4 Things To Know from WCCO

Get your Minnesota news from WCCO all in one place with new episodes weekdays at 3 pm CST. Maria Lisignoli and Johnny Kahner cover the biggest stories, weather, sports, plus a bright spot to keep you connected to your community. Start your commute with 4 Things to Know: A Daily News Podcast from WCCO. Follow and listen wherever you get your podcasts. For more news coverage, check out WCCO.com .

4 Things To Know from WCCO is a news podcast hosted by WCCO, with 359 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

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  Eden Prairie Homecoming Game Shooting | State Trial for Minnesota Lawmaker Killer Delayed | Oct. 5

  Oct 5, 202619 min

  Number One. Eden Prairie High School students are back to class after a homecoming weekend turned to chaos.The investigation into a shooting outside the Eden Prairie and Minnetonka football game is still active. Number Two. The state trial against the man already convicted of killing and attacking Minnesota lawmakers will not start until May. Number Three. A legal battle concerning artificial intelligence continues in Minnesota. A federal appeals court has put a pause on the state's ban on Artificial Intelligence "nudification." Number Four. Slown down... or be warned. New cameras going up today in the south metro are tracking speeders. And in today's Bright Spot, Maria tells Johnny how she crushed the Twin Cities 10-Mile race — and even had a tasty beverage to celebrate! 0:00 Intro 0:12 EP High Shooting 1:05 Vance Boelter 1:43 MN Nudification Ban 2:56 MNDOT'S Pilot Program 5:49 NEXT Weather 6:12 More to Know 10:28 Minnesota Vikings and Wild 13:41 Bright Spot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Man Killed in Group Home, Parents Speak Out | Mayor Her Sexual Harassment Investigation | Oct. 2

  Oct 2, 202622 min

  Number 1.The parents of the man who was attacked and killed by a fellow patient at a Minneapolis mental health facility spoke publically for the first time today.Number 2.We're following the latest in the allegations against St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her. The investigation paints a picture of a crumbling work relationship with Police Chief Axel Henry.Number 3.The University of Minnesota announced $225 million in cuts are needed to balance the budget. Some employees worry they could be on the chopping block.Number 4.Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is getting ready to end a plan that would put drivers inside driverless cars.And in today's Bright Spot, Maria chats with Johnny about her upcoming 10-mile race in the Twin Cities. 0:00 Intro0:12 Group Home Killing1:37 Mayor Kaohly Her3:24 U of M Budget Cuts4:50 Waymo's Uncertain Future7:16 NEXT Weather8:03 More to Know16:39 Bright Spot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Renee Good's Family Files Suit | MPLS Council Mandates Human Monitors in Self-Driving Cars | Oct. 1

  Oct 1, 202623 min

  Number 1.For the first time since Renee Good was killed by an ICE Agent in Minneapolis last January, we heard from her partner Becca Good. Good's family filed civil lawsuits against the federal government and others directly, including Jonathan Ross, the agent who shot her, Krisi Noem and Greg Bovino.Number 2.The Minneapolis City Council voted in favor of requiring human safety monitors inside autonomous vehicles. The bill now goes to Mayor Jacob Frey's desk.Number 3.Low enrollment at Minneapolis public schools is causing the school board to call for closures. District families and teachers are speaking out against the changes.Number 4.A man was brutally killed in his sleep while being treated at a mental health facility, charges say. The victim's parents are demanding answers.And in today's Bright Spot.. a two-headed turtle? It's so cute!Join Maria Lisignoli and Johnny Kahner for this episode of 4 Things to Know. 0:00 Intro0:12 Renee Good Lawsuit2:26 MPLS City Council4:21 Minneapolis Schools6:40 Mental Health Facility Killing9:18 More to Know18:33 Bright Spot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  DOJ Announces MN Voter Fraud Charges | Insurer Cuts Daughter's Care: Will Gov. Walz Act? | Sep. 30

  Sep 30, 202617 min

  Number 1.The Department of Justice says it's indicted 10 people accused of voting illegally in the state of Minnesota.Number 2.The St. Paul City Council will meet behind closed doors to talk about the legal battle between two of the city's top leaders, Mayor Kaohly Her and Police Chief Axel Henry.Number 3.Time is running out for the medically fragile children at the center of a WCCO Investigation. Parents found out certain insurance companies are cutting back coverage.Number 4.Tonight is the first of seven meetings Minneapolis Public Schools will hold to hear from the community about proposed school closures. There are plans that would close more than a dozen schools.And in today's Bright Spot, Johnny talks you through some of the best spots in the state to see our fall colors. 0:00 Intro0:12 Voter Fraud2:35 Mayor Her vs Chief Henry3:30 Insurer Cuts Daughter's Care4:50 Minneapolis Schools5:59 NEXT Weather6:40 More to Know13:40 Bright Spot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  3 Dead In MPLS crash | Moyski's Family Attys: YouTube Could Have Prevented Annunciation Shooting | Sep. 29

  Sep 29, 202616 min

  Number 1.Three people are dead after an early morning crash in Minneapolis. Police say a car carrying 7 people crashed into a semi as it exited 35W and came across 4th street.Number 2.The attorneys for an Annunciation Catholic School shooting victim's family say YouTube could have prevented the tragedy. And now they are considering a civil lawsuit.Number 3.A Burnsville man will spend his life behind bars after being sentenced for killing the mother of his children.Number 4.Two shootings within a matter of months are leaving some in the Edina community concerned. Police say they have increased their presence in Edina parks.And in today's Bright Spot, Maria and Johnny chat about a lost dog in the Boundary Waters.. with a happy ending. 0:00 Intro0:12 3 Dead in Minneapolis0:58 Potential Annunciation Lawsuit2:50 Burnsville Stabbing3:17 Edina Shootings4:08 NEXT Weather4:24 More to Know11:37 Bright Spot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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