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Emily Reese

Walz waiting on VP announcement; new straw purchases law

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is among those awaiting word on the Kamala Harris vice presidential selection but hasn't acknowledged if he's a contender for the Democratic ticket.

And a new law taking effect today increases the penalty for people who illegally purchase firearms in Minnesota for someone ineligible to possess them.

Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.