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Deadly Cases: Minneapolis Police Scrutiny | Twin Cities Hit with $600M Losses
12 minutes Posted Apr 22, 2026 at 7:08 pm.
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April 22 — Two high-profile cases in Minneapolis are raising serious questions about police response. A man shot after repeated calls for help… and a woman’s death now under renewed scrutiny. City leaders say internal reviews uncovered dozens of issues, from communication breakdowns to gaps in understanding policy.
Meanwhile, across Minnesota, counties are relying on decades-old technology to manage essential services. Some systems date back to the 1980s, creating inefficiencies, errors, and mounting costs. Lawmakers are now facing pressure to invest hundreds of millions in upgrades.
Plus, new numbers reveal the financial toll of a recent ICE surge in the Twin Cities: millions in police overtime and hundreds of millions in business losses, all potentially impacting taxpayers.
And the Minnesota Wild look to take control of their playoff series at home tonight. Can momentum shift in St. Paul?
Join Johnny Kahner for this episode of 4 Things to Know.
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