Thursday, December 11th — The race for Minnesota governor is heating up as MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell launches a campaign for the GOP nomination. We break down his announcement, the reaction from Gov. Tim Walz, and what it means for the crowded field.Minneapolis police are investigating a string of violent incidents, including two separate deadly shootings overnight, plus new details after an officer opened fire during an armed standoff.The Justice Department files a civil rights lawsuit against Minneapolis Public Schools, accusing the district of discriminatory employment practices. We explain what’s in the lawsuit, and how MPS is responding.And rising energy costs are hitting Minnesota farmers hard. We look at what’s driving the increases and what rural leaders are asking lawmakers to do.Plus: Gov. Tim Walz pushes back on federal immigration enforcement tactics in Minneapolis, Metro Transit secures a major grant for hybrid buses, snow emergency tows pile up, and Powerball climbs to $1 billion.And in your Bright Spot, Time Magazine names the “Architects of AI” as its People of the Year.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