https://www.cbsnews.com/ Syndicated Cbsnminnesota From CBSNews.com Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:39:57 -0400 5 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/minnesota-gov-tim-walz-running-for-reelection/ Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday announced his plans to seek reelection, launching a rare bid for a third consecutive term that would make history if he wins. Tue, 16 Sep 2025 18:28:50 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/27/e50c1cb6-d9d5-4ec8-afa3-2fc40f5209ab/thumbnail/60x60/a8e093abde717702d145807f925b0b4f/gettyimages-2208526883.jpg 238f2773-816c-4683-8fc7-f23d83929830 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/tony-evers-wisconsin-third-term/ Democratic Gov. Tony Evers of Wisconsin will not seek a third term in 2026, creating the first open race for governor in the battleground state in 16 years. Thu, 24 Jul 2025 14:54:43 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/01/03/aa94a04c-b5c6-4036-be19-d9ce82331687/thumbnail/60x60/2d5791312544f81333f07f3de3dc7eaf/wisconsin-governor-inauguration-23002787229529.jpg 2ee5d7f0-e4a8-47e9-89bd-7093728c3700 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/us-attorney-federal-charges-vance-boelter-minnesota-lawmaker-shootings-suspect/ Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph H. Thompson said the indictment includes a "notice of special findings," which he says is the first step in seeking the death penalty. Tue, 15 Jul 2025 18:20:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/06/16/099fecec-1913-4582-a9f4-ef2d740fa164/thumbnail/60x60/9a7d75b487b2f814b68287a721bea479/2025-06-16t171324z-1895458231-rc2s3faivbbo-rtrmadp-3-minnesota-shooting.jpg a0a92643-05a9-4f9c-b55d-09d1701de3de https://www.cbsnews.com/news/sen-hoffman-discharged-icu-lawmaker-shootings/ Minnesota state Sen. John Hoffman has been discharged from the ICU, just over three weeks after he and his wife, Yvette, were shot in their home, a family spokesperson said on Monday. Mon, 07 Jul 2025 23:56:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/07/08/ca4804e9-d0f0-4d93-81d0-b34f490f0133/thumbnail/60x60/845421f74bcb8d037b657093ef3bf265/copy-of-copy-of-yt-thumb-example-2025-07-07t210842-955.jpg b0fc8adb-ee33-4083-8def-7c5551411a8d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/vance-boelter-federal-court-appearance/ Vance Boelter, the man accused of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses on June 14, made another federal court appearance Thursday. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 19:43:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/06/17/703d8b6d-f8b2-472d-9027-f4d1902b2a07/thumbnail/60x60/71fc9a92daa94fb412a827864999a4ef/c4d4149d-eee4-4ac5-9ee7-16329f921f08.jpg b83fade1-41b7-4428-b188-99a3d6a8a36c https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bemidji-storm-damage-north-dakota-tornado-kills-3/ Three people are dead in North Dakota, and tens of thousands are still without power in Minnesota on Monday after powerful winds swept across the upper Midwest Friday and overnight Saturday. Sun, 22 Jun 2025 16:16:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/06/21/e1bb7c4f-d6c3-4b57-9be4-2bb26897c194/thumbnail/60x60/406e75b88ca1e8d03781aeb1c75907dd/bemidji-storm-damage.jpg 10adf550-51ab-4403-8683-1a80a813362f https://www.cbsnews.com/news/vance-boelter-prepper-minnesota-lawmaker-shootings-melissa-hortman-john-hoffman/ Recently unsealed court documents shed more light on the mindset and actions of the man accused of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses. Sat, 21 Jun 2025 13:10:29 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/06/15/4ea1f2d7-530b-4205-a3f8-22a6a7662cb2/thumbnail/60x60/4d0c0e5ec128e59ba8c40b2ebb29a50b/2025-06-15t000407z-455036719-rc2m2fa5wd6i-rtrmadp-3-minnesota-shooting.jpg 3f712929-a6c6-4709-bb8c-95bbc4bd3e91 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/melissa-mark-hortman-minnesota-state-capitol-candlelight-vigil/ Lawmakers and the public gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol Wednesday night to honor Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, who were fatally shot over the weekend in what authorities called a political assassination. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 23:21:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/06/19/480653a9-30ea-43f3-9ca7-72c9c42f8521/thumbnail/60x60/074e8228b381c965a932e42f916e6a25/ap25170066063275.jpg 4ced0188-4535-40b5-b6c5-6bb92b603980 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/melissa-hortman-home-break-in-brooklyn-park/ The Twin Cities home where Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband were fatally shot​ Saturday was broken into overnight Wednesday, police say. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 19:10:01 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/06/16/528ad232-9171-4f9c-bae2-acbc69c462cf/thumbnail/60x60/b708dcd3d111d9b887808e4e1cfaa6d2/gettyimages-2219575243.jpg 69cbb8bb-2162-4202-baeb-b35e862b22ae https://www.cbsnews.com/news/vance-boelter-fbi-details-charges-suspect-minnesota-lawmaker-shootings/ Vance Boelter, 57, has been charged in the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses. The Hennepin County Attorney said Monday that her office intends to pursue first-degree murder charges against him as well. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:41:06 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/06/16/405b93b9-193d-47f6-b0fe-190dc4ba0ba3/thumbnail/60x60/4807123e3097a8c8f5fa7526dd21995d/boelter-promo.jpg 6035db93-02b9-4d10-94bd-ee2b111be27e https://www.cbsnews.com/news/general-mills-will-remove-artificial-dyes-from-all-foods-by-end-of-2027/ The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors." Wed, 18 Jun 2025 13:27:57 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/06/18/2a9ad105-9e4d-4675-a578-ae5a1535dd4b/thumbnail/60x60/4f16b28b929268f48e4986d090826977/gettyimages-2210616166.jpg 37dea944-88e9-4f38-b654-e5380318c98c https://www.cbsnews.com/news/witness-describes-spotting-suspect-minnesota-lawmaker-shootings/ People near the town of Green Isle, Minnesota, are reacting to an intense police search and manhunt that ultimately led to the arrest of one of their neighbors. Tue, 17 Jun 2025 09:09:05 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/06/16/8c3b7cc9-41e6-4b4c-8ddc-9660fe1d6af1/thumbnail/60x60/00077a3100172c83c3af42cf802a38a3/4p-ll-pkg-green-isle-neighbors-wcco81o6.jpg 15b3b0c5-5d3e-4489-a0e8-df36d8349552 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/melissa-mark-hortman-children-statement-fatal-shooting/ Sophie and Colin Hortman are responding to the fatal shooting of their parents, Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and Mark Hortman. Mon, 16 Jun 2025 23:23:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/06/16/acf9ebc3-3257-4b4c-89e5-f3954b46f799/thumbnail/60x60/959e03ebf406428ccb677b5a9a70e587/mn.jpg dfd21674-03fe-4192-8f3e-cca94c692a95 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/melissa-hortman-killed-john-hoffman-political-shootings/ Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed, and state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were wounded in politically motivated shootings early Saturday, Gov. Tim Walz said. Authorities have also identified a suspect who is still at large. Mon, 16 Jun 2025 13:44:48 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/06/14/0139d0db-b861-4438-b97b-bbf2fb8b27ff/thumbnail/60x60/39efee1705f7e19ef456962a423ec35a/download.jpg 742f03bf-40be-4c01-b037-9e0d000f64dc https://www.cbsnews.com/news/vance-boelter-taken-into-custody-minnesota-lawmaker-shootings/ The man authorities believe shot two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses in politically motivated shootings early Saturday morning is now in custody. Mon, 16 Jun 2025 13:42:16 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/06/16/405b93b9-193d-47f6-b0fe-190dc4ba0ba3/thumbnail/60x60/4807123e3097a8c8f5fa7526dd21995d/boelter-promo.jpg 9c7011a4-d1ee-4a8d-8a67-0e5fd3e60c97 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/who-is-melissa-hortman-minnesota-lawmaker-killed-in-targeted-shooting/ Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were shot and killed, and State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were injured in what Gov. Tim Walz called "politically motivated" shootings. Mon, 16 Jun 2025 00:26:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/01/04/960b252f-11cd-40ca-b83d-dcd047a46b26/thumbnail/60x60/ec324bdc57a53d10567e126f553fd826/minnesota-legislature-23003729533441.jpg b78bad8e-600c-4db5-bc1e-306f0f0e0651 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/shots-fired-university-minnesota-3m-mariucci/ Two men are injured and a suspect is in custody after a shooting Friday night on the University of Minnesota's campus in Minneapolis following a Wayzata High School graduation ceremony. Sun, 01 Jun 2025 19:59:42 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/31/61e5686d-e213-4f1d-be2e-fd6b6a7ae0c7/thumbnail/60x60/4326bad75d10a14088ba7c587339b41a/mariucci-arena-shooting-pic.png 4778f5cf-71c9-44a7-b5f2-d64dd7959d22 https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/minnesota-man-sends-used-laptops-to-guatemala/ A former Minnesota teacher is helping his home country by sending donated laptops to Guatemala. Tue, 27 May 2025 13:24:03 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/23/3e81a12c-52c4-408b-8af6-a53e9270681d/thumbnail/60x60/5f9ec353dc421093b2f9f4c4282ebc35/snapshot-2025-05-23t162010-866.jpg 36832016-5fe4-4471-a5e1-092a3b3d7d81 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/removing-kidney-instead-of-spleen-allina-health-lawsuit/ A Twin Cities woman is suing over an alleged medical mistake that she says cost her a healthy left kidney. Tue, 20 May 2025 14:02:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/07/16/7752114f-96c2-4bff-81bb-281554e9a7fa/thumbnail/60x60/09f6ecd6ff3f74be8eb5e2a6a2e95d14/ap3537655053933073.jpg 61ff6055-ce5c-4851-ae49-dd1f1826a676 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/minnesota-artist-gets-exhibit-at-age-93/ At age 86, Bertha Lunzer rediscovered her love of art after stepping away from it years ago. Mon, 19 May 2025 12:41:56 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/18/244c85ea-c50a-4777-ac8f-3fae23fcfb91/thumbnail/60x60/58311b46dffacd0b5c2706f9c6fb4930/96041e3d-d01e-466d-bb4d-74ba4713044d.jpg 217cb543-5c80-4a1e-8536-c019d4d815c9 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/20-states-sue-trump-conditions-federal-funds/ A coalition of 20 state Democratic attorneys general filed two federal lawsuits on Tuesday, claiming that the Trump administration is threatening to withhold billions of dollars in transportation and disaster-relief funds. Tue, 13 May 2025 16:54:30 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/12/ddd8ad79-9bfe-4b4b-bea5-186c25dfefb4/thumbnail/60x60/873c3912afbdbc7ec9a6aff955ecacac/cbsn-fusion-trump-announces-executive-order-to-lower-prescription-drug-prices-thumbnail.jpg 19f70754-c950-4128-b681-c58ee3b0ee0f https://www.cbsnews.com/news/minnesota-senate-advances-office-of-inspector-general-bill/ A proposal to establish a new state government watchdog designed to fight fraud in public programs sailed through the Minnesota Senate on Thursday. Thu, 08 May 2025 23:02:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/10/28/b7b9c724-ba71-435d-90f6-cee6905b3064/thumbnail/60x60/8909f27ae0c712a93d1c8c4da43d85cd/ap24115726964753.jpg c68de11b-036c-436d-b4bc-325add4237ae https://www.cbsnews.com/news/feeding-our-future-bribery-scheme-abdulkarim-farah-guilty/ The bribe attempt surrounded the trial of seven defendants in one of the country's largest COVID-19-related fraud cases. