Monday, August 4 — Police departments in Minnesota and across the country are struggling to hire — and now, one local lawmaker is asking for a federal solution to help fill the ranks. We'll tell you what it could mean for metro-area agencies. Then, an update on the cyber-attack that hit St. Paul — Capitol reporter Caroline Cummings has the latest.
Also in this episode: A big night under the lights at Vikings training camp (though Justin Jefferson still isn’t suiting up), and finally some relief from the wildfire smoke that’s been choking the region. Plus, a shooter is still on the run after a deadly mass shooting in Montana, a woman is seriously hurt after a motorcycle crash in St. Paul Park, and State Rep. Kaohly Her announces a mayoral run against Melvin Carter.
And: Actress and Minnesota native Loni Anderson has died, Regan Smith sets a world record in the pool, and the Lynx dominate the WNBA standings.
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