Tuesday, December 30th — Icy roads are leading to more crashes across Minnesota, keeping auto body shops busy as winter weather creates dangerous driving conditions.
Political fallout is also growing as Congressman Tom Emmer calls for deportations tied to fraud cases, even raising questions about U.S. citizenship, while GOP lawmakers urge Governor Tim Walz to resign ahead of the 2026 election. We break down what it could mean as Republicans line up to challenge the two-term governor.
We also have new details in a Metro Transit bus shooting that injured three people, an emotional reelection announcement from Senator John Hoffman after a politically motivated attack on his family, and warnings of a possible teachers strike in Minneapolis.
Plus, snowmobilers fall through the ice up north, charges are filed in the Christmas Day killing of a hospital security guard, Minnesota’s share of new rural health funding is revealed, and tips to keep pets safe in extreme cold, with a bright spot from New York City’s “Good Riddance Day” celebration.
Join Maria Lisignoli and Johnny Kahner for today’s episode of 4 Things to Know.

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