1998 Murder Case: Hennepin Co. Attorney Calls for Court to Vacate Conviction, Special Primary Election for Hortman’s Seat

12/08/2025 14 min
1998 Murder Case: Hennepin Co. Attorney Calls for Court to Vacate Conviction, Special Primary Election for Hortman’s Seat

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Episode Synopsis

Tuesday, August 12th. Hennepin County’s top prosecutor moves to overturn a decades-old Minneapolis murder conviction, saying the man imprisoned for killing Ann Prazniak is innocent. Then, voters cast ballots in the primary for the late Melissa Hortman’s House seat, and St. Paul chooses a new city council member. Plus, the capital city continues recovering from a massive cyberattack, and HCMC faces a vote that could dissolve its healthcare board.Also in this episode: a cannabis licensing battle in Albert Lea, a new baby for a Minneapolis mayoral candidate, and Taylor Swift announces her 12th album. The Vikings prep for joint practices and a matchup with the Patriots, and the Twins take on the Yankees in New York.Join Maria Lisignoli and Johnny Kahner for 4 Things to Know.
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