Minnesota Now

Minnesota Now: Aug. 4, 2025


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After allegations of widespread fraud and FBI raids, the state is shutting down a housing stabilization services program funded through state Medicaid. We talk to a KARE 11 reporter who helped break the story.


Many of Trump's planned tariffs take effect this week. We learn how higher taxes on imported products could affect your wallet.


Plus, wildfire smoke from Canada has been spilling into Minnesota. We hear from an expert in Canada about one of the country's worst wildfire seasons on record.


And the biggest losers of the MLB trade deadline may be Minnesota Twins fans. We get the latest on that story and more with Wally and Eric.


Our Minnesota Music Minute was “Dreams Go” by Poliça and our Song of the Day was “When’s It Gonna End” by Clayton Ryan and Molly Brandt.

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