Heritage Park Update and Hao Nguyen on ICE Prosecutions. Plus, State Fair Dinos and Fat Beach Day
What’s new at the State Fair? Maria Hayden from the Minnesota State Fair tells us about the ‘America Wheel’ for the country’s 250th birthday and more things to check out when you go. Thomas Berry, vice president of the Minneapolis NAACP, says the city has yet to relocate residents who want to leave Heritage Park. Cat Polivoda-Grae of Cake Plus-Size Resale and Fat Beach Day has created welcoming spaces based on fat liberation. Finally, we’re interviewing primary candidates for state and local offices. Our first is Hao Nguyen, who is running for Hennepin County Attorney.
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