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4 Things To Know from WCCO

WCCO
Minnesota
Minneapolis
ICE
St. Paul
Operation Metro Surge
Renee Good
Tim Walz
Governor Tim Walz
Alex Pretti
Target
Donald Trump
Hennepin County
Ilhan Omar
Gun Violence
Minnesota State Patrol
Trump Administration
University Of Minnesota
Amy Klobuchar
Jacob Frey
Homeland Security

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.

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Latest Episodes

May 22 — A southern Minnesota police officer was arrested for DWI after Bloomington police say he crashed his vehicle while still in uniform and carrying a gun. Investigators say the officer had just finished working security at the State Fair Kickof... more

May 21 — Federal prosecutors announce sweeping new fraud charges tied to Minnesota’s ongoing Medicaid investigation, accusing 15 people of stealing nearly 90 million dollars from state programs meant to help vulnerable residents. The Department of Ju... more

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 s... more

May 19 — A Minnesotan dedicated to helping veterans was killed in a robbery. The victim was Internship Director Amos Ferrier for the organization Every Third Saturday. Police haven't made any arrests. We hear from those Ferrier worked with.

Plus, Pat... more

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Matt Segurello
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Episode: ICE Debate at Capitol | Deadly Metro Transit Bus Crash Into Home | Wild, Frost Playoffs Tonight | Monday, May 11
Marcus Foligno
Sports guest
Minnesota Wild
Episode: ICE Debate at Capitol | Deadly Metro Transit Bus Crash Into Home | Wild, Frost Playoffs Tonight | Monday, May 11
John Hines
Head coach
Minnesota Wild
Episode: ICE Debate at Capitol | Deadly Metro Transit Bus Crash Into Home | Wild, Frost Playoffs Tonight | Monday, May 11
Esmé Murphy
Media correspondent featured in Talking Points
WCCO
Episode: Fishing Opener | HOA Bill of Rights Advances | Minnesota Sports Frenzy | Friday, May 8
Dana Omen
Attorney specializing in HOA disputes
Law firm (mentioned on air)
Episode: Fishing Opener | HOA Bill of Rights Advances | Minnesota Sports Frenzy | Friday, May 8
Caroline Cummings
Capitol reporter for WCCO
WCCO
Episode: Fighting Fraud: Inside the Capitol Debate | Wild, Wolves Game 2 Showdowns
Matt Norris
DFL representative
Minnesota House of Representatives
Episode: Fighting Fraud: Inside the Capitol Debate | Wild, Wolves Game 2 Showdowns
Joni Hodney
Director of Minneapolis 911
City of Minneapolis
Episode: Fighting Fraud: Inside the Capitol Debate | Wild, Wolves Game 2 Showdowns
Dr. Jessica Nielsen
Chair on the Psychedelic Medicine Task Force
Psychedelic Medicine Task Force
Episode: HCMC Hospital Crisis | Psychedelic Mushroom Debate | Frey Makes TIME 100

Hosts

Maria Lisignoli
Host of the show; long-time WCCO journalist with a focus on local news and community storytelling
Johnny Kahner
Co-host and daily news presenter; anchors weather and quick-hit segments

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 21 ratings
  • I Now Know Things!

    Great informative roundup of News, Weather and Sports delivered in a concise and conversational way.

    Maria and Johnny work great together and convey the news in a genuine manner and tone. I look forward to listening to 4 Things to Know every weekday afternoon.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Rowdymikey
    United States10 months ago

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Strong local focus with timely political and public-safety context.
A good mix of hard news and human-interest pieces; keeps coverage relatable.
Hosts play well off each other and explain complex issues simply.
Concise, reliable Minnesota updates—great for commute time.

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#103
Mexico/News/Daily News

Talking Points

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DOJ Subpoenas Offices of Walz, Ellison and Frey alleging Immigration Obstruction, Feeding Our Future's Aimee Bock Breaks Her Silence From Jail
Q: Do you feel guilty about what transpired?
Yes, I saw it on the news. She expressed regret but doesn't take responsibility for it.
DOJ Subpoenas Offices of Walz, Ellison and Frey alleging Immigration Obstruction, Feeding Our Future's Aimee Bock Breaks Her Silence From Jail
Q: What was your initial reaction when she even agreed to do the interview with you?
I was surprised. I mean, we knew asking for this was a reach. We knew that it would be a blockbuster if we can get it.
ICE Shooting: Protests, Congressional Clash, City Pushback, Legal Questions
Q: Can ICE go into schools on private property?
No, they cannot unless they have a warrant.
ICE Shooting: Protests, Congressional Clash, City Pushback, Legal Questions
Q: Can ICE agents order you out of your car?
They can stop you and ask questions, but they can't force you out.
Election Eve in Minnesota: Esme Murphy Breaks Down Your Ballot
Q: Esme, what do you Democrats think of the announcement?
Democrats are concerned about Lisa Demuth as she presents a formidable challenge with her charisma and political background.

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This show delivers brisk weekday Minnesota news with weather and sports updates, plus human-interest and culture notes. Episodes blend hard news—local politics, public safety, immigration, court cases—with lighter regional features and in-depth context from on-the-ground reporters and experts. It's practical for listeners who want a concise, information-forward digest that stays close to local impact while weaving in community spotlight segments and timely policy discussions. A standout pattern is strong local reporting paired with authoritative guests and a steady, approachable delivery that makes complex issues accessible for a broad audience.

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