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  • Border Czar Arrives in Minneapolis as Pressure Mounts After Alex Pretti Deadly Shooting

    Border Czar Arrives in Minneapolis as Pressure Mounts After Alex Pretti Deadly Shooting
    Jan 27 2026
    Tuesday, January 27 — Major leadership changes and legal pressure mark a new chapter in Minnesota’s struggle with the federal immigration crackdown. This all comes following the fatal shooting of 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti by federal agents. President Trump has sent Border Czar Tom Homan to Minneapolis to coordinate operations as Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino is reassigned amid mounting criticism and protests over how enforcement has unfolded. We break down where multiple investigations now stand, including federal court hearings over efforts to halt Operation Metro Surge and preserve evidence in Pretti’s death, as state officials accuse federal authorities of blocking access to the scene and mischaracterizing what happened. Plus, Minnesota pushes back legally and politically: a judge is weighing arguments over the constitutionality of the federal operation, demands from the Department of Justice, and claims from the state that Operation Metro Surge was designed to punish sanctuary policies. We also remember the life of Alex Pretti, a Veterans Affairs ICU nurse remembered by colleagues and family as compassionate, community-minded, and devoted to helping others. And as vigils grow and memorials fill South Minneapolis, Minnesotans continue to grapple with outrage and calls for accountability. 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
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    16 min
  • Remembering Alex Pretti, the 37-Year-Old ICU Nurse Shot and Killed by Border Patrol, Operation Metro Surge Under Fire in Court

    Remembering Alex Pretti, the 37-Year-Old ICU Nurse Shot and Killed by Border Patrol, Operation Metro Surge Under Fire in Court
    Jan 26 2026
    Monday, January 26 — The world is watching Minnesota after Border Patrol shot and killed 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti in South Minneapolis. We break down what federal officials say happened, why videos from the scene and sworn witness declarations directly contradict those claims, and where multiple investigations now stand. Plus, President Donald Trump and Governor Tim Walz speak by phone as Minnesota presses for independent investigations and a reduction in federal agents. We take you inside federal court, where Attorney General Keith Ellison argues to end “Operation Metro Surge,” and why a judge zeroed in on demands from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, including requests for voter data and changes to state policy. We also cover a separate court order barring DHS from destroying evidence, allegations that state investigators were blocked from the scene, and new developments in hearings happening today. And we remember the life of Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA, described as compassionate, selfless, and devoted to veterans, as vigils grow, a memorial fills 26th and Nicollet, and Minnesotans show up to grieve together. Join Maria Lisignoli for today's episode of 4 Things to Know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    15 min
  • No Work, No School, No Shopping; General Strike to Protest ICE

    No Work, No School, No Shopping; General Strike to Protest ICE
    Jan 23 2026
    Friday, January 23rd — Hundreds of Twin Cities businesses closed for the day as part of a statewide protest against ICE operations in Minnesota. Activists are calling it a “Day of Truth and Freedom,” urging people to skip work, school, and shopping while demanding state leaders limit federal immigration enforcement. We break down what business owners are saying, where today’s march and rally are happening, and what comes next.Then, hundreds of people gather at Temple Israel in Minneapolis for a multi-faith prayer service focused on unity, dignity, and support for immigrant communities. We hear from faith leaders across traditions, including Rabbi Marcia Zimmerman and Bishop Mariann Budde, and explain why more than 700 clergy members from around the country are now in Minnesota.We also have new details after ICE detained a U.S. citizen at gunpoint while searching for two men, including confirmation from the Minnesota Department of Corrections that one of those men has actually been in prison the entire time, raising new questions about how the operation unfolded.Plus, as the bitter cold grips the state, doctors warn frostbite can happen in just minutes. We explain the warning signs you should never ignore and how emergency rooms are already seeing the impact of this winter’s repeated cold snaps.More to know: Federal charges tied to a church protest in St. Paul, a joint ICE and Border Patrol press conference outlining recent arrests, updates in the Amber Alert case involving a 7-year-old girl, healthcare workers picketing amid a statewide boycott, major winter sports events moving to Minnesota, and a bright spot — Lego’s new Golden Retriever puppy set.Join Maria Lisignoli for today’s episode of 4 Things to Know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    15 min
  • Klobuchar’s Governor Move, School Claims 5-year-old Was Taken By ICE; DHS Responds, Amber Alert Child Found Safe

