Monday, November 17th — Thanksgiving travel is getting a boost as flight restrictions are lifted at 40 major airports, including MSP, easing concerns ahead of the holiday rush. Former Minnesota Viking and current Jets cornerback Kris Boyd is in critical but stable condition after being shot in New York City. In northern Minnesota, a sheriff’s deputy is hospitalized following a deadly shootout in Cass County. Meanwhile, a young man involved in a violent high school basketball game ambush receives a three-year probation sentence.Plus, Minneapolis teachers ratify their contract, St. Paul Mayor-Elect Kaohly Her resigns her legislative seat, two longtime Minnesota lawmakers announce their retirements, and the U.S. House prepares to vote on releasing DOJ files related to Jeffrey Epstein. In sports, the Vikings struggle, the Wolves take on Dallas tonight, and the Wild continue their recent winning trend. Plus, a local nonprofit distributes thousands of bikes to kids this holiday season.Join Maria Lisignoli and Johnny Kahner for this episode of 4 Things to Know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Friday, November 14th — St. Paul Police are looking for the driver who killed a woman in a hit-and-run. John Lauritsen reports on what they know so far about the suspect. Then, another deadly crash in St. Paul. Now a 22-year-old Fridley man is charged after a state trooper says he saw the driver going more than 100 miles per hour on a major Twin Cities interstate. Plus, could Minnesota's cannabis industry be in for some major changes? What the U.S. Congress did that raised some eyebrows. And our state will get a new women's professional volleyball team. League One Volleyball is coming to Minnesota. What you need to know about the new team. And in today's Bright Spot, checking out the new wolf pack at the Minnesota Zoo might be a good way to spend part of your weekend. Join Johnny Kahner for this episode of 4 Things to Know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thursday, November 13th — A Northfield family is demanding answers after a father was detained by masked ICE agents in a residential neighborhood, as bystanders recorded the emotional scene. The federal government reopens after a record 43-day shutdown, with federal workers finally set to receive back pay. In Minneapolis, the city’s legal battle with landlord Hamoudi Sabri continues after a judge dismisses his countersuit. And Metro Transit adds more officers on trains and platforms to improve rider safety heading into winter.Plus, the man convicted again in the 2019 murder-for-hire plot that killed realtor Monique Baugh is set to be sentenced, Chicago and St. Paul sue the Justice Department over new policing grant restrictions, Starbucks workers strike on Red Cup Day, and Anthony Edwards surprises a young superfan with the jersey off his back.Join Maria Lisignoli and Johnny Kahner for this episode of 4 Things to Know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wednesday, November 12th — The man accused of killing former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, and shooting Senator John Hoffman and his wife, appears in federal court, with prosecutors weighing whether to pursue the death penalty. A 2013 rape case is finally solved thanks to new DNA testing and one woman’s courage to speak out. A Wright County worker is charged with murder after what police call a planned sledgehammer attack at a Cokato business. And Krispy Kreme makes its long-awaited return to Minnesota, with fans camping out overnight for the first fresh doughnuts in 16 years.Plus, Saint Paul moves to restrict assault weapons, Minnesota breweries push back on federal hemp limits, and Amazon reveals its pick for the best book of the year.Join Maria Lisignoli for this episode of 4 Things To Know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tuesday, November 11th — Congress moves one step closer to ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, with the Senate approving a funding bill to reopen the government and reinstate laid-off federal workers, but confusion continues over SNAP benefits as the Trump administration and the courts clash over payments. Minnesota leaders and families share their frustration as uncertainty lingers. Law enforcement agencies request an “after-action” report following the deadly June attacks on state lawmakers, a process expected to take six months once underway. On this Veterans Day, Governor Tim Walz signs an executive order to combat food insecurity among veterans, and students in Chaska honor service members with a heartfelt ceremony. And experts say you might not need to rake those leaves after all, find out why mulching could be better for your lawn and local wildlife.Plus: Minneapolis teachers avoid a strike after reaching a tentative contract deal, a baby formula recall expands following a botulism case in Minnesota, Highway 610 finally reopens in Maple Grove, and the Herbivorous Butcher prepares to welcome customers back after a devastating fire.Join Johnny Kahner for this episode of 4 Things to Know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Monday, November 10th — A strike is averted in Minneapolis as teachers and the district reach a tentative deal after months of negotiations, promising smaller class sizes, pay raises, and better support for education staff. In Washington, lawmakers edge closer to ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, but confusion grows over SNAP benefits as the Trump administration and the courts issue conflicting orders. The Supreme Court declines to revisit its landmark 2015 same-sex marriage ruling, keeping those protections in place. And Minnesota remembers the 50th anniversary of the Edmund Fitzgerald with a new podcast and a beacon lighting at Split Rock Lighthouse.Plus: Minneapolis churches and coffee shops rally to feed neighbors in need, the U.S. Marine Corps celebrates its 250th birthday, and Trollhaugen and Wild Mountain open for ski season.Join Maria Lisignoli and Johnny Kahner for this episode of 4 Things to Know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Friday, November 7th — Airlines