Minnesota Now with Cathy Wurzer

Minnesota Now: Jan. 9, 2024

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Police say they do no know the motive behind Monday night’s fatal shooting at a motel in Cloquet.

And ambulance services in Minnesota are facing challenges. Minnesota Now talks about what state leaders can do to make sure people can get emergency care.

A north Minneapolis charter school is closing suddenly at the end of the week because of a funding crisis. We talk about what happened — and what it means for parents and staff.

Last year, state lawmakers passed several bills to lower greenhouse gas emissions. We talk about what’s on the climate agenda for this year’s session, which begins next month.

And we hear from a Minnesotan competing for a spot on the U.S. Olympic sailing team.