Wednesday, October 1st – A federal government shutdown takes effect as lawmakers remain gridlocked, leaving thousands of Minnesotans bracing for the impact. A Minneapolis bridge is renamed to honor the late Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic, remembered for her leadership and legacy. Parents in White Bear Lake are demanding accountability after a 21-year-old man posed as a high school student and enrolled using fake documents. And Lynx star Napheesa Collier goes public with sharp criticism of WNBA leadership, calling out “negligent officiating” and a lack of transparency.
Plus, the latest on a Roseville stabbing investigation, Minnesota’s transgender athlete policies facing federal scrutiny, a push for gun reform following a deadly church shooting, new contenders in the race for Minnesota’s Second Congressional District, and speed cameras officially rolling out across Minneapolis.
Join Maria Lisignoli and Johnny Kahner for this episode of 4 Things To Know.

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