are canceling flights nationwide as the FAA orders reductions at 40 major airports, including MSP, amid an air traffic controller shortage and weeks without pay for workers. Tens of thousands of Minnesotans gear up for the deer rifle opener this weekend, with healthy deer numbers thanks to mild winters. Nine years after Terry Brisk was shot and killed while hunting near Little Falls, the case remains unsolved, and the $30,000 reward still stands. And Minneapolis begins issuing tickets from its new traffic safety cameras, showing sharp drops in speeding across the city.Plus: The state launches a new medical cannabis consultant training program, a Faribault family’s squatter ordeal sparks calls for clearer property laws, and nominations are out for the 2026 Grammy Awards.Join Maria Lisignoli and Johnny Kahner for this episode of 4 Things to Know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thursday, November 6th — The FAA says the ongoing government shutdown is forcing it to cut thousands of flights nationwide, including at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. A Maplewood woman finds a loaded gun while walking her dog, prompting police to issue a warning to gun owners. The body of a Minnesota man killed in an Alaskan avalanche eight months ago is recovered. And Minneapolis educators rally across the city as contract negotiations with the district continue, with a strike possible next week.Plus: A Faribault couple sounds the alarm about squatters’ rights, Nancy Pelosi announces her retirement from Congress, St. Paul debates a new gun ordinance despite state preemption laws, and an inspiring recovery update from a young Annunciation shooting survivor.Join Maria Lisignoli and Johnny Kahner for this episode of 4 Things To Know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wednesday, November 5th — Minneapolis voters re-elect Mayor Jacob Frey after a record-breaking turnout and a second round of ranked-choice counting. Across the river, Kaohly Her is poised to make history as Saint Paul’s first woman and first Asian American mayor. A new legislative audit reveals widespread financial mismanagement inside Governor Tim Walz’s office. And hundreds of Allina Health doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners walk off the job in what’s believed to be the largest strike of its kind.Plus: The nation’s longest government shutdown stretches into day 36, “Purple Rain” the musical makes its official debut in Prince’s hometown, Minnesota hunters prepare for the firearm deer opener, and a Rosemount woman wins big on Wheel of Fortune.Join Maria Lisignoli and Johnny Kahner for this episode of 4 Things To Know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tuesday, November 4th — It’s Election Day in Minnesota, with voters deciding key mayoral, city council, and school board races across the state. Ramsey County announces $450,000 in emergency food funding as the federal shutdown continues to impact SNAP benefits. Hundreds of Allina Health doctors and clinicians prepare to strike after contract talks end without a deal. And the Minnesota Twins introduce new manager Derek Shelton, returning to the organization after the Pittsburgh Pirates fired him in May. Plus: A downtown favorite, Keys Café, prepares to close its Foshay Tower location, the Ikebana Flower Show brings fall color and Japanese tradition to Como Park Zoo, and a Minnesotan takes the stage on Wheel of Fortune.Join Maria Lisignoli and Johnny Kahner for this episode of 4 Things To Know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Monday, November 3rd — On the eve of Election Day, we’re breaking down the biggest races and ballot questions across Minnesota with political reporter Esme Murphy. The Minneapolis mayoral race between frontrunners Jacob Frey and Omar Fateh heats up as all 13 city council seats are also on the ballot. In St. Paul, Mayor Melvin Carter faces a strong challenge from State Representative Kaohly Her. Two special elections could determine control of the Minnesota Senate, and Republican House Speaker Lisa Demuth officially launches her 2026 run for governor.Plus: A boy is killed during a North Minneapolis birthday party, former officer Tou Thao is released from prison, Attorney General Keith Ellison condemns SNAP benefit cuts, and Minneapolis announces a new “Winterapolis” campaign to celebrate the season.Join Maria Lisignoli and Johnny Kahner for this episode of 4 Things To Know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Friday, October 31st — Two men are dead after an early morning shooting in St. Paul that police say appears to be domestic in nature. The federal shutdown hits day 31, putting more than 440,000 Minnesotans at risk of losing access to food assistance. Democratic leaders, including Minnesota Rep. Dr. Kelly Morrison, accuse Republicans of driving up health care costs ahead of open enrollment. And Minnesota farmers celebrate a new soybean deal with China that could bring trade levels back to pre-trade war highs.Plus: What you need to know about Minnesota’s new paid family leave law, a longtime Minneapolis ramen spot closes its doors, Hennepin Avenue reopens after two years of construction, and why “6-7” is Dictionary.com's Word of the Year.Join Maria Lisignoli and Johnny Kahner for this episode of 4 Things To Know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thursday, October 30th — A worker is shot and killed in South Minneapolis after confronting a suspected thief outside his job. A longtime Minnesota business, Minnesota Rusco, suddenly shuts down after 70 years, leaving employees and customers searching for answers. Residents of manufactured home parks rally at the Capitol for a “bill of rights” to combat skyrocketing rents and unsafe conditions. And the University of Minnesota says it will no longer host high school graduations, forcing districts to find new venues.Plus: DHS faces a new fraud audit amid a “crisis of trust,” Mayor Frey joins a national call to protect SNAP benefits, Hennepin Avenue finally reopens after two years of construction, and Minneapolis climbs into the top 10 of Orkin’s “rattiest cities” list.Join