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August 22, 2024 1:35 PM

Minnesota Now: Aug. 22, 2024

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by Cathy Wurzer, Aleesa Kuznetsov, Gretchen Brown, Ellen Finn and Alanna Elder

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August 22, 2024 1:20 PM

Rep. Dean Phillips on Harris, Walz and what’s next for him

Minnesota Democratic U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips spoke with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer from the MPR stage at the Minnesota State Fair about the convention, his reflections on the Democratic ticket and what’s next for him.

by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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August 22, 2024 1:12 PM

How much do you know about the Minnesota State Fair?

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Jacob Rorem, Program Associate at the Minnesota Historical Society.

by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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August 22, 2024 12:53 PM

For a 4-H kid, Minnesota State Fair is culmination of months of work

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Minnesota 4-H State Ambassador Henry Lemke and Minnesota State 4-H director, Jennifer Skuza. Lemke also brought his sheep, Gladiola.

by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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August 22, 2024 12:50 PM

Governor Walz makes Minnesota political history at the DNC

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with MPR News’ Senior Politics Reporter Clay Masters live from Chicago.

by Aleesa Kuznetsov, Cathy Wurzer and Clay Masters

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August 21, 2024 12:23 PM

Would a Harris-Walz administration reflect the Minnesota DFL's policy agenda?

Analysts say the good vibes of the Harris-Walz presidential ticket need to be matched by a solid policy platform. Their strategy seems to draw, at least in part, from the platform the Minnesota DFL campaigned on back in 2023.

by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown