Teacher never misses class, even during chemotherapy
Kelly Klein is balancing virtual learning with her chemotherapy by doing both at once.
Minnesota
First known U.S. case of Brazilian COVID-19 variant confirmed
Minnesota officials say the person who has recently traveled to Brazil. It's not clear if the variant causes a more serious illness than the novel coronavirus.
Minnesota governor announces plan for schools
The plan details a number of priorities for public schools to help combat the pandemic's impact on education.
Minnesota governor introduces education plan
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz released a new education plan with priorities that include increasing and supporting teachers, closing the racial achievement gap, and helping students affected by the pandemic. The move comes nearly a week after the state started allowing younger students back into the classroom. Watch a portion of his remarks.
Nature: Winter in Minnesota
"Sunday Morning" takes us out into the cold, at Blue Mounds State Park in Minnesota. Videographer: Kevin Kjergaard.
Transcript: Melvin Carter on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with St. Paul, Minnesota, Mayor Melvin Carter that aired Sunday, January 17, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
St. Paul mayor on "high alert" for potential unrest
Melvin Carter, the mayor of St. Paul, Minnesota, says the country is "in a volatile moment" and his city is on "high alert" for unrest.
U.S. Capitol riot sparks protests nationwide
In the wake of the deadly protest at the Capitol on Wednesday, supporters of President Trump are protesting and storming state capitols nationwide. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
Klobuchar on mob's Capitol assault
Minnesota Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol and the fallout from that historic attack.
Minnesota loosens some COVID restrictions
Governor Tim Walz announced Wednesday that he's relaxing COVID-19 restrictions for Minnesota bars and restaurants, which have been closed to indoor dining for the last six weeks. Watch part of his press conference here.
Minnesota governor easing some COVID-19 rules for businesses
The governor warned, however, that the virus remains in Minnesota communities — and urged residents not to let their guard down.
"Time for us patriots to rise up": Bar owner fights COVID penalties
Owner of bar in Minneapolis suburb is being defiant in face of possible five-year suspension of liquor license.
Tornadoes could hit some areas as massive winter storm moves east
Numerous travel advisories urged motorists to stay off the road and several highways were shut down altogether just ahead of the holiday.
Community tries to fight whites-only church
The city council in Murdock, Minnesota, granted a permit to a church that the Southern Poverty Law Center has designated as a hate group. Reporter Jordan Almen, who has been covering this story for the Kerkhoven Banner, spoke with CBSN's Anne-Marie Green about the community's response and why the city felt they had to grant the Asatru Folk Assembly permission to gather in their small town.
Kindness becomes contagious among these strangers
Hundreds of people paid for ice cream orders of the people behind them at a Minnesota Dairy Queen. Jamie Yuccas has the story for our series "Season of Giving."
900 customers pay for each other's meals at Dairy Queen
One by one, for nearly three days, 900 people paid for the Dairy Queen orders of the car behind them.
Minnesota eases COVID restrictions — but it's not enough for some
Governor Walz is facing pressure from a group of restaurant owners who say they will defy orders and open for in-person dining.
Minnesota loosens COVID-19 restrictions
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz on Wednesday announced the state will be easing some of the more stringent restrictions on businesses and social gatherings, following a four-week "pause" prompted by a spike in coronavirus cases. Watch his remarks here.
Minnesota commutes man's life sentence
Minnesota's State Board of Pardons has commuted the life sentence of Myon Burrell, whose murder case angered criminal justice reform advocates. Burrell was released after 18 years in prison, after the Associated Press found no hard evidence tying him to the shooting earlier this year. He was 16 years old when he was sentenced to life for the killing of sixth-grader Tyesha Edwards, who was hit by a stray bullet inside her Minneapolis home.
Minnesota frees man convicted of killing child with stray bullet
Myon Burrell now has a 20 year sentence, the remainder of which he will serve on supervised release.
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Over 150 Minnesota businesses plan to defy COVID-19 restrictions
Business owners could face a $1,000 fine and 90 days in jail.
Doctor has message for COVID-19 doubters and non-maskers
As the number of people hospitalized with the coronavirus continues to increase, one doctor has a message for those who think it's a hoax or refuse to wear a face covering.
Minnesota officials credit National Guard for COVID-19 help
Officials highlighted the ways the state is working with the National Guard to protect residents of long-term care facilities, a demographic that has been hit hardest by the pandemic.
Minnesota officials on help for long-term care
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz held a briefing Friday on the state's response to COVID-19, which has led to more than 3,800 reported deaths in the state. Officials highlighted steps the state is taking to care for residents of long-term care facilities.
Driver speaks out after plane crashes into her SUV
A single-engine plane made a dramatic emergency landing on an interstate as cars cruised down the highway at night.
Government shutdown continues as Smithsonian museums, National Zoo temporarily close
The government shutdown entered its 12th day on Sunday as Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse over a spending plan, and the Trump administration began laying off thousands of federal workers.
China's capacity to hack the U.S. is growing, former NSA head says
Recently retired Gen. Tim Haugh warns that China is hacking America's computer systems – targeting water, infrastructure and telecommunications. He says China's capacity for targeting the U.S. is growing.
Israel expects hostages to be freed "in a few hours" as ceasefire holds
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has brought cautious calm to the region as aid begins to flow into the Gaza Strip.
Vance accuses Democrats of "hostage-taking" with government shutdown posture
Democratic leaders in Congress have pushed for serious negotiations with Republican leaders and the White House to end the stalemate.
Ousted NSA head Gen. Tim Haugh on his firing
In his first television interview since his firing, Gen. Tim Haugh discusses his termination by the Trump administration.
Diane Keaton, star of "Annie Hall" and "Father of the Bride," dies at 79
Diane Keaton had a decades-long career with performances in 1977's "Annie Hall," the "The Godfather" films, and many more.
Justice Anthony Kennedy on the Supreme Court today
The former justice who was the deciding vote on some of the Supreme Court's most consequential decisions talks about the Court today, and about his memoir, "Life, Law & Liberty."
South Carolina bar shooting kills at least 4, injures 20
The shooting at Willie's Bar and Grill on St. Helena Island left at least 20 injured, including four in critical condition, the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office said.
Coral reefs are first environmental system to pass climate "tipping point"
Crucial for marine life and the global economy, coral reefs are the planet's first major environmental system to cross a climate "tipping point" as the world warms.