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Protests at the U of M as regents report vandalism tied to a land sale. Minneapolis police wrap a major crime sweep with dozens of arrests. A Minnesota family wins a disability rights case at the Supreme Court. Plus, flooding threats, major road closures, a Vikings update, and a wild win in boys' volleyball. Join Maria Lisignoli for 4 Things to Know this Friday, June 13th. Learn more about your ad...

Governor Walz is in Washington, D.C., facing questions alongside fellow Democratic governors about sanctuary state policies. In Brooklyn Center, police shot a man after an overnight standoff. We’ll also update you on the fight over mining near the Boundary Waters and share a weekend road trip idea to Safari North Wildlife Park. Plus: protests are planned across Minnesota, a woman is released from...

A domestic violence call in Freeborn County ended in a shooting that left two people dead and several officers on leave. In the Twin Cities, protests continue after federal agents arrested activist Isavela Lopez during a major drug raid that investigators say uncovered 900 pounds of meth. Meanwhile, two men are facing federal charges after police say they brought machinegun-modified weapons to hig...

Minnesota narrowly avoids a government shutdown after lawmakers work overtime to pass a state budget. A former state senator, Justin Eichorn, pushes to dismiss federal charges connected to an underage prostitution sting, claiming selective prosecution. A new Minneapolis Police Department memo reiterates officers are not to assist with federal immigration enforcement, raising questions after last w...

Minnesota lawmakers are racing the clock in a special session to finalize the state budget, and a controversial health care proposal is in the spotlight. Plus, the University of Minnesota plans a significant tuition hike, and new federal travel bans are hitting home. We’ve also got updates on a deadly train collision, a heartbreaking murder-suicide in Minneapolis, and the latest in the search for...

Authorities are combing through a landfill searching for a missing Twin Cities Boy. Police say no one has been arrested. We tell you what's going on. Plus, WCCO's capitol reporter Caroline Cummings gets you caught up on breaking news in St. Paul.. And what comes next. Then, WCCO's Senior Investigative Reporter Jennifer Mayerle joins the show to talk about her role in a getting a new state law pass...

The jury is deliberating in the trial of Derrick Thompson. Hear how the prosecution and defense made their emphatic closing arguments. Plus, the cannabis lottery is finally year. But some community members are concerned over road safety. How will police test for high drivers? Then, we hear from a Minnesota civil rights group, who says a new travel ban will harm some of our local communities. And i...

A Homeland Security operation on Lake Street sparks confusion and outrage in Minneapolis, with city leaders calling for answers. We’re also tracking Operation Safe Summer, launched just days after two mass shootings rocked the Twin Cities. In court, a dramatic turn in the Derrek Thompson trial as his own brother testifies that Thompson was behind the wheel. And for the first time, we hear from the...

A man is dead after what authorities are calling a "use-of-force" incident in Paynesville. We'll tell you what we know so far. Then, it was the fourth day of testimony in the trial of Derek Thompson. You'll hear one of the victim's sisters take the stand in an emotional day in court. Plus, if you've recently been to the Mall of America — listen up — because you could have been exposed to the measl...

One woman is dead, and five others are hurt after a mass shooting. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara describes the crime scene as a "warzone" at Boom Island Park. Why police need your help. Plus, one state trooper takes the stand in the deadly crash trial of Derrick Thompson. Then, state workers return to the office today. Why it might not be for long. And when will this bad air go away? Join...

Testimony continues in the deadly crash trial of Derrick Thompson. One year after Officer Jamal Mitchell’s death, family and fellow officers remember his sacrifice. Plus: PFAS cleanup tech debuts in Lake Elmo, and a semi crash shuts down I-94 in Minneapolis. Also: wildfire concerns, school vandalism in River Falls, a new solar plant in Rogers, and big news from the Vikings and Taylor Swift. Join M...

Wildfires near Duluth are nearly contained, but smoke from Canada is prompting an air quality alert. The search continues for a missing teen in Columbia Heights, and a former state trooper pleads not guilty in a crash that killed an 18-year-old. Plus, the Timberwolves’ season ends in Game 5, and Minnesota's Frost celebrate another Walter Cup win. Join Maria Lisignoli for 4 Things to Know this Thur...

