Friday, February 20th — The man accused of killing former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, appears in federal court, as prosecutors weigh whether to pursue the death penalty. We break down what happened inside the courtroom and what comes next.

Meanwhile, protesters prepare to march in Minneapolis marking nearly one month since federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti, as immigration enforcement operations continue to spark outrage.

Then, two Minnesota members of Congress tour the Whipple Federal Building following a judge’s order granting broader access to ICE detention areas, and Border Czar Tom Homan addresses the Minneapolis shootings on CNN.

Plus, Senator Tina Smith says she’ll skip President Trump’s upcoming State of the Union, healthcare workers rally outside M Health Fairview over Operation Metro Surge, and a wave of federal prosecutor departures leads to dismissed cases, including one involving a 12-time convicted felon.

Join Maria Lisignoli and Johnny Kahner for today’s episode of 4 Things to Know.

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