Minnesota Now with Nina Moini

Minnesota Now for Jan. 10, 2023

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The World Health Organization calls the new Omicron subvariant the "most transmissible yet." Host Cathy Wurzer talks with Dr. Michael Osterholm about its impact in the state.

Minnesota’s top federal official Andy Luger is trying to crack down on guns and crime. Reporter Matt Sepic shares what he learned from talking with the U.S. Attorney.

Sven Sundgaard explains why most of the state is under an air quality alert.

Suburban Brooklyn Center’s police department posted a video to recruit new officers. But some community members say it was too militaristic. We’ll talk about the controversy.

Finally, many of us are trying to become new people in the new year. We’ll hear from two local dads who tried to become pro wrestlers.

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