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 16:55:22 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/06/03/94bf543e-e008-4f2d-841a-c38a05c492c5/thumbnail/60x60/0ffd7533dce79d7678f5fc3663f665fc/fof-cash-pic.jpg 582bbfa0-9e56-458d-afa1-d9782dae009c https://www.cbsnews.com/news/minnesota-community-invaded-by-bald-eagles/ For the past week, a small community in Carver County, Minnesota, has been invaded by bald eagles. Mon, 31 Mar 2025 20:34:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/03/31/5ec72baa-79d6-4b65-8110-869b02c76f3d/thumbnail/60x60/2c859ddfa6ddf1bd81db5c28c7754dad/gettyimages-2191524792.jpg 17488ec3-aafa-4ae6-b252-6b5e421b9aa9 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/minnesota-lt-gov-peggy-flanagan-announces-intent-to-run-for-u-s-senate/ 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. Mon, 31 Mar 2025 16:08:42 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/08/21/744a7ba7-23f5-4942-8a09-4b39cab28665/thumbnail/60x60/e90083357a663081a104043990fbc62e/cbsn-fusion-minnesota-lt-gov-peggy-flanagan-tim-walz-character-dnc-speech-thumbnail.jpg fc62722f-2d89-411b-918f-6e40ad7aa1f8 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/university-of-minnesota-graduate-student-detained-ice/ According to a letter sent by the university to students, faculty and staff, the student was detained at an off-campus residence on Thursday. Sun, 30 Mar 2025 14:19:37 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/09/24/4a2e5a7e-9916-4dba-acd6-0d1d004375e5/thumbnail/60x60/6b1caad536f763931e922f0104434cc3/gettyimages-991353970.jpg 7c7b9dde-4d7e-4b46-a03b-f95405394166 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/small-aircraft-crashes-in-minneapolis-neighborhood-reports-faa/ A small plane crashed into a home in a residential area of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, Saturday afternoon. No one on the ground was hurt. Sat, 29 Mar 2025 19:14:13 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/03/29/d2049a4a-7dc9-40ad-ba08-e61541949ab6/thumbnail/60x60/2bb7e3ee4b3d624e34e19bd77c1973b7/inx-brooklyn-park-plane-crash-vo-and-mos-2-032925-15-28-3300.jpg 90e5587b-231c-4bc8-9f81-05d19bb9c90d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/journalist-linda-tirado-minneapolis-police-dying-hospice-care/ Linda Tirado was in Minneapolis from out of state covering the protests and rioting when police shot her in the face with a rubber bullet, also known as a "less-lethal" round. Thu, 20 Jun 2024 18:49:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2022/08/16/343576d9-54ab-4ffc-933d-0422e01a638d/thumbnail/60x60/f31d7d8bd8e5f491dc44f16602d084af/10p-pkg-journalist-sett-wcco1ubw.jpg 0e696d11-e555-4e2e-bf44-861543ec3934 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/feeding-our-future-legislative-auditor-report-minnesota-department-of-education/ The 120-page report​ details the ways in which the department failed to act on prior warning signs about the nonprofit and was ill-prepared to hold Feeding Our Future accountable even before the pandemic struck. Thu, 13 Jun 2024 18:32:10 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2022/10/28/763b1045-d05e-47b8-b54c-2b54ed237e93/thumbnail/60x60/9e24d1272798dd756a3248e4a6b3d64a/7d0471404872421c3c8daa89ebe78340.jpg 28de3092-7541-4873-8cf2-7f36877bad46 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/verdict-feeding-our-future-fraud/ Five out of seven defendants accused of swindling more than $40 million in the Feeding our Future COVID relief fraud case have been found guilty on multiple counts. The trial hit a speed bump earlier this week when a juror reported receiving a $120,000 attempted bribe in the form of a bag of cash. Fri, 07 Jun 2024 18:18:14 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/06/07/bbf8ec0e-336a-4a8f-9b5e-10f67f9e087f/thumbnail/60x60/ffb6e7c5e9d8a0cdfd1aed6519225685/feeding-our-future.jpg cbd8801e-a2c1-4a0e-a5c8-ab3f22a2e63e