Minnesota Now: Aug. 22, 2023
Parts of Minnesota are under scorching heat Tuesday and Xcel energy asked customers to turn up their thermostats a couple degrees. We’ll talk to an Xcel representative about how to prepare the grid for extreme weather.
The school year is fast approaching for most students in Minnesota and for some, it has already begun. We’ll learn about a program that aims to give students extra support with mental health and other struggles.
We’ll find out what’s next for a charter school that was evicted from a North Minneapolis church.
We’ll cover all you need to know heading into this year’s State Fair.
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