Friday, August 1st. Air quality remains a concern across Minnesota as wildfire smoke settles in — but it’s not just humans being affected. We look at how the haze is impacting pets, from coughing to pale gums. Then, Suni Lee’s stolen statue sparks outrage in St. Paul, and the Minnesota Twins trade nearly half their roster in a dramatic deadline overhaul. Plus, new Minnesota laws take effect today — including housing protections for service dog trainers and tougher penalties for repeat DWIs.
Also in this episode: Families begin receiving advance child tax credit payments, missing a driver’s test now comes with a fee, and student loan interest returns for many. In Texas, officials face backlash over their response to deadly July floods, and Kamala Harris speaks out in her first post-election interview.
Join Maria Lisignoli and Johnny Kahner for 4 Things to Know.

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