bring in new investment partners, but fans remain frustrated amid record-low attendance and stagnant payroll spending. Plus: More than 100 car break-ins reported in Minneapolis — police are investigating a major crime wave. Then, the community of Forest Lake comes together to honor a fallen detective. And, a discrimination case filed against Buffalo Wild Wings in Owatonna after an 18-year-old alleges harassment in a bathroom. Join Johnny Kahner for this episode of 4 Things to Know.

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Tuesday, August 12th. Hennepin County’s top prosecutor moves to overturn a decades-old Minneapolis murder conviction, saying the man imprisoned for killing Ann Prazniak is innocent. Then, voters cast ballots in the primary for the late Melissa Hortman’s House seat, and St. Paul chooses a new city council member. Plus, the capital city continues recovering from a massive cyberattack, and HCMC faces a vote that could dissolve its healthcare board.
Also in this episode: a cannabis licensing battle in Albert Lea, a new baby for a Minneapolis mayoral candidate, and Taylor Swift announces her 12th album. The Vikings prep for joint practices and a matchup with the Patriots, and the Twins take on the Yankees in New York.
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Monday, August 11th. A rare mechanical failure nearly drains Lake Alice at William O’Brien State Park, and the DNR is working to fix it. Then, a deputy is still recovering months after a squad car crash — and now the driver is facing criminal charges. Plus, the search intensifies for a missing 85-year-old Pine County woman, and the Mall of America celebrates 33 years.
Also in this episode: a shooting at a Cub Foods entrance, a correctional officer stabbed in Rush City, and a new resource center helping teachers get free school supplies. Twins' rookie Luke Keaschall extends his hitting streak, and Duluth welcomes its first set of quadruplets in more than 20 years.
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Friday, August 8th. WNBA coaches call for action after sex toys are repeatedly thrown onto the court. The Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve speaks out. Then, a Duluth man is recovering after being shot while driving on I-35, with police saying stray target practice bullets may be to blame. Plus, a new wave of car break-ins hits Minneapolis neighborhoods, and Minnesota’s Irish Fair kicks off under a sweltering heat advisory.
Also in this episode: Canada warns wildfire smoke could linger until fall, St. Paul honors the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Japan, and a new ranking names Minnesota’s top public and private high schools. The historic Stone Arch Bridge reopens with a weekend celebration, the Vikings gear up for preseason kickoff, and Joey Chestnut tackles a six-foot “Land of 10,000 Calories” hot dog at CHS Field.
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Thursday, August 7th. The man accused of assassinating former Speaker Melissa Hortman pleads not guilty in court, while hundreds call for a government building to be renamed in her honor. Then, a major sex trafficking sting leads to 10 arrests and rescues three women. Plus, thousands of volunteers pack tens of thousands of backpacks for kids ahead of back-to-school season.
Also in this episode: WCCO’s Mike Max drops in for 20 minutes to preview his new football TV and podcast show that launches tonight.
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