Minnesota Now

Minnesota Now: Aug. 8, 2024


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They say it takes ten years to make an overnight success. We’ll hear how Gov. Walz took a little more than a year of careful orchestration to be thrust into the national spotlight this week.


And eleven uncommitted delegates will head to the Democratic National Convention. We’ll get their take on the Harris-Walz ticket.


We’ll look at Walz’s military history that has been placed under scrutiny.


Plus, a new competition is debuting at the Paris Olympics — it is called breaking, but it’s formerly known as break dancing. We’ll learn about the sport’s roots here in Minnesota from a hip hop scholar.


Ever wanted to submit your baked goods to the Minnesota State Fair? We’ll hear tips from a pro, in our segment Professional Help.


And we’ll get even more Olympics news, including how Minnesotan athletes are fairing in Paris, from our sports guys Wally and Eric.


Our Minnesota Music Minute was “Leather Soul” by ANT.

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