    Klobuchar’s Governor Move, School Claims 5-year-old Was Taken By ICE; DHS Responds, Amber Alert Child Found Safe
    Jan 22 2026
    Thursday, January 22nd — Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar takes her first steps toward a run for Minnesota governor, according to a source close to the senator. We break down what today’s move signals for the 2026 race and what comes next. Plus, ICE responds after claims that a 5-year-old boy was taken during an arrest in Columbia Heights. School leaders say the child was used as bait, while Homeland Security insists the boy was abandoned by his father. We walk through what both sides are saying and why educators say this is part of a growing pattern impacting students. We also cover an Amber Alert that woke up Minnesotans overnight and ended with a child found safe and a suspect in custody after a search spanning from Sherburne County to southern Minnesota. Plus, why authorities are urging parents to closely monitor kids’ social media use. And dangerously cold temperatures are prompting school closures and delayed starts across the metro. We explain how districts make those calls, when families can expect decisions, and why extreme cold is easier to plan for than snow. Then, federal officials say more than 3,300 arrests have been made under Operation Metro Surge as protests continue across Minnesota. Vice President J.D. Vance visits the Twin Cities to defend the operation amid a Justice Department investigation, arrests following a protest at a St. Paul church, and clashes near the University of Minnesota. St. Paul Public Schools rolls out a temporary virtual learning option for families concerned about safety, while hundreds of businesses plan to close for Minnesota’s Day of Truth and Freedom. Plus: the Vikings keep defensive coordinator Brian Flores, Timberwolves look to snap a losing streak, the Wild host Detroit, the 2026 Oscar nominations are out, and a bright spot to close the day. 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
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    18 min
  • ICE Arrest Numbers Questioned, Man Shot by Agent Appears in Court, Vance to Visit Minnesota

    ICE Arrest Numbers Questioned, Man Shot by Agent Appears in Court, Vance to Visit Minnesota
    Jan 21 2026
    Wednesday, January 21st — Federal immigration enforcement is drawing controversy in Minnesota, with officials claiming record-high ICE arrests in the state even as the most recent publicly available data shows a much smaller share of people with criminal convictions. We break down what the numbers actually show, why the lack of transparent data matters, and how those figures compare nationally. Plus, two men who were detained, including one man who was shot by ICE agents in North Minneapolis last week appeared in federal court today, where new testimony challenged the federal account of the incident and both were granted conditional release despite ICE detainers remaining in place. We also cover the Justice Department’s move to subpoena the offices of Governor Tim Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison, and the mayors of Minneapolis and Saint Paul for communications about immigration enforcement. Plus, more on how local leaders are responding to Operation Metro Surge as they defend their cities and push back against what they call an overreach. Longtime sports reporter Michele Tafoya announces her run for U.S. Senate, aiming to break Minnesota’s Republican drought in statewide races, and organizers plan a statewide Day of Truth and Freedom this Friday with calls for protests and work stoppages over ICE operations. Plus: an FBI six-figure reward announced in connection with break-ins of federal vehicles during protests, Vice President J.D. Vance is expected to visit Minnesota, a brutal cold snap cancels part of the Lake Nokomis pond hockey championships, Vikings’ Jordan Addison has a trespassing charge dismissed, and Minnesota’s own Greta Myers heads to the Winter Olympics. We even close with a feel-good note about the world’s tallest living female dog. 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
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    17 min
  • DOJ Subpoenas Offices of Walz, Ellison and Frey alleging Immigration Obstruction, Feeding Our Future's Aimee Bock Breaks Her Silence From Jail