Maria Lisignoli and Johnny Kahner for this episode of 4 Things to Know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wednesday, October 29th — The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office asks for help finding a man accused of sexually assaulting a woman in Vadnais Heights. Minneapolis mayoral candidates face off in a live debate moderated by WCCO’s Frank Vascellaro. One hot button issue involved their plans to revitalize downtown. St. Paul voters prepare to weigh in on two key ballot questions, one on civil fines and another on school funding. And as the federal shutdown stretches into day 29, Minnesota nonprofits step up to feed TSA workers going without pay.Plus: New details in the assault of a Gopher hockey player, state monitoring for Osseo Area Schools after a sexual harassment settlement, and expert advice for navigating layoffs as job cuts hit Target, Amazon, and even WCCO.Join Maria Lisignoli and Johnny Kahner for this episode of 4 Things To Know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tuesday, October 28th — Minneapolis educators move one step closer to the picket line as union members overwhelmingly vote to authorize a strike. Target announces major layoffs affecting more than 800 corporate employees across the Twin Cities. A new “Housing for Heroes” home opens in St. Paul to help veterans find stability and a fresh start. And the race for Minneapolis mayor heats up ahead of tonight’s live debate on CBS News Minnesota.Plus: Attorney General Keith Ellison sues the Trump administration over SNAP benefit cuts, Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica as a Minneapolis restaurant rallies relief efforts, and former Minneapolis Police Officer Tou Thao, one of the officer's found guilty in the murder of George Floyd, is set to be released from prison next week.Join Maria Lisignoli and Johnny Kahner for this episode of 4 Things To Know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Monday, October 27th — A St. Paul man is arrested after allegedly posting a “murder-for-hire” threat targeting U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi on TikTok. The federal shutdown hits Day 27, prompting Governor Tim Walz to announce $4 million in emergency food funding as thousands of Minnesotans risk losing SNAP benefits. Hundreds are displaced after a weekend fire at the Skyline Tower apartments in St. Paul, and former Viking Adrian Peterson is arrested again on suspicion of DWI in Texas. Plus: Minneapolis teachers vote on whether to authorize a strike, Starbucks workers rally in Roseville, Target cuts 1,800 jobs, and police link Red Wing “swatting” calls to an organized crime network.Join Maria Lisignoli and Johnny Kahner for this episode of 4 Things To Know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Friday, October 24th — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visits Minneapolis to discuss immigration enforcement, drawing protests and a call for mass demonstrations at the Capitol this weekend. A Minneapolis business owner at the center of the city’s homeless encampment debate opens a new hygiene center on East Lake Street. “Bows of Love” organizers ask volunteers to help collect ribbons before winter to preserve the memorial honoring lives lost in the Annunciation tragedy. And Target announces nearly 2,000 corporate layoffs as part of a major restructuring.Plus: Allina Health doctors plan a one-day strike, Minneapolis educators vote on a possible strike authorization, major I-94 closures begin tonight, and “Love Your Melon” reopens at the Mall of America.Join Maria Lisignoli and Johnny Kahner for this episode of 4 Things To Know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thursday, October 23rd — The last hospitalized Annunciation shooting victim is finally home from the hospital. Hear about her upcoming birthday celebration. Then, dozens of current and former NBA players and coaches, including former Timberwolf Chauncey Billups, are charged in two massive gambling and racketeering cases tied to organized crime. Plus, the Vikings take on the Chargers tonight on Thursday Night Football, and Minneapolis teachers begin voting on whether to authorize a strike.Plus: SNAP benefits in Minnesota are halted amid the government shutdown, fallen Minneapolis officer Jamal Mitchell receives international honors, test trains roll on the nearly complete Green Line Extension, and a 102-year-old tennis player proves it’s never too late to play.Join Johnny Kahner for this episode of 4 Things To Know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wednesday, October 22nd — The Minnesota Supreme Court rules that USA Powerlifting violated the state’s Human Rights Act when it barred a transgender woman from competing in the women’s division. Minneapolis teachers prepare to vote on whether to strike after contract negotiations stall again. And four years after Bemidji teen Nevaeh Kingbird went missing, police renew the search with a new $10,000 reward.Plus: St. Paul introduces a new gun violence prevention ordinance, a Fridley man is charged in a Minneapolis arson case, health insurance premiums are set to rise for millions, and we’re counting down to Halloween with 2025’s most popular costumes.Join Maria Lisignoli and Johnny Kahner for this episode of 4 Things To Know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tuesday, October 21st — New details emerge from the night Senator John Hoffman and his wife were shot in their Champlin home, including a chilling 911 transcript from their daughter describing a gunman disguised as police. Minneapolis teachers prepare for a possible strike as mediation continues, and Attorney General Keith Ellison announces his bid for re-election. Plus, the ongoing federal government shutdown hits Minnesota in surprising ways.Also: the Twin Cities see a drop in shootings, an ice cream shop targeted with Molotov cocktails, Grand Avenue reopens in Saint Paul, and it’s National Apple Day. We’ll tell you where to get your fall fix.Join Maria Lisignoli and Johnny Kahner for this episode of 4 Things To Know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices