Monday, December 22nd — Teachers in the Anoka-Hennepin School District move closer to a possible strike, as thousands of educators overwhelmingly vote to authorize one over concerns about health insurance costs and pay, and school leaders prepare for a special board meeting tonight. We also look at two separate crashes involving Minnesota State Patrol squad cars over the weekend, prompting renewed warnings about impaired driving and increased enforcement through the end of the year.
A candlelight vigil outside the Hennepin County Courthouse shines a light on immigration enforcement concerns and civil rights, as protesters hold a 24-hour event on the winter solstice to show solidarity with immigrant families. Plus: new developments in Minnesota’s ongoing fight against fraud, multiple shooting investigations across the metro, holiday travel surging at MSP Airport, a $1.6 billion Powerball jackpot, updates from Minnesota sports, and a sweet Bright Spot for National Cookie Exchange Day.
Join Amelia Santaniello for today’s episode of 4 Things to Know.

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