Minnesota Now: Aug. 20 2024
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One of the former Minneapolis Police Officers convicted in George Floyd’s killing walked out of prison early Tuesday morning. We have the details on his case and what comes next.
A new case has renewed the question: when are kids too young to commit a crime? Experts joined the show to discuss.
School starts again in just two weeks, and students in six school districts will be in class only four days a week instead of five. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke to administrators from the latest school district to make that switch in Northeastern Minnesota.
A Minnesota politician joined the show to reflect on how many women are looking at the historic nature of the 2024 presidential race.
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