Minnesota Now Aug. 30, 2023

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At least four county sheriffs and two local police departments pulled officers out of schools in protest of a new state law.

Two years ago today, the last United States forces left Afghanistan. Hundreds of thousands of Afghans fled their homes, some to Minnesota. We hear from five Afghans about their lives today.

While a hurricane hits Florida’s gulf coast, things look pretty calm here in Minnesota. We learn how long the mild weather will stick around.

And we meet a man cycling the length of the Mississippi river ... with his tuba!

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