Minnesota Now

Minnesota Now: Aug. 1, 2024


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Starting Thursday there are tougher penalties on people who buy guns for someone who isn't supposed to have one. It’s called straw purchasing. We talk to one of the state’s top law enforcement leaders about the new law.


Also going into effect Thursday: Something being dubbed the “Jetson’s Law.”


Today marks one year of legal recreational marijuana use. We check in with the CEO of White Earth’s operation — the state’s largest.


We hear about how Minnesota Nice played out for a group of friends going fishing in our Thank You, Stranger.


Plus, Suni Lee is looking to defend her gold medal all-around title. We check in with our sports contributors as the Olympics continue.

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