Minnesota Now: July 23, 2026
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Vance Boelter, who shot Minnesota lawmakers last year, was sentenced for murder Thursday. He was sentenced to two life sentences plus 40 years, to be served consecutively.
Alex Pretti was killed by federal immigration agents on a busy Minneapolis street six months ago. We heard more about how that block has changed since.
Congresswoman Angie Craig and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan are battling to become the Democratic nominee for a U.S. Senate seat. We got an analysis on their race ahead of their MPR News debate set for Monday.
And the Northside of Minneapolis is hosting its first ever jazz festival!
The Minnesota Music Minute was “If I Don't Have You” by Monique Blakey. The Song of the Day was “HIGHER!” by Dijon.
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