Pig statues giving an economic boost in Minnesota
Pig statues have become all the rage in Minnesota's Martin County. John Lauritsen reports on how they are helping to beautify the community and boost the local economy.
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Tens of thousands of Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha at Minneapolis Convention Center
In a year marked by attacks on mosques in the Twin Cities, faith leaders say the crowds are symbolic, not just of the holiday, but something greater.
Suspect charged in Minneapolis car crash that killed 5 women
Authorities said suspect Derrick Thompson sped through a red light and crashed into a car which was carrying the five victims.
In some U.S. cities the war on inflation is already won
In some areas inflation has fallen below 2%, while in other regions prices are still spiraling upward. Why?
DOJ: Minneapolis police have history of bias
In a scathing report released Friday, the Justice Department concluded that the Minneapolis Police Department has "systemic problems" that led to the 2020 murder of George Floyd. CBS News chief national affairs and justice correspondent Jeff Pegues reports from the Twin Cities to break down the findings.
Damning findings on Minneapolis PD from DOJ
More than three years after the killing of George Floyd, U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Friday damning findings from the Department of Justice investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department. Garland went into detail about the investigation's findings of regular use of excessive force and discrimination against Black and Native American people.
DOJ to address Minneapolis police probe
It's been more than three years since George Floyd died at the hands of police in Minneapolis. Friday afternoon, the Justice Department is expected to release the findings of its probe into the city's police department. The investigation examined whether officers demonstrated a pattern of excessive force. CBS News Minnesota reporter Pauleen Le has more.
Jeremiah Program celebrates 25 years of helping single mothers achieve education goals
It's a double congratulations for a group of Twin Cities families, as the kids and their moms are graduating simultaneously. That's thanks in part to a unique approach that is stopping the poverty cycle and starting some big dreams.
Survey: Employment for some with criminal records "nearly impossible"
Americans with criminal records cite difficulties in finding a job, maintaining employment or making a living, while those with felony convictions earn $23,000 per year on average, a survey says.
Minnesota rideshare bill vetoed after Uber threatens to halt operations
An Uber spokesperson said the company would stop operating outside the Twin Cities beginning Aug. 1 if the bill became law.
George Floyd's uncle looks back 3 years later
On May 25, 2020, Minneapolis police stopped George Floyd and then-officer Derek Chauvin pressed his knee into Floyd's neck for more than 9 minutes, killing him. The incident, which was captured on cellphone video, sparked outrage and months of protests across the country and around the world. Floyd's uncle, Selwyn Jones, joined CBS News to talk about his nephew, three years after his death.
Supreme Court sides with woman after county sold her condo, keeping all the money
A unanimous Supreme Court has given a 94-year-old Minneapolis woman a new chance to recoup some money after the county kept the entire $40,000 when it sold her condominium over a small unpaid tax bill.
Minneapolis' iconic Washburn water tower
Minnesota is well-known for its unique water towers. CBS Minnesota's John Lauritsen takes a look at the history and architecture of the Washburn tower, one of Minneapolis' most iconic strcutures.
She got $0 from condo sale. Supreme Court weighs fairness.
A 94-year-old woman had her home taken away over a small unpaid tax bill. Were her constitutional rights violated?
Minneapolis ordinance allows prayer call at all hours
The city of Minneapolis last week changed its noise ordinance to allow the Muslim call to prayer to be broadcast in the early mornings and late nights, five days a week. David Schuman has more
Minnesota officer who killed Daunte Wright to be freed
A white ex-police officer convicted of manslaughter after mistaking her handgun for a Taser and fatally shooting a Black motorist in suburban Minneapolis in 2021 is set to be released from prison on Monday.
Minnesota court rejects Derek Chauvin's request for new trial in Floyd killing
The Minnesota Court of Appeals has upheld Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin's second-degree murder conviction for the May 2020 killing of George Floyd.
Minneapolis settles lawsuits over Chauvin
Minneapolis agreed to pay nearly $9 million to settle two lawsuits alleging violent behavior from the former officer who went on to kill George Floyd. Lilia Luciano reports.
Owamni executive chef Sean Sherman named among Time's 100 most influential in 2023
Owamni founder Sean Sherman opened his Minneapolis restaurant in 2021, and it's been racking up acclaim and awards ever since. Time says he "has had a major impact on revitalizing and revolutionizing Native cuisine in the U.S."
Minneapolis to pay $8.9 million over Chauvin's misconduct from 2017
Both lawsuits stemmed from 2017 — three years before Derek Chauvin killed George Floyd with a knee to the neck.
Minnesota man sentenced to prison for laser strike on Delta Air Lines jet
Prosecutors say James link put passengers and crew in "incredible danger" when he aimed a laser at a Delta Air Lines plane in 2021.
Minneapolis Fed chair on banking system
Minneapolis Fed chair Neel Kashkari tells "Face the Nation" that while not "all of the stresses are behind us, I expect this process will take some time. But fundamentally, the banking system is sound."
400,000 gallons of radioactive water leak from Minnesota nuclear plant
While Xcel Energy reported the leak of water containing tritium to state and federal authorities in late November, the spill was not made public until Thursday.
How a Minnesota hockey league helped a Ukrainian refugee feel at home
Margo Biestuzheva and her mother left behind everything they knew after fleeing their homeland, but a hockey team has helped them feel at home in Minneapolis.
The Dish: Gavin Kaysen
Minneapolis chef Gavin Kaysen operates multiple restaurants and other businesses, but his newest project takes his work closer to home. His cookbook "At Home" includes family recipes and meals that he developed amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Dana Jacobson has more.
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Joni Ernst won't seek reelection to Senate in 2026, sources say
GOP Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa is expected to announce next week she's not running for reelection in 2026.
Hurricane Katrina in photos, 20 years later: "We're the land they forgot about"
While Hurricane Katrina's toll didn't become clear for days, the storm ultimately led to nearly 1,400 deaths, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Trump revokes Kamala Harris' Secret Service protection
Congress passed a law in 2008 that limits Secret Service protection for former vice presidents to up to six months after leaving office.
Families of 2 children killed in Minneapolis school shooting speak out
The family of one of the victims shot early Wednesday morning at Annunciation Catholic Church in southwest Minneapolis spoke out for the first time Thursday afternoon.
2 dead after getting flesh-eating bacteria from eating raw oysters
Vibrio vulnificus is a bacteria that occurs in warm coastal waters or raw seafood. It can cause necrotizing fasciitis, a life-threatening illness.
Biggest takeaways from the government's latest inflation data
Persistent inflation remains a pain point for consumers — and for the Federal Reserve as it weighs whether to lower interest rates.
Celebrity crocodile wrangler lied about deadly copter crash, jury finds
Matt Wright, star of the "Wild Croc Territory" and "Outback Wrangler" series, was convicted of two counts of perverting the course of justice.
"Potential evidence" found in search for dad accused of killing 3 daughters
The FBI said it had recovered "potential evidence" while searching nearly 250 acres of rugged wilderness for signs of Travis Decker.
Alabama town's first Black mayor reelected after being locked out of office
The first Black mayor of an Alabama town has won election by a landslide, four years after he ran unopposed but was prevented from serving.