Minnesota Now with Cathy Wurzer

Minnesota Now: July 15, 2024

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Former president Donald Trump announced his running mate, JD Vance, at the Republican National Convention on Monday. We have the latest live from the convention. Plus, we unpacked the rhetoric and conspiracy theories that are swirling after an assassination attempt on the former president.

And as Republican party leaders gather in Milwaukee, we heard what two young conservative voters are thinking about the election now.

It was another weekend with heavy rain. We found out how recent floods are affecting water quality.

Plus, we met the new leader of the news organization Sahan Journal.

And we recapped the Minnesota Lynx’s sold-out game against the Indiana Fever, with the new voice of Lynx Radio.

Our Minnesota Music Minute was “She's Got The Fire” by Honeybutter and our Song of the Day was “80 Foot Wave” by The Vaqueros.

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