EPISODE · Jul 2, 2026 · 19 MIN
Minneapolis' Open-Air Drug Market Crackdown | Walz Faces Backlash Over Sex Offender Pardon | July 2
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Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6tNo0Bs-93Q July 2 — The city of Minneapolis is announcing a coordinated effort to increase enforcement on what they're calling "open-air drug markets." Officials and other local leaders say they will come together to crack down on drug dealers and those targeting vulnerable communities.Plus, we'll tell you about controversy over a decision to pardon a Minnesota man. The Department of Homeland Security says Tou Lue Vang is undocumented and had been convicted in 2006 of first degree criminal sexual conduct of a child. Vang's victim wanted to a pardon, however. Did you know fireworks can cause anxiety to many people? The sights, sounds and smells remind some them of gunfire or explosions that trigger PTSD. Fireworks can also be stressful for shooting victims.And high heat and rounds of rain are fueling dangerous beach bacteria ahead of the holiday weekend. Bde Maka Ska's beaches are open, but Lake Hiawatha's are closed. The exact reason may surprise you.Join Maria Lisignoli and Johnny Kahner for this episode of 4 Things to Know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6tNo0Bs-93Q July 2 — The city of Minneapolis is announcing a coordinated effort to increase enforcement on what they're calling "open-air drug markets." Officials and other local leaders say they will come together to crack down on drug dealers and those targeting vulnerable communities.Plus, we'll tell you about controversy over a decision to pardon a Minnesota man. The Department of Homeland Security says Tou Lue Vang is undocumented and had been convicted in 2006 of first degree criminal sexual conduct of a child. Vang's victim wanted to a pardon, however. Did you know fireworks can cause anxiety to many people? The sights, sounds and smells remind some them of gunfire or explosions that trigger PTSD. Fireworks can also be stressful for shooting victims.And high heat and rounds of rain are fueling dangerous beach bacteria ahead of the holiday weekend. Bde Maka Ska's beaches are open, but Lake Hiawatha's are closed. The exact reason may surprise you.Join Maria Lisignoli and Johnny Kahner for this episode of 4 Things to Know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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