4 Things To Know from WCCO

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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. 15h ago

    FBI, State Fraud Unit Raid Several Businesses | VP Vance, Fraud Task Force Coming To MN | Oct. 29

    Number 1. The FBI and other federal authorities are conducting investigations at several sites around the Twin Cities. This comes ahead of Vice President's J.D. Vance's expected visit to St. Cloud tomorrow. Number 2. More on the fraud crisis. A man who played a major role in defrauding a federal food program in Minnesota is in prison, and will stay there for decades. Number 3. After the homecoming game shooting, safety is top of mind for Eden Prairie community members. Number 4. A small town in Minnesota now has a data center controversy of their own. Join Maria and Johnny for this episode of 4 Things to Know. 0:00 Intro0:12 FBI Raids/Vance1:37 Fraud Crisis3:08 Eden Prairie Shooting4:05 Data Center Controversy6:42 More to Know14:27 Bright Spot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. 1d ago

    Charges For “Unlawful Voting” In MN Primary | Poll: Flanagan Leads Tafoya in Senate Race | Oct. 28

    Number 1.Two men are now facing multiple felony charges after attempting to poke holes in Minnesota voter security. You'll hear from Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty.Number 2.A New York Times poll gives us a new look at Minnesota's race for U.S. Senate. According to the poll, DFL candidate Peggy Flanagan is 14 points ahead of Republican candidate Michelle Tafoya.Number 3.Local Faith leaders are speaking out about political ads they say target Minnesota's Somali population.Number 4.A new proposal could limit student-athletes to competing based on their sex at birth. The proposal requires athletes in sex-separated sports to compete according to their biological sex at birth.And in today's Bright Spot, meet Maria's dog Phoebe!Join Maria and Johnny for this episode of 4 Things to Know. 0:00 Intro0:12 Voter Security2:01 Flanagan vs Tafoya3:10 Somali Community4:44 Trans Athletes6:29 More to Know12:28 Bright Spot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. 2d ago

    Alex Pretti's Parents Speak 9 Months After Border Patrol Killed Him in Minneapolis | Oct. 27

    Number 1. Today, the parents of a man killed by federal agents during Operation Metro Surge are asking for justice. Alex Pretti was killed in January. He was 37 years-old. Number 2. A sex assault suspect is back in custody, after he was released from jail, only to attack another woman. That's according to police. Number 3. A deadly crash is the latest in a concerning spike across the state. This is at least the 7th off-highway vehicle death in October. Number 4. We're officially a week out from the midterm elections and it's likely Minneapolis could beat the record for early-voter turnout this week. Join Johnny Kahner for this episode of 4 Things to Know. 0:00 Intro0:12 Alex Pretti2:02 Sexual Assault3:28 Deadly UTV Crashes4:06 Early Voting6:20 More to Know9:43 Bright Spot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. 3d ago

    Man Killed, Bullets Hit St. Paul Home | Vikings Historic Start | Brooklyn Park Shooting | Oct. 26

    Number 1.We're following a couple shootings in the metro. Brooklyn Park police say a man was shot after confronting burglary suspects. It happened early Sunday morning.Number 2.A man is dead after a shooting in a St. Paul neighborhood. It was a terrifying night for one family caught in the gunfire.Number 3.There are just 8 days to go until this year's Midterm Elections. Hasan Piker, a controversial left-wing political commentator will be in Minnesota today.Number 4.The Minnesota Vikings are the only undefeated team in the NFL. Head coach Kevin O'Connell says he's working to improve the offense... and believes it will come.Join Maria Lisignoli and Johnny Kahner for this episode of 4 Things to Know. 0:00 Intro0:12 Brooklyn Park Shooting1:21 St. Paul Shooting2:06 Hasan Piker3:08 Minnesota Vikings5:40 More to Know13:53 Bright Spot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  5. 6d ago

    Annunciation Shooting Victim’s Parents Accuse GOP Gov. Candidate of Lying; Demuth Denies | Oct. 23

