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Get your Minnesota news from WCCO all in one place with new episodes weekdays at 3 pm CST. Maria Lisignoli and Johnny Kahner cover the biggest stories, weather, sports, plus a bright spot to keep you connected to your community. Start your commute with 4 Things to Know: A Daily News Podcast from WCCO. Follow and listen wherever you get your podcasts. For more news coverage, check out WCCO.com.

  1. 14 HR AGO

    Remembering the Hortmans at the State Capitol, Major Blow for the Minnesota Twins

    Tuesday, February 17th — The Minnesota Legislature returns to the Capitol for the first time since last summer’s tragedy, honoring the lives of Melissa and Mark Hortman as a closely divided House and Senate begin a session that will require bipartisan cooperation. A new Ramsey County report finds a restorative justice approach is significantly reducing repeat youth crime. Today is also the deadline for the federal government to turn over key evidence to Hennepin County prosecutors in the investigation into the shooting death of Renee Good, as tensions over federal cooperation continue. And the Twins face a major blow with ace Pablo López likely out for the season after a torn UCL.Plus, Maria talks with CBS News senior correspondent Norah O’Donnell about her new book We the Women and her upcoming Minneapolis stop. We also cover a Team USA women’s hockey watch party, Blake girls hockey returning to state, and a Richfield dad’s backyard rink bringing a neighborhood together. Join Maria Lisignoli and Johnny Kahner for today’s episode of 4 Things to Know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    17 min

  2. 1 DAY AGO

    FBI Declines to Share Evidence in Pretti Case, Two People Die After Falling Through Ice

    Monday, February 16th — The BCA says the FBI is refusing to share evidence in the Alex Pretti investigation, raising concerns about cooperation in several high-profile cases. Minnesota lawmakers push back against the federal immigration crackdown ahead of the legislative session, while the Capitol prepares to honor the late Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman. We also cover two tragic ice-related deaths in Hennepin County, the ongoing impact of Operation Metro Surge on families and businesses, a restaurant shooting in Columbia Heights, and a strong showing for Team USA Women’s Hockey and Anthony Edwards. Plus, the Shamrock Shake is back. Join Maria Lisignoli and Johnny Kahner for today’s episode of 4 Things to Know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    16 min

  3. 4 DAYS AGO

    Don Lemon and other Arrested Protesters Head to Court, Restaurant Owners Demand Answers as ICE Surge Ends

    Thursday, February 13 — Protesters and journalists arrested inside a church tied to a local ICE leader are in court today, and the controversial federal immigration surge that drew protests is now ending with mixed messages between state and federal leaders. Dozens of restaurant workers and owners, backed by the Restaurant Opportunities Center, rallied outside Hospitality Minnesota’s downtown Minneapolis headquarters calling for workplace protections and a response to their "86 ICE" demands, including safety plans, barring ICE entry without warrants and welcoming back fearful staff just as Valentine’s weekend nears. They say they’ve sent nearly 2,000 letters with no reply. Plus, more than 1,000 advocates push gun-violence prevention at the State Capitol, a federal judge dismisses charges in a high-profile ICE shooting case, Interstate 94 will close again, the Minnesota Golf Show returns, PJ Fleck’s contract gets a boost, and Delta announces new nonstop service from MSP to Maui. Join Johnny Kahner for today’s episode of 4 Things to Know Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    15 min

  4. 5 DAYS AGO

    Operation Metro Surge Ends, Walz Warns of "Deep Damage" as ICE Agents Leave Minnesota

    Thursday, February 12th — The Trump administration announces the end of the federal immigration surge in Minnesota after more than two months and more than 4,000 arrests, with a drawdown of agents now underway. Governor Tim Walz reacts to the “deep damage” left behind and pushes for financial help for businesses, while state leaders testify in a high-stakes Senate hearing on Minnesota’s immigration policies and cooperation with federal authorities. House Democrats also press for accountability, with local police warning ICE operations are straining public safety resources. Plus, a Fargo disappearance is now a murder investigation, Congress considers new proof-of-citizenship voting requirements, new security measures ahead of the Minnesota legislative session, AI cameras crack down on distracted driving, a rare sexually transmitted fungal infection emerges in the Twin Cities, and Minnesota athletes make headlines at the Olympics. Join Maria Lisignoli and Johnny Kahner for today’s episode of 4 Things to Know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    14 min

  5. 6 DAYS AGO

    Inside Look Into Whipple Federal Building Holding ICE Detainees; Attorney Alleges Poor Conditions, Duluth Deputies Kill Man

    Wednesday, February 10th - Fresh concerns are raised about conditions at the Whipple federal building after new court filings describe detainees struggling to access legal help. Plus, the Attorney General testifies about the ongoing ICE surge in Minnesota, the BCA investigates a deputy-involved shooting in Duluth, and state leaders roll out a new Climate Action Framework. We also cover a Burnsville homicide investigation, a record prostitution sting, falling traffic deaths, new Mall of America parking options, and what new research says about coffee and dementia. Join Maria Lisignoli and Johnny Kahner for today’s episode of 4 Things to Know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    14 min

