Friday, August 8th. WNBA coaches call for action after sex toys are repeatedly thrown onto the court. The Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve speaks out. Then, a Duluth man is recovering after being shot while driving on I-35, with police saying stray target practice bullets may be to blame. Plus, a new wave of car break-ins hits Minneapolis neighborhoods, and Minnesota’s Irish Fair kicks off under a sweltering heat advisory.
Also in this episode: Canada warns wildfire smoke could linger until fall, St. Paul honors the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Japan, and a new ranking names Minnesota’s top public and private high schools. The historic Stone Arch Bridge reopens with a weekend celebration, the Vikings gear up for preseason kickoff, and Joey Chestnut tackles a six-foot “Land of 10,000 Calories” hot dog at CHS Field.
Join Maria Lisignoli and Johnny Kahner for 4 Things to Know.

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