5 officers shot in east central Minnesota, suspect taken into custody hours later
A suspect has been taken into custody hours after a shooting that injured five officers in Minnesota's Benton County Thursday morning.
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar remembers Dianne Feinstein
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who shattered glass ceilings during her more than three decades in the U.S. Senate, has died at the age of 90. She was the longest-serving woman in the Senate, as well as the longest-serving senator from California. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, a Democrat from Minnesota, joined CBS News with her memories of Feinstein.
The Uplift: A LeBron James surprise
LeBron James stops by a high school in Minnesota, surprising their basketball team and giving students a motivational speech. A rescue organization saves beagles who spent their lives in a lab and shows them the great outdoors for the first time. Plus, the answer behind Southern California's bioluminescence phenomenon that has the ocean glowing blue.
Man charged with murder in fatal shooting of Iowa police officer
The suspect, Kyle Ricke, 43, is charged with first-degree murder and will be extradited back to Iowa, authorities said.
Man accused of raping, waterboarding girlfriend in dorm for days
She was strangled, threatened with a knife and forced to lie in a bathtub while Labatte covered her face with a washcloth and poured water on her, the complaint says.
Minnesota prison put on lockdown after inmates refuse to return to cells
There was no violence and no one was hurt during the incident, officials said.
Natalie Hudson named first Black chief justice of Minnesota Supreme Court
"This is a tremendous responsibility that I approach with humility and resolve," Hudson said.
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Former Minnesota officer charged with second-degree manslaughter; Dollar General to hire 20,000 workers
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Derek Chauvin to request conviction review in George Floyd's murder
An attorney for the former Minneapolis police officer said they will ask the U.S. Supreme Court to review Chauvin's second-degree murder conviction.
The Uplift: Hot dogs and town hogs
A Minnesota town aims to attract visitors with unique pig statues. Oscar Mayer gives us an inside look at their once top secret training program for drivers of its Wienermobile – now dubbed the Frankmobile. Plus, other inspiring stories.
Minnesota man arrested over the hit-and-run death of his wife
Investigators said that over the past two weeks they gathered enough evidence to arrest the husband and charge him with murder in the second degree and criminal vehicular homicide.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Minnesota lawmakers pass bill to legalize recreational marijuana
Democratic Gov. Tim Walz said he will sign it into law, which would make Minnesota the 23rd state to legalize recreational marijuana.
Arizona man gets 103 years in prison for quadruple murder
Suggs was convicted in April of four counts of second-degree murder in the September 2021 deaths.
Man who beheaded girlfriend in front of onlookers convicted of murder
People in other cars and nearby homes saw the attack in July 2021.
Officer who held back bystanders convicted of aiding George Floyd's killing
Tou Thao, who held back bystanders while his colleagues restrained Floyd, instructed an off-duty firefighter to "back off" when she asked to check Floyd's pulse.
Woman who left newborn to die next to Mississippi River learns fate
Prosecutors said DNA evidence also links Jennifer Matter to a baby girl found dead by the Mississippi in 1999.
Trump says he's "not thrilled" after Israel targets Hamas leaders in Qatar
President Trump said Tuesday he's "very unhappy" after Israel's military targeted members of Hamas in Qatar's capital of Doha.
Judge rules Lisa Cook can remain Fed governor for now as Trump tries to fire her
President Trump has said he is firing Cook from her role over allegations she made false representations on mortgage agreements several years ago.
Poland says its airspace was violated by unidentified "drone-type objects"
The Polish military said late Tuesday it's responding to unspecified "drone-type objects" that entered its airspace during Russian strikes on Ukraine.
Democrat James Walkinshaw to win Virginia House race, narrowing GOP majority
Democrat James Walkinshaw will defeat Republican Stewart Whitson in a Northern Virginia special House election to pick Rep. Gerry Connolly's successor, the Associated Press projects.
Trump orders crackdown on some pharma ads, RFK Jr. releases child health report
President Trump ordered the FDA to enforce rules on direct-to-consumer drug ads, after HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. released a report on the administration's approach to healthy outcomes for children and families.
Sen. Ruben Gallego seeks to block Ashli Babbitt from military funeral honors
In August, the Pentagon offered full military funeral honors to Jan. 6 rioter Ashli Babbitt, after denying her family's request for the honor in 2021.
Supreme Court takes up Trump tariffs, setting stage for major showdown
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it will decide whether President Trump can impose his most sweeping tariffs.
DOJ charges man accused in deadly stabbing of Ukrainian refugee
The Justice Department charged the suspect, Decarlos Brown Jr., with one count of committing an act causing death on a mass transportation system.
Roberts halts lower court order that required Trump to unfreeze foreign aid
President Trump's administration asked the Supreme Court on Monday to allow it to freeze billions of dollars in foreign aid funding.