  6. 10 FEB

    Capitol Hill Hearing on ICE, Welch Ski Hill Death, St. Cloud Stabbing Jolts Minnesota Politics

    Tuesday, February 10th — Federal immigration enforcement is under intense scrutiny today as leaders of ICE, Border Patrol, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services testify on Capitol Hill following deadly shootings and weeks of unrest in Minneapolis. Lawmakers pressed agency heads on protests, agent conduct, training, and the rollout of body cameras, while officials pointed to a recent de-escalation tied to Operation Metro Surge. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz says that federal surge is causing “catastrophic” economic damage, citing lost business and declining demand as he signals optimism that the operation could be drawn down within days. We take you to Malcolm Yards, where the governor laid out his case and addressed uncertainty surrounding federal decision-making. Also today: a 25-year-old Minneapolis man dies in a heartbreaking incident at Welch Village ski area; a St. Cloud homicide leads Republican gubernatorial candidate Jeff Johnson to suspend his campaign after his daughter is killed and her husband charged with murder; and police investigate a fatal shooting of a 14-year-old boy in Burnsville. Plus, Minnesota Senator John Hoffman announces his return to the Capitol months after surviving a targeted shooting, a man convicted of straw purchasing dozens of guns is sentenced to prison, Target announces job cuts alongside a plan to boost in-store staffing, and the Senate could soon vote on lifting a decades-old ban on mining near the Boundary Waters. In sports, Team USA women’s hockey faces Canada, Minnesota goalies take the Olympic ice for Sweden, and we end with a bright spot: the remarkable survival of a tiny dog who endured nearly three weeks of brutal winter cold in North Dakota. Join Maria Lisignoli and Johnny Kahner for today’s episode of 4 Things to Know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    15 min

  7. 9 FEB

    Governor's Race Upended After Candidate's Daughter Violently Killed, 'Worst of Worst' Debunked: New Data Shows Many ICE Arrests Involve No Criminal Record

    Monday, February 9th — Minnesota’s governor’s race is shaken by tragedy. Republican candidate Jeff Johnson has suspended his campaign after his daughter was killed in St. Cloud in what police say appears to be a domestic violence homicide. At the same time, another major shift in the race: Dr. Scott Jensen is dropping his bid for governor and instead running for state auditor, focusing his campaign on investigating fraud in state government. Plus, new internal data obtained by CBS News shows that fewer than 14 percent of people arrested by ICE in President Trump’s first year back in office had violent criminal charges or convictions, while nearly 40 percent had no criminal record at all, offering a clearer picture of who is being targeted under current enforcement. We also take you inside a Robbinsdale school where students turned plans for a walkout into a positive, student-led “chain of love” supporting families affected by immigration crackdowns, and attorneys conduct a court-approved inspection of the Whipple Federal Building following a lawsuit alleging inadequate conditions for detainees. Plus: new developments in high-profile Minnesota immigration cases involving detained students and families, upcoming congressional oversight hearings as a funding deadline for the Department of Homeland Security approaches, a new state effort using AI to detect Medicaid fraud, and growing concern over a proposed copper-nickel mine near the Boundary Waters. In sports and headlines, Lindsey Vonn suffers a serious crash at the Olympics, Team USA earns its first gold, and Budweiser tops the Super Bowl Ad Meter with a milestone anniversary spot. Join Maria Lisignoli and Johnny Kahner for today’s episode of 4 Things to Know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    15 min

  8. 6 FEB

    “Devastating Blow to Minnesota”: Businesses Mobilize as ICE Surge Continues

    Friday, February 6 — Small business leaders across the Twin Cities are sounding the alarm over what they call a dire and accelerating financial crisis tied to Operation Metro Surge. For the first time, they’re sharing numbers: some individual businesses say they’re losing thousands of dollars a day, while they claim the City of Minneapolis is losing millions each week. Community leaders warn many shops and restaurants don’t have months to survive, saying they only have weeks. Leaders also say even if ICE activity stopped tomorrow, recovery would take months. With no federal relief money on the way, they’re urging the public to spend next week intentionally supporting local businesses, comparing the economic hit to COVID-era losses. Meanwhile, arrests follow an anti-ICE protest at the University of Minnesota, where demonstrators gathered outside a hotel believed to be housing ICE agents. Eleven people were arrested after repeated dispersal orders, as state officials continue to dispute federal claims about ICE detainers. WCCO also gets a rare look inside the Crow Wing County Jail, which has been housing ICE detainees since November, raising new questions about who is being held and how local law enforcement is involved in Operation Metro Surge. Join Johnny Kahner for this episode of 4 Things to Know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Get your Minnesota news from WCCO all in one place with new episodes weekdays at 3 pm CST. Maria Lisignoli and Johnny Kahner cover the biggest stories, weather, sports, plus a bright spot to keep you connected to your community. Start your commute with 4 Things to Know: A Daily News Podcast from WCCO. Follow and listen wherever you get your podcasts. For more news coverage, check out WCCO.com.

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    WCCO
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    199
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    © CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Portions Recorded.

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