3 first responders killed in shootout
Two police officers and a paramedic were killed following a shootout with an armed man who had barricaded himself and seven children in a home in Burnsville, Minnesota. The suspect was later found dead.
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2 officers, 1 paramedic shot dead in Minnesota
Two police officers and one paramedic were shot and killed in Burnsville, Minnesota, on Sunday. The person who shot them is also dead, authorities said. CBS Minnesota's Jonah Kaplan reports.
Kirk Cousins talks Super Bowl predictions
Kirk Cousins, four-time NFL pro bowler and Minnesota Vikings quarterback, joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his recent Bart Starr Award win.
Couple born on the same day at same hospital wed on their birthday
Elizabeth Christensen and Joshua Colbert matched on the Hinge in 2023 and soon discovered several shocking similarities about themselves.
Couple born on same day and hospital marry
Elizabeth was born on September 13, 1988. So was Joshua. She was born at Mercy Hospital in Minnesota. So was he. They connected on a dating app and realized that's not where their similarities ended.
WCCO unearths new video of young Prince
While searching through footage of a 1970 teachers' strike, CBS station WCCO uncovered an incredible "gem": footage of the superstar Prince as a young boy in Minneapolis. WCCO's Jeff Wagner tells us about the incredible stroke of luck that led the station to find the rare footage.
Biden wins New Hampshire Democratic primary
CBS News projects President Biden has won the New Hampshire Democratic primary with a write-in campaign. The president faced Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips and author Marianne Williamson in the Granite State. CBS News campaign reporter Jake Rosen has more.
New women's hockey league begins 1st season
After years of struggling to sustain a permanent league, the new Professional Women's Hockey League kicked off its inaugural season this week with the help of tennis legend Billie Jean King. Taylor Heise, the first overall draft pick for the PWHL, joins CBS News to discuss her goals on and off the rink.
States set to enact new laws in 2024 on guns, fuzzy dice and taxes
Hundreds of state laws take effect across the United States starting Monday, Jan. 1.
122 fishermen rescued after getting stranded on Minnesota ice floe
No one was hurt during the ordeal, but four people fell into the water while attempting to canoe to shore prior to the arrival of emergency crews, authorities said.
Minnesota man arrested after impaling grocery worker with golf club: Police
The suspect barricaded himself in an apartment after the incident, sparking an hours-long standoff with Minneapolis Police.
"48 Hours" reports: "Who Shot Heidi Firkus?"
"48 Hours" investigates the 2010 murder of a woman in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Her husband claims his gun accidentally discharged while he struggled with a home intruder, but is that what the evidence says? CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas joins "CBS Mornings" with a preview of her report.
A Minnesota collection of windmills
It began with one windmill that Terry Rodman built for his wife. Then he started collecting the pieces of farm equipment from others, and now he has a collection of 44 windmills that draws visitors from all over. CBS Minnesota's John Lauritsen has the story.
Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips announces he won't seek reelection to 3rd Congressional District amid presidential run
Rep. Dean Phillips, who serves Minnesota's 3rd Congressional District, announced on Friday that he will not seek reelection to Congress.
"Most invasive animal on the planet" threatens to invade northern U.S.
The animals are often crossbreeds that combine the survival skills of wild Eurasian boars with the size and high fertility of domestic swine to create a "super pig" that's spreading out of control.
Why courts declined to keep Trump off ballot
A Michigan judge dismissed a lawsuit Tuesday that argued former President Donald Trump should not be on the state's Republican primary ballot in 2024. The Minnesota Supreme Court rejected a similar lawsuit last week. Mark Graber, professor at the University of Maryland's Carey Law School, joins CBS News to unpack the legal reasoning behind the decisions.
A vet donated land to build a cemetery; the first soldier buried was his brother
Veteran cemeteries are being built in states across the U.S. to ensure each soldier can be laid to rest within 75 miles of their home.
Company perfects ancient art of bookbinding
Even in the digital age, Campbell-Logan Bindery focuses on the ancient skill of bookbinding. They restore old books and family heirlooms, and pass their skills down through the generations. John Lauritsen has more.
The president declared, “we’ve still got a chance,” hours after the United States men’s national soccer team managed to earn a spot in the World Cup knockout round despite falling to Germany, 1-0
The president declared, “we’ve still got a chance,” hours after the United States men’s national soccer team managed to earn a spot in the World Cup knockout round despite falling to Germany, 1-0.
Dean Phillips is running for president
Democratic Congressman Dean Phillips of Minnesota announced his candidacy in the presidential race. He's the first elected official to take on President Joe Biden for the presidential nomination. Robert Costa has more.
Biden addresses Gaza evacuations
President Biden addressed the latest developments at the Rafah crossing between Egypt and Gaza during an address in Northfield, Minnesota, Wednesday. Egypt partially opened its border gates that connect to the Gaza Strip allowing some injured Palestinians, as well as some foreigners, to cross for the first time since Oct. 7.
Biden to meet voters in Minnesota
President Biden is traveling to Minnesota Wednesday, kicking off two weeks of visits across the country. Ahead of the visit, CBS News White House reporter Bo Erickson spoke with University of Minnesota students about Mr. Biden's response to the Israel-Hamas war. Erickson also talked to voters about Rep. Dean Phillips challenging Mr. Biden in the Democratic presidential race.
Police probe death of hockey player whose neck was cut by skate blade
Officials in England are also now requiring all players in the country wear neck guards after the 29-year-old's death.
Poll: Nikki Haley gains ground in Iowa
A new poll of Iowa caucusgoers has good news for Nikki Haley but another competitor still looms large. Semafor 2024 campaign reporter Shelby Talcott and CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa join "America Decides" to break down the findings.
Do Democrats want more options for 2024 race?
Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips is officially challenging President Biden for the Democratic Party's nomination in 2024. Matt Barreto, a leading pollster for the DNC and White House, joins "America Decides" to discuss what the shakeup means for the primary election.
Everything we know about Minnesota's massive fraud schemes
A viral social media video has put Minnesota's long-running fraud scandal at the center of the national conversation. Here's what to know.
Alleged drug smugglers jumped overboard in recent boat strikes, U.S. military says
Three people were killed Tuesday when the first boat was hit, while individuals in two other boats jumped overboard, according to U.S. Southern Command.
Videos released in Epstein files raise fresh questions about jail footage
A recently released cache of security videos is raising new questions about the prison cameras at the facility where Jeffrey Epstein died in his cell in 2019.
New Year's celebrations welcome 2026 around the world. See the photos.
New Zealand and Australia were among the first to welcome 2026, but in Sydney and some other cities, the festivities are tinged by grief.
Judge voids decision to end legal status of 60,000 immigrants
A U.S. District Court judge issued a summary judgment on Wednesday, finding that the effort to revoke the legal status of tens of thousands of Hondurans, Nepalis and Nicaraguans was unlawful
Transcript, video of Jack Smith's testimony on Trump cases released
Former special counsel Jack Smith testified for more than eight hours about the investigations and prosecutions of President Trump.
Trump says National Guard is leaving Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland
"We are removing the National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland," President Trump announced.
Body found in Texas identified as missing teen Camila Mendoza Olmos
The Bexar County medical examiner's office determined Camila Mendoza Olmos died by suicide.
These national and regional retailers went out of business in 2025
More than 8,000 stores closed across the U.S. this year, according to retail industry data, including these well-known brands.