Minnesota Now: Aug. 19, 2024
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The Democratic National Convention begins Monday in Chicago, one month after the Republican Party held their own convention in Milwaukee. Since then, there’s a new Democratic ticket. MPR News’ correspondent Mark Zdechlik has the latest from the DNC.
And we find out what two young, liberal voters from our “State of Democra-Z” panel think of the campaign by Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz so far.
Minnesota has lost a legend in politics. We remember St. Paul’s longest-serving mayor, George Latimer, and his indelible mark on the Twin Cities — with someone who knew him well, former Minneapolis mayor R.T. Rybak.
Plus, we meet a Paralympian from Park Rapids who is going for gold in Paris next week.
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The Minnesota Music Minute was “Chapter 25” By Sumer.
The Song of the Day was “Run You Out” by Lakewood Cemetery.
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