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Get your Minnesota news from WCCO all in one place with new episodes weekdays at 3 pm CST. Maria Lisignoli and Johnny Kahner cover the biggest stories, weather, sports, plus a bright spot to keep you connected to your community. Start your commute with 4 Things to Know: A Daily News Podcast from WCCO. Follow and listen wherever you get your podcasts. For more news coverage, check out WCCO.com .

4 Things To Know from WCCO is a news podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 327 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Boundary Waters Mining Debate: Erin Hassanzadeh Joins Show | 1 Dead When Utility Pole Falls on Vehicle in Hopkins | August 24

  Aug 24, 202636 min

  A utility pole hit a vehicle and killed the person inside in Hopkins. Xcel Energy says their pole was inspected recently and was in compliance with safety standards.The State Fair starts this week and everyone from law enforcement to organizers are making sure it is safe for attendees. This involves letters written to people who may be in connection with gangs.Hospice nurses have voted to authorize a strike over what they say are unfair working conditions.Senator Amy Klobuchar is rolling out a new proposal as she campaigns in the race for Governor. This proposal would ban cell phones in Minnesota schools.WCCO's Erin Hassanzadeh joins the podcast to talk about her investigative series on the future of the Boundary Waters. Renewed conversations about copper nickel mining in the area are fueling debate up north and beyond.Join Maria Lisignoli and Johnny Kahner for this episode of 4 Things to Know. 0:30 1 Dead in Hopkins2:17 State Fair Gangs3:30 Nurses Strike4:08 Klobuchar's Proposal7:48 Erin Hassanzadeh Talks Boundary Waters29:32 Minnesota Sports32:51 Bright Spot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  After Daughter's Death, Mother Provides Access to Narcan Training | State Fair Gangs? | August 21

  Aug 21, 202621 min

  August 21 — Today is the 5th annual National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day. The goal is to raise awareness about a drug epidemic that costs tens of thousands of lives each year. While progress has been made thanks to education and prevention efforts, there's more work to do.A body was found during an overnight garage fire in North Minneapolis. The crime lab and police were there investigating early this morning.We are less than a week away from the start of the Minnesota State Fair and we now know of some people who say they will not attend. Accused gang members are barred from going to the Great Minnesota Get Together.A stretch of road reopened today to make it easier for you to get to the fair. Highway 280!And in our Bright Spot.. kids getting paid to show up at school?Join Maria Lisignoli and Johnny Kahner for this episode of 4 Things to Know. 0:00 Intro0:13 State Fair Live Show1:16 Fentanyl Awareness3:37 Body Found During Fire5:22 Highway 280 Opens8:06 More to Know15:39 Bright Spot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Mike Lindell Says He Will Fund Statewide Recount | Data Center Debate Continues | August 20

  Aug 20, 202612 min

  Data center debates continue around the country. That includes in Minneapolis' North Loop neighborhood. We speak with some residents.Mike Lindell refused to concede the GOP nomination for governor and now he says he's going to pay for a statewide recount. It would cost more than $800,000.A deputy was in danger after he found himself staring down the barrel of gun. Luckily, he escaped a close call after a person fired from just feet away.And we have new details on the effort to keep two violent gangs away from the Great Minnesota Get-Together.Join Johnny Kahner for this episode of 4 Things to Know. 0:00 Intro0:22 Data Centers2:30 Mike Lindell4:20 Deputy in Danger5:41 State Fair Gangs6:14 More to Know9:01 Bright Spot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Elon Musk & Minnesota's AI "Nudification" Ban | Boundary Waters Mining Debate | August 19

  Aug 19, 202616 min

  August 19 — There was no decision today on xAI's request for a judge to temporarily block Minnesota's ban on AI "nudification." At a hearing for Elon Musk's company and the state of Minnesota, the judge said he would expedite his review and will likely inform the parties of next steps on Monday. Today's hearing was about whether the judge should temporarily stop Minnesota from enforcing the law while the larger legal challenge moves through court.Today, hundreds of documents from a lawsuit filed by the state of Minnesota related to straw purchasing were released. The State of Minnesota is continuing to push for accountability after a deadly shooting was linked to an illegally owned gun purchased from Fleet Farm.We're following Gov. Tim Walz's executive order on Boundary Waters mining. What's really at stake? We speak with a couple people from northern Minnesota.And thousands of pets will soon have more access to care. That's because the Animal Humane Society is building a brand new clinic.Join Johnny Kahner for this episode of 4 Things to Know. 0:00 Intro0:12 Musk and Nudification2:17 Straw Purchases4:07 Boundary Waters6:28 Humane Society7:48 More to Know12:00 Bright Spot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Walz Halts Boundary Waters Mining With Executive Order | Ellison Sues Texas Gov. Abbott | August 18

  Aug 18, 202615 min

  August 18 — Governor Tim Walz announced an executive order to prevent mining of copper, nickel, and other precious metals within the Rainy River Headwaters Watershed. This comes four months after Congress voted to overturn a 20-year federal ban on mining near Minnesota's Boundary Waters.Minnesota's Attorney General is trying legal action to get an ICE agent extradited to Minnesota. Attorney General Keith Ellison is suing Texas Governor Greg Abbott to get that extradition.Community leaders gathered today to condemn reports of federal surveillance during Operation Metro Surge. We hear from them.Another update in Minnesota's fraud crisis. A Fridley man is accused of stealing over $300,000 thousand dollars by billing for Medicaid services that he allegedly did not provide.Join Johnny Kahner for this episode of 4 Things to Know. 0:00 Intro 0:13 Walz and Boundary Waters 4:05 Ellison Sues Abbott 5:35 ICE Surge 6:36 Fraud Crisis 7:55 More to Know 12:02 Bright Spot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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