Two Critically Injured in Minneapolis Hit-and-Run, Teacher of the Year on Trial, and Drones as First Responders

25/08/2025 13 min
Two Critically Injured in Minneapolis Hit-and-Run, Teacher of the Year on Trial, and Drones as First Responders

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Monday, August 25th. Minneapolis police are searching for a blue SUV after a bicyclist, and a pedestrian were critically injured in a South Minneapolis hit-and-run. Then, former Minnesota Teacher of the Year Abdul Wright heads to trial on criminal sexual conduct charges. Plus, Minnetonka launches the state’s first “Drones as First Responders” program, and it’s State Patrol Day at the Minnesota State Fair.Also in this episode: special primaries that could shift control of the Minnesota Senate, a protest outside the Minneapolis VA, a teen arrested after a stolen car chase in Vadnais Heights, new parking fees near the fairgrounds, and Starbucks bringing back its Pumpkin Spice Latte early.Join Maria Lisignoli and Johnny Kahner for 4 Things to Know
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