Derrick Thompson's legal team says his brother is to blame for the crash that killed five women. Another person is arrested in Minnesota's massive pandemic fraud case, caught just before fleeing to Dubi. A Minneapolis woman pleads guilty to murder after driving into a crowd, and a long-awaited highway project finally breaks ground in Jordan. Plus, we cover the latest on COVID vaccine guidance, the...

Jury selection begins in the trial of a man accused of killing five young women in a tragic crash nearly two years ago. Minnesota lawmakers return from the holiday weekend with major budget work left to do. Crews in northern Minnesota shift their focus to protecting wild rice lakes after recent wildfires. And the Minnesota Frost are PWHL champs—again! Plus, the latest on the dismemberment trial in...

Hundreds of veterans — young and old —attended the annual Memorial Day ceremony at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. It's a day they say is filled with pride and pain. Then, a big night for basketball. We hear from Timberwolves' superstar Anthony Edwards ahead of game 4 of the Western Conference Finals. Plus, there's finally some good news on wildfire relief up north. And in today's Bright Spot — i...

Hear from community members as they honor George Floyd at the second annual remembrance day. Then, could a Rochester woman get charged? The impacted family speaks out. Plus, a St. Paul executive director is charged for possession of child porn. And a breakdown of what's next at the state capitol. Join Maria Lisignoli and Johnny Kahner for 4 Things To Know This Friday, May 23. Learn more about your...

A U of M student is being released from ICE custody, and Stillwater Prison could close—but not without pushback from formerly incarcerated leaders. We also break down reactions to President Trump’s sweeping budget bill and remember a longtime Plymouth Police Chief. Plus: new marijuana dispensaries, AI to prevent crashes, Memorial Day boating safety, and a mini State Fair kickoff. Join Maria Lisign...

U.S. Department of Justice attempts to drop lawsuit against the Minneapolis Police Department; city leaders and community members respond. Plus, fighting fires from the sky. We talk to one of the nation's leading aerial firefighter companies. And one tax proposal that some cannabis companies say is too "high". Join Maria Lisignoli and Johnny Kahner for this episode of 4 Things To Know this Wednesd...

Minnesota athletes sue to block transgender players from girls’ softball. Wildfires burn over 30,000 acres in the Northland. A new report reveals both progress and problems in MPD reform. Plus, why the St. Paul Saints are embracing their “boring” name. Join Maria Lisignoli and Johnny Kahner for 4 Things to Know this Tuesday, May 20th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, disturbing charges filed against a Minneapolis elementary school teacher. Why the school district isn't sharing information. Plus, legislators tell you why shouldn't worry about the upcoming special session. Then, leadership changes made at the Minneapolis Police Department. Join Maria Lisignoli and Johnny Kahner this Monday, May 19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...

Correctional officers push back on the Stillwater Prison closure, advocates fight to protect health care for undocumented immigrants, leaders respond to wildfire damage up north, and Hopkins honors Paige Bueckers ahead of her WNBA debut. Plus: a suspicious toddler death, UnitedHealth under investigation, and what to know about Art-A-Whirl this weekend. Join Maria Lisignoli and Johnny Kahner on 4 T...

Severe storms are moving in across Minnesota, with tornado warnings in effect across much of the state. We have the latest from NEXT Weather meteorologists. Plus, progress on northern wildfires, a high-stakes budget deal at the Capitol, and the plan to shut down Stillwater Prison by 2029. Also in this episode: a tragic house fire in Brooklyn Park, a disturbing case involving a Richfield school emp...

More than 33 thousand acres burned north of Duluth, hear what local leaders are planning. Plus, a warning for parents in Richfield. And it's a huge night for the Timberwolves. Join Maria Lisignoli and Johnny Kahner for 4 Things to Know this Wednesday, May 14. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thousands of burned acres in northern Minnesota force evacuations. Governor Walz says more Minnesotans should prepare to evacuate. Plus, UnitedHealth stock plummets amid a company shakeup.  And Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell speaks on the team heading across the pond, again. Join Maria Lisignoli and Johnny Kahner for 4 Things to Know this Tuesday, May 13.  Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

A fast-moving wildfire in northern Minnesota forces evacuations, and air quality worsens under red flag warnings. We break down the state budget standoff with just eight days left in the legislative session, spotlight Gus Walz’s CBS appearance, and cover top headlines from Trump’s new drug pricing order to moon gazing and major Minnesota sports. Join Maria Lisignoli and Johnny Kahner for 4 Things...