Friday, January 2nd — A historic day in St. Paul as Kaohly Her is sworn in as mayor, becoming the first woman and first Hmong American to lead the city. We break down her upset victory, early priorities, and what she’s signaling to residents and businesses as she takes office.
We also have a major update in Minnesota’s fraud crisis, as the Trump administration moves to suspend nearly 7,000 Minnesota borrowers tied to suspected COVID-era loan fraud, and why the state’s childcare system is now under heightened federal scrutiny.
Plus, teachers in the Anoka-Hennepin School District return to the bargaining table with a strike looming, Team USA looks to bounce back against Finland, and what you need to know if you still don’t have a Real ID.
And in our bright spot, more than 1,200 dogs take center stage this weekend at the Land O’ Lakes Kennel Club Dog Show in St. Paul.
Join Maria Lisignoli for today’s episode of 4 Things to Know.

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