3 children, mom found dead in Minnesota lake in "potential homicide," officials say
The two boys and one girl were all young, officials said.
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$3.2 million settlement reached in police killing of Daunte Wright
The city of Brooklyn Center, Minneapolis agreed to pay $3.2 million to the family of Daunte Wright, who was fatally shot during a traffic stop in April 2021.
The Jolly Green Giant of Minnesota has tourists seeing green
In Minnesota, one attraction has tourists seeing green. The Jolly Green Giant of Faribault County is a 60-foot fiberglass statue that has delighted townsfolk and travelers for the past 43 years. John Lauritsen has more.
People with disabilities can explore parks
People who use wheelchairs in Minnesota might have never been able to explore their state parks before for fear of being stuck on the dirt trails. But now, they can finally enjoy the outdoors all summer. We found out how.
Possible tornado destroys half of Minnesota city
City officials estimate up to 100 buildings and homes were demolished in Forada, Minnesota.
FDA investigating hepatitis A outbreak
The Food and Drug Administration is investigating a hepatitis A outbreak possibly linked to fresh strawberries. There have been 17 cases in California, Minnesota and North Dakota, with at least a dozen people hospitalized.
Dad stops tantrum with whipped cream
In our "Uplift at Eight," CBS News correspondent Jamie Wax shows us one father's sweet trick to stop his two-year-old's tantrum. Instead of grabbing a box of tissues, he pulled out a can of whipped cream.
Georgia, Alabama, Arkansas, Texas and Minnesota primary results
CBS News projects Kemp will win the nomination, easily defeating Trump-backed Perdue.
Bush political dynasty tested in Texas runoff, and other races to watch
In Alabama, former President Trump pulled his endorsement of Rep. Mo Brooks in the Senate race.
Woman arrested after 6-year-old found dead
A man and a 28-year-old woman have been arrested after police found her 6-year-old son's body in the trunk of her bloodied car in a Minneapolis suburb, authorities and family members said. Family members identified the boy as Eli Hart. Adam Duxter reports for CBS Minnesota.
Mother arrested after her 6-year-old son found dead in car trunk
A woman whose family took Eli Hart in for almost a year said social workers "failed this child big-time."
Nearly 8,000-year-old skull found in Minnesota River
A forensic anthropologist used carbon dating to determine it was likely the skull of a young man who lived between 5500 and 6000 B.C.
Amir Locke's cousin pleads guilty in killing that led to raid
Mekhi Camden Speed, now 18, pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting one count of second-degree unintentional murder while committing a felony.
Mother charged in death of baby found in Minnesota lake in 2003
Genetic genealogy and rapid DNA testing helped "confirm the identity of the babies' mother," officials said.
Judge accepts Derek Chauvin's plea agreement in federal civil rights case
Under the plea agreement, which Chauvin signed, both sides agreed Chauvin should face a sentence ranging from 20 to 25 years, with prosecutors saying they would seek 25.
State probe finds discrimination by Minneapolis police
A two-year state investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department found a pattern of racial discrimination. Investigators said officers stop, search, arrest and use force against people of color at higher rates than White people.
Minneapolis police accused of pattern or practice of racial discrimination
The investigation, announced after the murder of George Floyd in May 2020, examined whether the city and the police department were using racially discriminatory practices and policies.
Dog with three legs rescues baby otter
Gus the golden doodle lost a leg due to cancer. But even while going through his own battle, he saved a life – rescuing a baby otter from Minnesota's St. Croix river.
Family found dead in Minnesota home was apparent murder-suicide, police say
Officials believe the victims suffered gunshot wounds while they were sleeping in their beds.
The Great Green North
The boreal forest stretches over billions of acres of the northern hemisphere on three continents. It's also key to holding up to half of all the soil-based carbon in the whole world. Scientists are using a futuristic-looking outdoor lab in Minnesota to understand it better. Ben Tracy has more.
Policing 1 year after Daunte Wright killing
The killings of Dante Wright and other Black men and women by police officers have led to calls for more accountability within law enforcement and the criminal justice system. Kirk Burkhalter, a New York Law School professor and former NYPD officer, joined CBS News' Lana Zak to discuss what progress he has seen and where improvements can still be made.
Priest's podcast reaches millions of listeners
Amid the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic, a priest used a podcast to bring a sense of peace and calm. It has since had over 200 million downloads. CBS Minnesota's Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield has more.
Amir Locke's mother speaks after no charges filed
Amir Locke's mother spoke at a press conference Wednesday, hours after Minneapolis authorities said no charges would be filed in the fatal shooting of her son during a no-knock warrant search in February. She was joined by family attorney Benjamin Crump and civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton. Watch their remarks here.
No charges in deadly shooting of Amir Locke
No charges will be filed against police officers in the deadly shooting of Amir Locke in Minneapolis. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman discussed the decision during a press conference Wednesday. Watch their remarks.
29 Minnesotans suffer norovirus symptoms after eating raw oysters
The Minnesota Department of Health says there is high norovirus activity in the state, and most of the cases are connected to the oysters.
Jane Doe's account of what happened at Cornell fraternity house
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Gov. Hochul on Cornell: "I will not allow anyone to sweep this case under the rug"
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