Mammoth storm bringing bitter cold, blizzard warnings to much of nation
Heavy snow and strong winds were hitting the Midwest and moving east. Thousands of flights have been canceled or delayed heading into the holiday weekend.
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3 bald eagles dead, 10 sick after eating euthanized animals
The birds are believed to have been poisoning by pentobarbital, a controlled substance sometimes used for euthanasia.
Edible pot company allegedly sold products 50 times more potent than allowed
The Minnesota pharmaceutical board filed a lawsuit this week to stop the sale of edible cannabis products currently under investigation by the FDA.
Family of boy thrown from balcony reaches settlement with Mall of America, attorneys say
The Mall of America in suburban Minneapolis says it will toughen its trespassing policies as part of a settlement with the family of a boy who was severely injured when a man with a history of causing disturbances at the mall threw him from a third-floor balcony.
Minnesota nurses vote to strike for 2nd time this year
The planned strike, which was voted on with "overwhelming" support from the 15,000 nurses in the Minnesota Nurses Association, will begin on Dec. 11 and could last until Dec. 31.
Retired barber gives free haircuts — donates tips to help poor South Africans
"As long as my hands are steady, I'll just keep doing it," Tom Gorzycki said.
Barber raises money for South Africa's poorest
A Minnesota barber gives haircuts for free, though tips are expected. He then uses the money to help the poorest people of South Africa. David Begnaud shares more.
A veteran scoots kindness forward
When Navy veteran Kenneth Jary's mobility scooter broke down, the 80-year-old from Mahtomedi, Minnesota, thought his life had ground to a halt. But Amanda Kline, a young woman he'd met at a coffee shop, started an online fundraiser for him, and within days Kenny got a brand-new scooter. But the charity didn't stop there, and now Kenny's fight against immobility is benefiting other veterans in need. Correspondent Steve Hartman reports.
Navy veteran turns an act of kindness into a mission
A Navy veteran used money from a fundraiser to donate mobility scooters to dozens of fellow veterans in need.
Minnesota Lottery says tech issue caused delay in Powerball drawing
The Minnesota Lottery said a technical issue with its two-tiered verification process was to blame for the nearly 10-hour delay.
Sen. Klobuchar says Democrats "defied the tides of history" in midterms
Democrats did better than expected and appeared to have staved off a "red wave."
Minnesota attorney general on Chauvin verdict
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison delivered a statement after fired Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder in the death of George Floyd. "I would not call today's verdict justice, however, because justice implies true restoration. But it is accountability, which is the first step towards justice." Watch his remarks and read more here.
Best-selling scholars on race in America
The events in Minneapolis and the protests that followed have sparked some very difficult conversations about race. We turned to two leading scholars and best-selling authors who have written extensively about race in America: Ibram X. Kendi, of Boston University, and Robin DiAngelo, from the University of Washington in Seattle.
Crime is key focus for midterm campaigns
Republican and Democratic campaigns are honing in on the issue of crime in debates and political ads, as polls have shown it's a key issue for voters this election cycle. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns and CBS News Minnesota anchor and reporter Esme Murphy join anchors Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss the impact.
Jesse Ventura endorses Democratic Gov. Tim Walz for reelection in Minnesota
"I took an oath 50 years ago as a Navy SEAL to defend this country," Ventura said. "I can't stand with anyone or any part who cannot condemn the Jan. 6 insurrection."
Small Minnesota town at center of nickel boom
Tamarack, Minnesota, is a small town at the center of a potentially transformative mining boom. It houses a massive deposit of nickel, which is an essential component of electric car batteries. Ben Tracy has more.
Former Minneapolis cop pleads guilty in George Floyd killing
One of four former Minneapolis police officers involved in George Floyd's killing pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter.
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Chaos in Afghanistan as U.S. withdrawal deadline nears; Minnesota suffering from severe drought conditions
12-year-old fatally shot by uncle while hunting for squirrels
The Cass County Sheriff's Office says the 47-year-old man accidentally shot his nephew while they were hunting squirrels on public land
Massive 2,560-pound pumpkin breaks U.S. record
Travis Gienger broke a record set last week in New York where a grower raised a massive pumpkin weighing 2,554 pounds.
Third party congressional candidate in Minnesota dies before election
Third-party candidate Paula Overby, who was running in a competitive race for the congressional seat in Minnesota's 2nd District, died Wednesday of heart complications. CBS Minnesota's Esme Murphy reports on what will happen with the election.
Third-party congressional candidate in Minnesota dies before election
This is the second consecutive congressional election in which the Marijuana Legal Now candidate died before the election.
3 die when plane hits Minnesota house; 2 inside home survive
"We looked out and noticed the entire back half our house was gone," one resident said.
Man sentenced to life in prison for killing woman 36 years ago
The break came in 2020 after investigators obtained a DNA sample from Carbo — who was 18 at the time of the murder — and it matched.
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Trump acquitted of insurrection incitement charge; Minnesota family reunited after half-century apart
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.
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.
Dozens feared dead as fire hits New Year's revelers in Swiss Alps bar
Police in Switzerland say a fire at a bar in the Crans-Montana ski resort area is believed to have left "several tens of people" dead and dozens more injured.
Zohran Mamdani sworn in to become New York City's 112th mayor
In a private ceremony at the abandoned Old City Hall subway station, Mamdani was sworn in by New York Attorney General Letitia James as the clock struck midnight on New Year's Eve.
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.
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.
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.
Can you guess 6-7 words on the 50th annual "Banished Words List"?
Respondents to a Michigan college's survey of overused and misused words and phrases say "6-7" is "cooked" and should come to a massive full-stop.