Minnesota's first confirmed omicron variant infection found in patient who recently traveled to New York

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Talkers TOP STORIES - Minnesota's first confirmed omicron variant infection found in patient who recently traveled to New York: The confirmed infection involved a vaccinated man from Hennepin County who [developed mild symptoms Nov. 22 and sought testing two days later](. The man, who has recovered, spoke with state case investigators and confirmed he had traveled to New York City and attended the Anime NYC convention Nov. 19-21. - With Roe in question, justices dig into private debate: Historic Supreme Court arguments over abortion behind them, the justices soon will begin the work of [crafting a decision that could dramatically limit abortion rights]( in the United States. They will meet in private before the week ends and take an initial vote on whether to uphold Mississippi's ban on abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. But it will be months before a decision is issued. - Rural Minnesota township offers alternative to family over gravel road dispute: The board of Hillman Township says it's willing to resolve a long-running dispute over a gravel road outside Mora, Minn., offering to build a driveway at no cost to the family whose road the township claims no longer exists. [But the family doesn't appear to be in a settling mood]( after a judge recently ruled in its favor. - 9 jurors chosen on third day of Kimberly Potter's manslaughter trial: [Five more jurors are needed]( before opening statements can begin next week in connection with the shooting of Daunte Wright. - Minnesota denies medical cannabis for anxiety, adds gummies: Anxiety disorders [won't be added next year to qualifying conditions for medical cannabis]( in Minnesota, but the state will expand its program by allowing the sale of medical cannabis in gummy and chewable forms. - State investigators hear new sexual misconduct allegations against Twin Cities plastic surgeon: State investigators say they have new sexual misconduct allegations against a Twin Cities plastic surgeon from a woman who says the doctor molested her over several months and once after he had her medicated. [The woman is at least the fifth to complain to the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice]( about Dr. Christopher Kovanda, who continues to hold his license to practice in the state as an investigation continues. - New mini-golf restaurant will open at Uptown's Seven Points: Arts & Rec [will include 13,500 square feet of artist-designed mini-golf](, a performance space, as well food and beverage served on both the first floor and rooftop sculpture garden. WATCH THIS California Highway Patrol rescues man clinging to side of cliff with helicopter: [This man was found clinging precariously]( to a "small ledge several hundred feet above the surfline and over a hundred feet below the highway" last month, the CHP said. Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to [talkers@startribune.com](. TRENDING - These are the best recipes from the 2021 Star Tribune Holiday Cookie Contest: This year's recipes from our winner and four finalists [celebrate a festive range of flavors](, from the entrancing combination of rosemary and lemon to a clever twist on that beloved Italian dessert, tiramisu. - Fox 9's Jason Matheson will revive dormant drag bar in northeast Minneapolis: The host of Fox 9's "The Jason Show" and MyTalk 107.1's morning show is part of a new ownership group that's [reopening and reimagining Lush Lounge and Theater](. - Owamni empowers chef Sean Sherman and the Indigenous food for which he's famous: The Minneapolis eatery is garnering international attention, but to call it the "hot new" restaurant is a disservice, [writes Jon Cheng in this review.]( SPORTS ROUNDUP - Dylan Bundy's signing raises question: Did the Twins learn anything? The free agent pitcher, signed Wednesday, has some upside. [But his recent track record suggests he has more downside.]( - Mats Zuccarello returns, Kahkonen starts again for Wild vs. Devils: Zuccarello will be back in action after missing the last two games, and Kaapo Kahkonen [will make a second consecutive start for the Wild.]( - Baseball owners lock out players in first work stoppage since 1995: The lockout's first impacts were a freeze in player signings, the cancellation of next week's annual winter meetings in Florida and [banishing players from team workout facilities.]( Did someone forward this newsletter to you? You can [sign up for Talkers here](. WORTH A CLICK Pacific island is full of WWII relics and human remains: "More than 75 years after the Battle of Biak ended, collectors are still finding remnants of the fight, and U.S. authorities are hoping to bring closure to families of soldiers still missing," [report Dera Menra Sijabat and Richard C. Paddock for the New York Times.]( FROM THE ARCHIVES Dec. 2, 2019: Vikings defensive back Anthony Harris celebrated his touchdown after he intercepted the ball in the second quarter against the Seahawks at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. (Photo: Elizabeth Flores/Star Tribune) Connect with Star Tribune [facebook]([twitter]([pinterest]([instagram]( [Manage email preferences]( • [Subscribe to Star Tribune]( • [Privacy Policy]( • [Unsubscribe]( This email was sent by: StarTribune, 650 3rd Ave S, Suite #1300, Minneapolis, MN, 55488 © 2021 StarTribune. All rights reserved. We value your opinion! [Give us your feedback.](