Man linked to 2 killings after second body found in Minn. storage unit
Authorities discovered the remains of 33-year-old Fanta Xayavong, in a storage unit near Minneapolis last week, two years after her disappearance.
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Minneapolis's Jovonta Patton prepares for debut on gospel music's biggest stage
"I'm very excited to sing a song that I wrote, I put my hard-earned money and time in, and that it's actually doing what gospel music is supposed to do," Patton said.
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.
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.
After Zelenskyy meeting, Trump says both Ukraine, Russia should declare victory
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited to ask President Trump for more military aid as the war with Russia persists.
Trump commutes George Santos' prison sentence
In a post on Truth Social, the president said the ex-New York congressman has been "horribly mistreated" in prison.
Hamas hands over remains of another deceased Israeli hostage, IDF says
On Wednesday, Hamas had said it had handed over all the Israeli hostage remains it had been able to recover, and extensive efforts and special equipment would be required to find the remaining bodies.
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Witkoff, Kushner felt betrayed by Israel's Qatar strike
Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, President Trump's dealmakers in brokering the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, discuss a setback that nearly derailed the peace talks.
Government shutdown becomes third-longest in history with no end in sight
The government shutdown is now the third-longest funding lapse in modern history, and the Senate won't meet until Monday. Follow live updates here.
Trump says Maduro "doesn't want to f*** around with the United States"
President Trump confirmed this week that he has authorized the CIA to go into Venezuela and conduct covert operations.
Trump asks Supreme Court to allow deployment of National Guard in Illinois
President Trump's administration asked the Supreme Court on Friday to allow the deployment of National Guard members in Illinois
Prince Andrew gives up his royal titles in fallout from Epstein scandal
Britain's Prince Andrew will not use his royal title any longer, he said in a statement released by Buckingham Palace Friday.
CBS News ends 60-year presence at Pentagon after declining to sign new press requirements
CBS News has had an office in the Pentagon for decades, where it has covered every conflict since World War II, as well as the stories of the U.S. military's service members.