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2 Women Arrested in Veteran’s Death | Frey Names Minneapolis Fire Chief Nominee | Wednesday, May 20

17 min · 20 mei 2026
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May 20 — Two women are in custody after Army veteran Amos Ferrier was killed during an attempted car theft. It happened outside the Minneapolis coffee shop where Ferrier worked helping fellow veterans transition back to civilian life. His coworkers say they are heartbroken by the loss but are choosing forgiveness as they seek justice. Plus, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has nominated Dr. Reginald Freeman to lead the city’s fire department after a five-month global search. Freeman says he and his family are ready to make Minneapolis home for the long term. Then, Governor Tim Walz visits HCMC after lawmakers approved more than 200 million dollars in emergency funding for the hospital system as it faces a growing financial crisis. And a “cyber incident” forces Delano schools to cancel classes while experts work to secure the district’s network. Also: wildfire updates from northern Minnesota, concerns from families of children with disabilities after the legislative session ends, metro police departments testing drones for 911 calls, and why Minneapolis and St. Paul parks rank among the best in the nation. 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]

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