Wildfire Smoke Prompts Alert, West Nile Spreads Early, Minnetonka Police Get Live Body Cams, 25 Years Since Granite Falls Tornado

25/07/2025 14 min
Wildfire Smoke Prompts Alert, West Nile Spreads Early, Minnetonka Police Get Live Body Cams, 25 Years Since Granite Falls Tornado

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Episode Synopsis

Friday, July 25th. Smoky skies cover Minnesota as wildfires in Canada spark an Air Quality Alert — we explain what’s causing the haze and how long it might last. Then, West Nile virus is detected earlier than usual across the Twin Cities, prompting warnings from mosquito control officials. Plus, Minnetonka police roll out new live-streaming body cams, and we look back at the Granite Falls tornado, 25 years later.Also in this episode: a deadly shooting at the University of New Mexico, a train derailment involving hazardous materials near Watkins, and planned immigration protests in Minneapolis. We also spotlight Black Business Week at George Floyd Square, explain new no-show fines for driver's tests, and hear from a local NFL linebacker at Vikings training camp.And finally, would you try Guinness ice cream? Join Maria Lisignoli and Johnny Kahner for 4 Things to Know.
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