Allina surgeon removed woman's kidney instead of spleen, lawsuit says
A Twin Cities woman is suing over an alleged medical mistake that she says cost her a healthy left kidney.
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Northern Minnesota wildfires burn more than 37K acres
Nearly 37,000 acres have burned since Sunday as three wildfires continue to rage in northern Minnesota, none of which have been contained.
Extended interview: Gus Walz
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's son, Gus, and his family share their personal story with CBS News contributor David Begnaud. "I'm excited to show people who I am, and just kind of what I do and what I've done — and just about me," Gus said in the interview for "CBS Mornings."
Disability discrimination case at SCOTUS
The Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in a case over whether a Minnesota school discriminated against a student with disabilities. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins to break down the case.
Women's hockey league shatter records, growing the game for young girls
Only in its second season, the Professional Women's Hockey League is shattering records for women's sports and showing that women's hockey has a place in the sports ecosphere.
Girls growing the game of hockey and its goals
The Professional Women's Hockey League launched in 2023 and is growing the game with its first Breakthrough Cup tournament for girls ages 7-18. CBS News Minnesota reporter Marielle Mohs has the story.
Sens. Tina Smith and Gary Peters on retiring
As Democrats work to win back support in the Midwest, they will be without Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith and Michigan Sen. Gary Peters, who will not seek reelection in 2026. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns sat down with the lawmakers for their take on the state of the Democratic Party.
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Flanagan officially launches U.S. Senate run
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan announced she plans to run for U.S. Senate on the same day Sen. Tina Smith announced she will not be seeking reelection next year.
Americans feeling impact of Trump's trade war
President Trump's trade war is already being felt in the heartland. Americans feeling the crunch are concerned that tariffs could stretch thin budgets even thinner. Lana Zak reports.
Single-engine plane crashes into Minnesota home
A plane burst into a ball of flames after crashing into a home near Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Saturday afternoon. None of the plane's occupants survived, officials said. No one on the ground was hurt.
No survivors from small plane that crashed into home in Minneapolis suburb
A small plane crashed into a home in a residential area of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, Saturday afternoon. No one on the ground was hurt.
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Baby born weighing 8 ounces goes home on 1st birthday
The birth of quintuplets is already a rare event. Now, imagine the smallest of the five weighing just 8 ounces. After an incredible year-long journey, Bilal — the tiniest of five — is finally going home.
Guilty verdict in Feeding Our Future founder's fraud trial
A jury delivered a string of guilty verdicts Wednesday afternoon in what prosecutors call the largest pandemic fraud case in the country.
Man accused of hiding stolen ruby slippers from "Wizard of Oz" is dead
A federal judge has dismissed the charges against a Minnesota man accused of hiding a stolen pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in "The Wizard of Oz." Prosecutors informed the court Monday that he died Sunday.
Canadian premier threatens U.S. with tariffs
President Trump temporarily lifted the tariffs imposed on some Canadian and Mexican goods. But Ontario Premier Doug Ford is still threatening some states in the U.S. with retaliation over Mr. Trump's tariff policies. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe spoke with Ford.
FBI finds "no threat" after flight from Minneapolis diverted to Texas
FBI officials say there was "no threat" in an incident that prompted a plane flying out of Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to be diverted Wednesday afternoon to El Paso International Airport in Texas.
Students on "phone-free February"
A school in Minnesota is encouraging its students to ditch their phones during "phone-free February." CBS News Minnesota's Kirsten Mitchell has the details and reaction.
Why did the Delta plane crash and flip in Toronto? Here's what we know.
An investigation is underway into the Delta plane that crash-landed Monday in Toronto. What caused it remains to be seen, but here's what we know so far.
Passengers describe Toronto crash-landing: "Everything went sideways"
Passengers aboard the Delta Air Lines plane that flipped onto its back after crash-landing in Toronto recalled the frightening incident.
Toronto airport CEO: Crews "mounted a textbook response" to plane crash
The CEO of Toronto Pearson Airport applauded the heroism of Delta Air Lines Flight 4819's crew members after Monday's crash, when the aircraft flipped over and started on fire while landing.
5 charged with murder in killing of missing man from Minnesota
Five people have been charged by New York State Police with second-degree murder in the killing of a missing man from Minnesota who authorities said died following repeated acts of violence and torture for more than a month.
5 arrested in killing of transgender man
Five people in New York have been arrested in connection with the killing of a transgender man from Minnesota. Authorities say the victim was tortured for over a month. Shanelle Kaul has more.
Minnesota open Senate seat shakes up midterms
Democratic Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota announced Thursday she will not run for reelection in 2026. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall joins "America Decides" to discuss what Smith's retirement means for the Senate map in the midterms.
Sen. Tina Smith won't run for reelection in Minnesota next year
Democratic U.S. Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota announced on Thursday that she will not run for reelection next year.
How Ken Martin became the new DNC chair
The longtime leader of Minnesota's Democratic Party has a new job: To lead the Democratic National Committee. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall explains how Ken Martin won despite failing to get the backing of top Democrats in Washington, D.C. Then, political strategists Justin Sayfie and Chuck Rocha join with analysis.
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Watch Live: RFK Jr. testifies at Senate hearing amid CDC backlash
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is testifying Thursday before the Senate Finance Committee. Follow live updates here.
Amy Coney Barrett says the law isn't an "opinion poll"
Justice Amy Coney Barrett spoke to CBS News senior correspondent Norah O'Donnell for her first TV interview since joining the Supreme Court in 2020.
Giorgio Armani, top Italian fashion designer, dies at 91, his company says
Giorgio Armani, the renowned Italian fashion designer, has died at age 91, his company says in a statement.
CBS News Poll: Americans say vaccines should be made more available
Large majorities say COVID vaccines should be more available to those who want them, but many say Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s policies are making vaccines less available.
What the "missing minute" in the Jeffrey Epstein jail video shows
The Epstein jail video officials initially released was missing one minute, but footage released Tuesday contains that minute.
Xi and Putin heard discussing immortality through organ transplants
"Predictions are, in this century, it may be... possible to live to 150 years old," China's Xi Jinping mused to Vladimir Putin before a historic military parade in Beijing.
Powerball's estimated jackpot soars to $1.7 billion for Saturday drawing
The estimated Powerball jackpot for Saturday night's drawing soared to an estimated $1.7 billion after no tickets came up winners of Wednesday's $1.4 grand prize.
Death toll in Lisbon streetcar crash mounts, leaving Portugal reeling
Lisbon's Elevador da Gloria funicular streetcar has carried tourists in Portugal's capital for more than a century. The cause of its deadly crash remains unclear.
Spirit Airlines to end service in 12 cities, amid bankruptcy struggles
Spirit confirmed to CBS News on Thursday that it is discontinuing service in 12 cities.