Minnesota Now

Minnesota Now: Aug. 11, 2025


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St. Paul officials confirmed the cyberattack causing chaos in the city for the last two weeks was a ransomware attack. How does a ransomware attack impact a city? We'll break down what this means and how the city may be recovering with an expert from Metro State University.


Minneapolis is holding its tenth Trans Equity Summit . The event provides workshops and resources to the trans community. An organizer will join us to reflect the summit's impact.


And, today is the Minneapolis Civil Rights Department Director's last day on the job. Michelle Phillips will join us for an exit interview.


Plus, the Vikings won their first preseason game over the weekend. We'll get the weekly sports roundup from our contributors Wally and Eric.


Our Minnesota Music Minute was “Basketball” by Kurtis Blow and our Song of the Day was “Guitars Pickin', Fiddles Playin'“ by Goose Creek Symphony.

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