Friday, January 23rd — Hundreds of Twin Cities businesses closed for the day as part of a statewide protest against ICE operations in Minnesota. Activists are calling it a “Day of Truth and Freedom,” urging people to skip work, school, and shopping while demanding state leaders limit federal immigration enforcement. We break down what business owners are saying, where today’s march and rally are happening, and what comes next.
Then, hundreds of people gather at Temple Israel in Minneapolis for a multi-faith prayer service focused on unity, dignity, and support for immigrant communities. We hear from faith leaders across traditions, including Rabbi Marcia Zimmerman and Bishop Mariann Budde, and explain why more than 700 clergy members from around the country are now in Minnesota.
We also have new details after ICE detained a U.S. citizen at gunpoint while searching for two men, including confirmation from the Minnesota Department of Corrections that one of those men has actually been in prison the entire time, raising new questions about how the operation unfolded.
Plus, as the bitter cold grips the state, doctors warn frostbite can happen in just minutes. We explain the warning signs you should never ignore and how emergency rooms are already seeing the impact of this winter’s repeated cold snaps.
More to know: Federal charges tied to a church protest in St. Paul, a joint ICE and Border Patrol press conference outlining recent arrests, updates in the Amber Alert case involving a 7-year-old girl, healthcare workers picketing amid a statewide boycott, major winter sports events moving to Minnesota, and a bright spot — Lego’s new Golden Retriever puppy set.
Join Maria Lisignoli for today’s episode of 4 Things to Know.

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