Tuesday, February 3 — Classes resume today in Columbia Heights after a racially and politically motivated bomb threat forced schools to close Monday, as the district’s superintendent says the priority now is safely bringing home four other students currently in federal custody.
At the same time, a new lawsuit is raising serious questions about federal surveillance tactics in Minnesota. A Twin Cities protester alleges Border Patrol agents used facial recognition technology to identify her during ICE demonstrations, and that her Global Entry status was revoked days later without explanation. Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection respond as body cameras are rolled out to federal agents in Minneapolis amid growing scrutiny.
We also hear from Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison on the impact of federal detention of children, preview tonight’s party caucuses as Minnesota’s midterm election season begins and track multiple investigations into recent deadly shootings involving both local police and federal agents.
Plus, Quinn Hughes makes history, and an Olympic update from Lindsey Vonn.
In our Bright Spot today: A St. Paul firefighter is honored for his service.
Join Johnny Kahner for this episode of 4 Things to Know.

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