Minnesota Now: Aug. 3, 2026
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People living at the encampment at Pig's Eye Park in St. Paul have until Wednesday to leave. That's when the city says it will clear the site. We'll hear from one group working to support people there and plan for what's next.
Dozens of Minnesota cities are trying to shore up their water systems after a cyberattack last week. A cybersecurity expert explains what made these systems vulnerable.
And county workers in Chisago County are still at the picket line in what has become the longest county worker strike on record in Minnesota. And it's impacting resident's social services.
Plus, we'll talk to a former employee at Pearson's the company behind the beloved Salted Nut Rolls, after news that the St. Paul factory is shutting down.
Our Minnesota Music Minute was “Sycamore” by Pit Stop and our Song of the Day was “$mile” by Karate Chop Silence.
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