    DOJ Subpoenas Offices of Walz, Ellison and Frey alleging Immigration Obstruction, Feeding Our Future's Aimee Bock Breaks Her Silence From Jail
    Jan 20 2026
    Tuesday, January 20th — The Justice Department on Tuesday served subpoenas to multiple Democratic officials in Minnesota, including the offices of Gov. Tim Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her in connection with a probe into an alleged conspiracy to impede federal immigration officers. We hear the reasoning and share Frey's response. Then, leaders, business owners, and community groups across Minnesota are calling for a statewide economic blackout to protest Operation Metro Surge, urging people to stay home, stay offline, and stop spending for the day. Today, we break down the planned “Day of Truth and Freedom,” which has dozens of restaurants and businesses announcing closures, and hear from local law enforcement leaders raising concerns about civil rights and federal oversight. We also look at changes at the University of Minnesota as students return to class amid heightened immigration enforcement, along with temporary towing policy adjustments in St. Paul and Minneapolis tied to ICE detentions. Plus, only WCCO’s Jonah Kaplan speaks with Feeding Our Future founder Aimee Bock from jail following her conviction in the largest pandemic fraud case in U.S. history. Jonah joins the show to discuss how the interview came together, how Bock defended herself, and what surprised him most. 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
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    26 min
  • ICE Arrest Numbers Released, MLK Day Observances in a Tense Minneapolis

    ICE Arrest Numbers Released, MLK Day Observances in a Tense Minneapolis
    Jan 19 2026
    Monday, January 19th — New federal data shows thousands of arrests tied to expanded ICE operations in the Minneapolis area, as a legal showdown between Minnesota and the federal government reaches a critical deadline. Today, we break down new numbers from the Department of Homeland Security on “Operation Metro Surge,” the state’s lawsuit seeking to halt ICE activity, and why a federal judge says the case can’t wait, even on a holiday. We also examine mounting tension as the Pentagon confirms active-duty troops are on standby and the President considers invoking the Insurrection Act. As protests continue following the fatal shooting of Renee Good, Minneapolis marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a deeply symbolic gathering in Powderhorn Park, just blocks from where Good was killed. Community leaders reflect on fear, resilience, and the ongoing struggle for civil rights. Plus, the war of words escalates between state and federal leaders over protest zones and First Amendment rights, new polling shows shifting public opinion on immigration enforcement, and ICE confirms the death of a man in federal custody. We also cover a Justice Department investigation into an anti-ICE protest inside a St. Paul church, free admission to Minnesota state parks for the holiday, State Fair price news, sports headlines, and a bright spot as Minnesota dance teams shine on the national stage. 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
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    15 min
  • Renee Good Case Update, ICE Protests, FBI Vehicle Break-In Charges

    Renee Good Case Update, ICE Protests, FBI Vehicle Break-In Charges
    Jan 16 2026
    Friday, January 16th — New details emerge in the fatal shooting of Renee Good and tensions continue in Minneapolis as protests and federal law enforcement activity persist. Today, we break down newly released incident reports and 911 transcripts showing that Renee Good was shot multiple times by an ICE agent during a January 7 enforcement operation, the timeline of emergency response, and how federal and local officials are framing the shooting. Protests are ongoing outside the Whipple Federal Building near Fort Snelling, where demonstrators remain vocal over the heavy ICE presence. It's a continuation of unrest that has drawn national attention and comments from the White House. Plus, federal prosecutors have charged a suspect in connection with the vandalism and theft from an FBI vehicle during recent protests, and a Minneapolis family says agents mistakenly raided their home in the search for a stolen federal firearm. We also cover how the Minnesota BCA has joined the investigation into another ICE-involved shooting this week, and political fallout from both sides as state and federal leaders spar over enforcement tactics and public safety. 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
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    17 min