Tuesday, December 23rd — Minnesota leaders warn of increased immigration enforcement over the holidays, as Governor Tim Walz and Twin Cities mayors say ICE tactics are creating fear, disrupting worship, and hurting Somali and Latino owned businesses. We break down what leaders are expecting to see in the coming days and why they say the raids are putting public safety at risk.
We also have major developments in two high-profile murder cases: a guilty verdict in the deadly shooting at a Minneapolis homeless encampment, and life-without-parole sentences upheld in the murder of metro real estate agent Monique Baugh. Plus, educators in the state’s largest school district file intent to strike, citing rising health insurance costs and non-competitive pay as negotiations stall.
Plus: newly released DOJ documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein, holiday travel tips from MSP as millions hit the roads and skies, falling gas prices across Minnesota, a $1.7 billion Powerball jackpot, Twin Cities sports tonight, and a bright spot exploring why we wrap gifts and how the tradition became a $16 billion industry.
Join Maria Lisignoli for today’s episode of 4 Things to Know.

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