Minnesota Now: Aug. 4, 2026
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With the primaries a week away, we'll talk to Secretary of State Steve Simon about how elections staff are preparing for possible threats and working to make sure this year's elections are fair and secure.
Tens of thousands of Hmong and Lao soldiers fought alongside the U.S. in the Secret War in Laos. More than 50 years later, Secret War veterans in Minnesota are now eligible for benefits.
Remember Rosie the Riveter? We'll talk about the life of a Minnesota woman who went to work during World War II.
A new book named after Roseville's "Har Mar" strip mall tells the stories of women living in Turkey and Minnesota.
Our Minnesota Music Minute was “You Got It All” by The Jets, and our Song of the Day was "Come to Me" by Lily and Madeline.
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