Thursday, April 16 — A razor-thin vote in the U.S. Senate clears the way to lift a decades-long mining ban near Minnesota’s Boundary Waters, setting up a final decision from President Trump. Supporters point to jobs and critical minerals, while opponents warn of environmental risks and tribal rights concerns.Meanwhile, an ICE agent is facing assault charges after allegedly pointing a gun at two people on a Twin Cities highway. There is a nationwide warrant for his arrest; prosecutors are not sure where the agent is. Plus, a Minneapolis teenager is convicted in a federal case involving a modified machine gun. He was arrested outside a high school graduation ceremony last year.And new details, including policy changes, emerge after a domestic violence case in Minneapolis turns deadly, raising questions about police response and accountability.Join Maria Lisignoli and Johnny Kahner for this episode of 4 Things to Know.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices