Tuesday, December 16th — Newly released audio captures a frantic call for help as Hennepin County deputies rushed to a violent confrontation between ICE agents and community members in south Minneapolis, marking the most intense clash yet during Operation Metro Surge. Business owners and faith leaders say stepped-up immigration enforcement is keeping families home and devastating Lake Street businesses.
We also have new details from ICE on a federal raid at a Chanhassen construction site, and a sharp response from the agency after Rep. Ilhan Omar said her son was pulled over by ICE. Several Twin Cities high schools are closed today amid reported threats, as Governor Tim Walz signs new executive orders aimed at reducing gun violence, and state officials pause licensing for another Medicaid-related program over fraud concerns.
Plus: special Minnesota House primaries, major school closures in Robbinsdale due to budget cuts, a Christmas Day Vikings halftime show headlined by Snoop Dogg, and Merriam-Webster’s word of the year.
Join Maria Lisignoli for today’s episode of 4 Things to Know.

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