Minnesota Now: Aug. 17, 2026
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An undercover operation by federal agents at a Minneapolis church may have violated a court order that barred immigration enforcement agents from being there.
Plus, a look at the wave of Minnesota cities and counties ending their use of Flock cameras.
A new investigation from MPR News and APM Reports takes a look at the man linked to a number of group homes in Minnesota, who is also a high-ranking government official in another country.
Plus, it's been six weeks since wildfires broke out in northeast Minnesota. More ahead on how the U.S. Forest Service is trying to preserve the ecosystem while fighting the fires.
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And, the Vikings have a new starting quarterback. Hear how he did in the first preseason game.
Our Minnesota Music Minute was “Atmosphere of the Microcosm” by Paul Metzger and our Song of the Day was “Last Tuesday” by Chris Koza.
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