4 Things To Know from WCCO
4 Things To Know from WCCO
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"I Thought I Was Going to Die," Turbulent Delta Flight Injures Dozens, How Wildfire Smoke Impacts Your Lungs, Mayo’s AI Breakthrough in Cancer Fight
15 minutes Posted Jul 31, 2025 at 7:09 pm.
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Thursday, July 31st. Severe turbulence forces a Delta flight to make an emergency landing at MSP, sending more than 20 people to the hospital. Then, much of Minnesota remains under an air quality alert due to Canadian wildfires — we dig into how that smoke impacts your lungs. Plus, thousands of Minnesota renters could get money back from a $5 million settlement, and AI at Mayo Clinic leads to a breakthrough in diagnosing pancreatic cancer.
Also in this episode: Former officer J. Alexander Kueng petitions to end probation early, a civic pledge follows the political assassinations of the Hortmans, and Governor Walz endorses Mayor Jacob Frey. Celsius drinks recalled due to booze mishap, new attractions are coming to the State Fair, and downtown Minneapolis hosts a “Big Honking Truck Parade.”
Join Maria Lisignoli and Johnny Kahner for 4 Things to Know.

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