4 Things To Know from WCCO

Number 1.
A man is now charged in a violent attack on a woman as she left work. He allegedly sexually assaulted the victim and held her for 8 hours.
Number 2.
Federal officials now say the pilot has died after a plane crash north of the metro. A passenger is seriously hurt.
Number 3.
Public leaders are calling for state regulations to make e-bikes and e-motos safer. Legislators want to raise awareness around the potential risks.
Number 4.
The Vikings traded J.J. McCarthy to the New York Giants for a 5th-round pick. McCarthy is the highest quarterback drafted in franchise history.
And in today's Bright Spot — Maria and Johnny chat about P.J. Fleck's viral moment after the Gophers win. Blood smeared on his face!

0:00 Intro
0:12 Roseville Kidnapping
1:57 Plane Crash
2:29 E-Bike Safety
3:21 J.J. McCarthy
5:00 NEXT Weather
5:15 More to Know
10:26 Bright Spot

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Number 1.
Investigators have revealed what caused the deadly White Bear Lake house fire that killed hockey reporter Jessi Pierce and her three young children. Investigators say an extension cord, along with a charger, cord or adapter, likely started the fire.

Number 2.
St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry is suing Mayor Kaohly Her. The 73-page lawsuit alleges the mayor displayed doctored, sexualized photos of Henry and other officers and retaliated against him after he reported the incidents.

Number 3.
Lakeville High School students are back in class today after threats canceled school for two days. The Minnesota BCA says the threats against Lakeville schools, as well as one against Elk River High School last week, appear to be swatting incidents.

Number 4.
Doctors at Allina Health have reached a tentative agreement on their first union contract. More than 150 physicians and other providers went on strike earlier this month. And today, community members, health workers and faith leaders rallied against the planned merger between Allina and California-based Sutter Health.

And in today's Bright Spot — the Minnesota DNR is paying 95 dollars a bushel for red pine cones this fall.

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Number 1.
A former Minnesota lawmaker arrested in a prostitution ring, Justin Eichorn, will now spend the next 16 months behind bars.
Number 2.
Another metro community is calling it quits when it comes to license plate reading cameras. The Plymouth City Council voted late last night to end their contract with camera company Flock.
Number 3.
Lakeville High Schools are closed today after anonymous threats yesterday. Lakeville Police say they were made online and submitted through the district's anonymous reporting system.
Number 4.
Emotional moments in Washington D.C. as some of Renee Good's family testifies in front of members of Congress. So did a witness who recorded Alex Pretti getting shot in the back.
And in today's Bright Spot — Maria and Johnny chat about Ella Langley's hit song, Choosin' Texas.

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Number 1.
Officials south of the Twin Cities say they're investigating anonymous threats at Lakeville South High School and Lakeville North High School Tuesday. The threat sent Lakeville South High School into lockdown.
Number 2.
A Wisconsin trooper is fighting to recover after falling off a bridge during a high-speed chase.
Number 3.
Today, researchers are gathering at the University of Minnesota to examine the impact of federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota. And in Washington D.C. — some of Renee Good's relatives and one witness to Alex Pretti's killing are speaking at a hearing.
Number 4.
An emotional moment for a Minnesota mother grappling with the loss of her child. Her mother says her daughter, Autumn, had asked to be an organ donor when she was only ten. Last night, her mom heard her daughter's heart beat again through one of the lives she saved.
And in our Bright Spot: Maria and Johnny chat about a new fall ice cream flavor at a local shop in White Bear Lake.. Yum!

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Number 1.
Testimony continues in the murder trial of Jordan Collins Sr. He's accused of killing his 16-year-old son, Jordan "Manny" Collins Jr. His dismembered remains were found in a garbage bag at a landfill last year.

Number 2.
Health officials are warning about a nationwide increase in rabies cases involving human exposure. Here in Minnesota, a rabid bat was found on a downtown Minneapolis sidewalk, and health officials are looking for a woman who picked it up.

Number 3.
A new place of hope at Annunciation Church and School. A renovated Wiffle ball field is now called Hope Field, honoring Harper Moyski and Fletcher Merkel, the two children killed in the church shooting.

Number 4.
People in New Richland and across southern Minnesota are picking up the pieces after severe flash flooding. Six to nine inches of rain fell in parts of the region, and about 80 percent of homes in New Richland were impacted.
And in today's Bright Spot, Capri Sun is releasing a giant new pouch that's three times bigger than its original packaging.

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Number 1.
An ICE agent charged with shooting a man during Operation Metro Surge was in federal court today. He pleaded not guilty. WCCO was in the courtroom.
Number 2.
We are following the trial of a father charged with killing his own son. Jordan Collins Sr. was charged with the murder of his 16-year-old son, Jordan Collins Jr. - known as Manny - last summer. Opening statements were this morning.
Number 3.
A major update on a workplace conduct investigation into St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her. The mayor "engaged in offensive and inappropriate behavior but did not sexually harass anyone." That's according to a summary of the investigation by the city's Director of Human Resources.
Number 4.
We're learning more details following a raid on a local hotel. Lawyers say employees at the Brooklyn Center Super 8 knew about the sex trafficking of their client, an underage girl, and did nothing to stop it.
And in today's Bright Spot, did you know Japan has more than 107,000 centenarians? That's a much higher percentage than we have in America.
Join Maria Lisignoli and Johnny Kahner for this episode of 4 Things to Know.

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We have a special episode today. WCCO Senior Investigative Reporter Jennifer Mayerle joins the show to talk about her latest documentary, A Secret Set Free: https://youtu.be/NtDa-s5DPCU

Number 1.

An ICE agent accused of shooting a man in North Minneapolis and then lying about it was in state court today.

Number 2.

Nearly 30 people were caught and cuffed in a trafficking takedown at several suburban hotels last week. Investigators found 17 girls and women inside those hotels.

Number 3.

Recently released body camera footage shows how Minneapolis police officers stopped a mass shooter.

Number 4.

Will gas prices ever stop going up?

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Number 1.
The future of driverless cars in Minneapolis is uncertain. An ordinance that would go into effect next year from the city council would require a human monitor to be in the driver's seat with a driver's license.
Number 2.
Hennepin County set aside a big chunk of change to help businesses after the ICE surge. But they say nearly half of the applications they received were fraudulent. Plus an update on the investigations into the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
Number 3.
One of the biggest names in hunger relief is spending some time in the Twin Cities. It comes just ahead of a SNAP benefits shakeup.
Number 4.
Big changes could be coming to Minneapolis Public Schools. The district unveiled three options to handle budget issues that all include closing some schools.
Plus in today's Bright Spot: Maria and Johnny chat about a new way to prevent mosquitos from overtaking communities. Could it come to Minnesota?

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Elk River High School had to be evacuated after a threat today. The school says they will provide additional updates once police share more details.
Big changes could be coming to Minneapolis Public Schools. The district is set to unveil its "transformation plan."
A new ruling today from the Supreme Court puts new mail in voting rules on hold. It means Minnesota's mail-in voting process will stay the same for the upcoming election.
The Inver Grove Heights city council approved a change in their moratorium that excludes one project to build a data center on Carmen Avenue East. The developer of that project had threatened to sue the city for millions.
Plus in today's Bright Spot, Maria and Johnny chat about the Toddler of the Year with some Minnesota ties.

0:00 Intro
0:12 Elk River
0:40 Minneapolis Schools
2:25 Voting Rules
3:33 Data Centers
5:03 NEXT weather
5:16 More to Know
13:35 Bright Spot

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