Missing Girl Found Alive in a Box | Fraud Crisis: 3,400+ Medicaid Providers Disenrolled | Thursday, June 4

$700 Million Lost: City Leaders say Operation Metro Surge Cost Minneapolis | Wednesday, June 10

Watch now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-PBespP6AwU June 10 — City leaders say the federal government’s immigration enforcement from December through April forced many businesses to close, cost millions in lost wages and traumatized neighborhoods. Then, a scary night of severe weather. Some homeowners are still digging out of the debris. We speak with one woman who had a huge tree fall on her house. Plus, we're under a NEXT Weather Alert. And a new law begins in August that means kids under 13 can’t be prosecuted. But some Minnesota counties worry they’re not equipped to handle situations involving children who’ve committed violent offenses. We hear from advocates and those who disagree with the change. Join Johnny Kahner for this episode of 4 Things to Know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Person Shoots at Hennepin County Deputies | Vance Attacks Minnesota Officials on Fraud Crisis | Tuesday, June 9

Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/nfoY5qUwmwg Tuesday, June 9 — Today a person shot at deputies in South Minneapolis. The deputies were attempting to serve an arrest warrant when someone opened fire. There were no reported injuries, according to the sheriff's office. Vice President J.D. Vance wants the DOJ to launch a criminal investigation into Minnesota state officials. This is all about the fraud crisis. We hear the responses from Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison. Plus, a Minnesota court of appeals ruling is slowing down plans for a massive data center project in Faribault. We break down why the court ruled in favor of an environmental group. And Minnesota is ranked number one! Why a new national study says we have the best quality of life in the country. Join Johnny Kahner for this episode of 4 Things to Know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

House Report: MN Officials Ignored Fraud Warnings for Years | George Floyd Square Construction Begins | Monday, June 8

Watch now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IGni7kMi8ww Monday, June 8 — Construction on George Floyd Square began this morning. Phase one involves full underground reconstruction around 38th Street and Chicago Avenue. A congressional report accuses senior Minnesota officials, including Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison, of ignoring clear warnings of widespread fraud in federally funded social programs as early as 2019 and retaliating against state employees who tried to raise concerns. Then the City of Minneapolis will spend nearly $1.4 million on a consultant to help improve relationships inside city hall. And Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, site of last year's deadly mass shooting, will be getting upgrades to their wiffle ball field thanks to the Minnesota Twins.  Join Johnny Kahner for this episode of 4 Things to Know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Deepfake Attack Ad Targets Flanagan: Is it Legal? | Edina Art Fair Kicks off for 59th Year | Friday, June 5

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/t-W-73ZlGEY Friday, June 5 — Governor Tim Walz signed a major infrastructure bill today. $1.2 billion is included in this bill to support many things, including: public safety, clean water, transportation, housing infrastructure, the University of Minnesota and other local projects around the state. President Donald Trump is in western Wisconsin today. He hosted an agriculture roundtable in Chippewa Falls. His visit comes after the U.S. Senate passed a $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies. Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan says an attack ad against her campaign is misleading. She says it shows a deepfake of her. We'll break down what the laws in Minnesota say you can and cannot do in political advertising. Plus, the Edina Art Fair is officially underway! Did you know it's one of the nation’s top-ranked art festivals? Join Maria Lisignoli and Johnny Kahner for this episode of 4 Things to Know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Missing Girl Found Alive in a Box | Fraud Crisis: 3,400+ Medicaid Providers Disenrolled | Thursday, June 4

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/S-tb1eItZwg Thursday, June 4 — Our top story today: A missing Minnesota girl was found alive while hiding in a cardboard box. The parents of the home she was found in are both facing multiple charges of criminal sexual misconduct. Then, thousands of Minnesota's Medicaid providers have been disenrolled, after the state completed a review of nearly 5,600 high-risk providers. Plus, there's a dog park controversy brewing in Minneapolis. Why the park's access function may change. And a bear sighting in Edina! Check out the video. Join Maria Lisignoli and Johnny Kahner for this episode of 4 Things to Know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]