    Number 1.A family of one of the Annunciation Victims says House Speaker Lisa Demuth lied to them about gun reform. The parents of 10 year old Harper Moyski — who died in the Annunciation Church shooting — have endorsed Senator Amy Klobuchar in the race for governor.Number 2.Hasan Piker is a left-wing political commentator with a streaming show that gets hundreds of thousands of views and he has millions of followers. Next Monday, he is joining State Senator Omar Fateh in Minneapolis for a sold-out event. Representative Ilhan Omar is advertised as also attending. Some top Democrats are speaking out against the visit, which was an ask from members of the Jewish community.Number 3.A 29-year-old registered sex offender is accused of posing as a teenager and trying to enroll at Maple Grove High School.Number 4.State investigators say they're missing critical evidence in three shootings by federal agents during the ICE Surge in Minneapolis. They had received some of that evidence in the shooting deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. But a lawsuit filed by the Hennepin County Attorney, Attorney General, and head of the BCA says federal agencies suddenly reversed course and stopped sharing information last month. Join Johnny Kahner for today's episode of 4 Things to Know. 0:00 Intro0:12 Demuth and Annunciation1:19 Hasan Piker3:06 Maple Grove High School3:45 ICE Surge5:25 More to Know11:05 Bright Spot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  6. Oct 22

    Ilhan Omar Speaks Out After Immigration Raid | 2026 Election: Klobuchar and Demuth Debate | Oct. 22

    Number 1.For the first time since her home was raided by the federal government: Ilhan Omar is speaking out.Number 2.Senator Amy Klobuchar and Representative Lisa Demuth took the debate stage last night. The candidates for governor tackled key issues like fraud, gang violence, and health care.Number 3.The sister of Mariah Samuels — a 34-year-old woman who was killed by her ex-boyfriend last year — is criticizing Minneapolis police and their handling of her sister's domestic violence case before her killing.Number 4.Minnesota's 400th solar-powered school is on-track to debut by the end of the year.And in today's Bright Spot, Maria and Johnny chat about air travel, and a funny story about love at first flight for one couple who met on Southwest. 0:00 Intro0:12 Ilhan Omar1:32 Klobuchar vs Demuth2:54 Mariah Samuels4:22 Solar Powered Schools7:08 More to Know12:54 Bright Spot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  7. Oct 21

    Bystander Saves Kids In Runaway Bus | Ukraine Supporters Rally at MN Capitol | Oct. 21

    Number 1.Could the Russia-Ukraine war be nearing an end? President Trump is pushing for peace as Russia releases a retired American teacher and agrees to resume three-way negotiations. Number 2.A girl is hurt in a Burnsville shooting. Police issued a shelter-in-place order as they investigated, but no arrests have been made. Number 3.A St. Paul bystander jumps into action to stop a runaway school bus after its driver experiences a medical emergency. More than a dozen kids were on board. Number 4.A St. Paul councilmember is calling for new solutions to homelessness, including temporary winter shelter and a permanent shelter. Join Maria Lisignoli and Johnny Kahner for today's episode of 4 Things to Know. 0:00 Intro0:12 Russia and Ukraine2:13 Burnsville Shooting2:42 Bus Rescue3:25 St. Paul Homelessness4:47 More to Know7:27 Bright Spot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. Oct 20

    MPD Officer Fired for Alerting Brother in Shooting Probe | MN Gang Violence Prevention | Oct. 20

    Number 1.Official reports say a Minneapolis Police Officer — who was discharged earlier this year — may have tipped off her brother about a possible police investigation into him.Number 2.Saint Paul's teachers union says proposed cuts will cause district-wide disruptions. We're digging into the challenges the district is facing.Number 3.A major collaboration is working to crack down on gang violence. More than 40 local, state, and federal agencies are teaming up under this new strategy.Number 4.A man who sexually assaulted a 16-year-old girl will spend four years in prison followed by 10 years of supervised release.Join Johnny Kahner for today's episode of 4 Things to Know. 0:00 Intro0:12 MPD Officer1:45 St. Paul Schools3:08 Gang Violence Prevention4:10 Sexual Assault Sentence5:18 More to Know11:43 Bright Spot 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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    2025 - 2026
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