Tina Smith replaces Franken
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton appointed Lieutenant Governor Tina Smith as the replacement for Senator Al Franken. Smith will take over Franken's seat until a special election is held next November.
Minnesota
12/7/17: Red and Blue
Senator Franken announces resignation; Republicans reject Senator Franken's comparisons to Roy Moore
12/7/17: CBSN Evening News
Senator Al Franken is resigning; Behind Otis Redding's hit
Sen. Franken resigns
Sen. Al Franken bowed to pressure Thursday and resigned amid growing pressure after allegations of sexual misconduct surfaced. He did not, however, bow to his accusers. Nancy Cordes reports.
Impact of Franken's resignation
Senator Al Franken says he will resign from Congress after multiple women accused him of sexual misconduct. During a speech announcing his plans, Franken blasted the GOP for supporting President Trump and Senate candidate Roy Moore, who also face misconduct accusations. James Pindell from the Boston Globe joins CBSN to discuss the impact.
Political breakdown
Dozens of Democratic lawmakers have called on Sen. Al Franken of Minnesota to resign. Senior political correspondent for Bustle.com Erin Delmore joined CBSN to discuss the fallout -- and whether this sets a precedent ahead of the Alabama Senate special election.
Autism, sleep apnea eligible for medical marijuana
Minnesota health officials announced Thursday that autism and obstructive sleep apnea are now qualifying conditions for the state's medical marijuana program.
Sen. Franken apologizes
Senator Al Franken addressed the sexual misconduct allegations against him as he returned to work on Capitol Hill Monday. He apologized again to Leeann Tweeden, who accused him of nonconsensual kissing and groping, and said "you have to respect a woman's experience." Watch his remarks.
Sen. Franken talks
Sen, Al Franken, D-Minnesota, is responding to sexual misconduct allegations that have surfaced over the last month. Jamie Yuccas has more.
3M lawsuit
The state of Minnesota is suing manufacturing company 3M for $5 billion, alleging it concealed the potential harm of chemicals from government regulators and the scientific community to protect its revenue. CBS Minnesota has the story.
Franken accusations
CBSN political contributor Molly Hooper of The Hill and Yahoo News' Hunter Walker join "Red & Blue" to discuss the sexual misconduct allegations against Democratic Sen. Al Franken of Minnesota.
Civil rights charges in George Floyd's death
A federal grand jury in Minnesota has indicted Derek Chauvin, the fired Minneapolis officer convicted in the death of George Floyd, and three other former officers on civil rights charges. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers has more on the breaking news.
Minnesota snowstorm
At least 4 people died due to icy road conditions in Minnesota as the first snow of the season fell.
WWII veteran's daily walks
Harvey Djerf, 95, walks nearly a mile around his neighborhood twice everyday. The Minnesota man and World War II veteran is getting around with a little help from his neighbors. Vladimir Duthiers reports.
Philando Castile fundraiser
A campaign to honor the memory of Philando Castile has raised enough money to pay off the school lunch debt of every student in St. Paul Public Schools for at least a year. CBS Minnesota reports.
Minn. governor announces plan to end COVID restrictions
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced Thursday that the state will end remaining restrictions on outdoor limits and indoor activities by May 28. It's part of his three-step timeline to end all COVID-19 restrictions, which also includes lifting the mask mandate by July 1 or sooner.
Minn. governor announces plan to end COVID restrictions, lift mask mandate
"This is a great day," Governor Tim Walz said at a Thursday news conference.
Minnesota mosque bombing
Officials tell CBS News the explosive used in the Minnesota mosque blast was a pipe-bomb type device that showed "sophistication". CBS Minnesota's Rachel Slavik reports.
School explosion
Investigators in Minnesota are combing through evidence after an apparent gas leak triggered a deadly explosion at Minnehaha Academy. Two school employees were killed in the blast. CBS News correspondent Anna Werner joins CBSN from Minneapolis with the latest.
Tornado outbreak
Dozens of tornadoes touched down in Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin, and severe thunderstorms have been hitting the region as well. CBS News correspondent Adriana Diaz joins CBSN from Prairieville, Iowa, with details.
Philando Castile video
Dashcam footage of the fatal police shooting of Philando Castile has been released a week after the Minnesota officer who fired the shots was acquitted of manslaughter. Warning: graphic content.
MN officer shooting trial
Closing arguments are set for Monday in the manslaughter trial of a Minnesota police officer charged in the shooting death of a black driver during a traffic stop. Philando Castile was stopped for a broken tail light when officer Jeronimo Yanez fired his gun seven times, hitting Castile with five shots. Barry Petersen reports.
MN measles outbreak
Health officials in Minnesota are facing the worst measles outbreak in the state in nearly 30 years. Most of those with the disease are unvaccinated Somali-American children. The state's health commissioner says the Somali community has been targeted with misinformation about vaccine risks. Jamie Yuccas reports.
Kars4Kids probe
The attorney general of Minnesota is joining Oregon and Pennsylvania in raising questions about how Kars4Kids -- one of the largest vehicle-donation charities in the country -- spends its money. Tony Dokoupil reports.
Red Lake County
Chris Ingraham is a reporter for the Washington Post who wrote an article naming Red Lake County, Minnesota, as "the absolute worst place to live in America." After a visit to the small community, he apparently had a change of heart. Steve Hartman reports.
Trump directs Pentagon to use "all available funds" to pay troops amid shutdown
The government shutdown entered its 11th day Saturday as Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse over a spending plan, and the Trump administration began laying off thousands of federal workers.
Israel awaits the release of hostages as aid begins to flow into Gaza
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas continues to hold as aid begins to flow into the Gaza Strip.
Biden undergoing radiation therapy, spokesperson says
Former President Joe Biden is undergoing radiation therapy and hormone treatment amid his ongoing treatment for prostate cancer, a spokesperson said.
Trump announces additional 100% tariff on Chinese goods starting next month
President Trump said Friday he will impose an additional 100% tariff on imports from China starting next month, citing new port fees — marking a significant escalation in the U.S.-China trade war.
No survivors after blast at Tennessee military explosives plant, sheriff says
The Hickman County Sheriff's Office previously reported that 18 people were still missing, but is working on the assumption that all were dead.
Hegseth announces Qatar will build air force facility at U.S. base in Idaho
The move is a sign of increasingly close ties between the U.S. and Qatar.
Zelenskyy urges Trump to broker peace in Ukraine after very "productive" call
The Ukrainian leader wrote in a social media post that if a war can be stopped in one region, "surely other wars can be stopped as well."
4 dead, 12 injured in Mississippi shooting, officials say
The shooting happened on a main street while people were in the area for a high school homecoming game, the town's mayor said.
Trump immigration official testifies on plans to deport Abrego Garcia
ICE's John Schultz said he's "confident" that once the administration receives approval from a third country to accept Abrego Garcia, he could be deported within 72 hours.