Minnesota Now: July 6, 2026
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Ten years ago, Philando Castile was killed by a police officer in the St. Paul suburb of Falcon Heights. His death led to calls for accountability and change in policing. His mother, Valerie Castile, threw herself into that work.
Four Black-led nonprofits in the Twin Cities with a combined 300-plus years of history announced they're coming together to try to have a greater impact. We’ll learn more about what they hope to do with a new collaboration.
Plus, we’ll meet a 14 year old boxer who just won gold at the Junior Olympics.
And Mexico is out of the World Cup, but we’ll hear about how the team’s run inspired fans in the Twin Cities.
Our Minnesota Music Minute was “Are You Coming Home” by clovers daughter, and our Song of the Day was “Naz Reid Book Club” by League Two.
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