Ponder Will Start For Vikings Against Packers

Christian Ponder will start at quarterback for Minnesota against Green Bay on Sunday night, while Josh Freeman will be inactive after being cleared to practice. Next week's as-the-quarterback-carousel-turns episode has not been written yet, but the Vikings have their guy for the Packers game. Coach Leslie Frazier confirmed after practice on Friday that Ponder will start against the Vikings' bitter rival. Freeman reported concussion-like symptoms the day after his rough performance Monday night in a loss to the New York Giants. He passed the NFL's required tests and went through part of the workout with the Vikings on Friday, but this was too late in the week for him to catch up with the game plan and get ready to play.

• Oct 25, 2013

It's Almost A Go For Vikings Stadium

The public authority in charge of the new Minnesota Vikings stadium is tying up loose ends before construction can get underway next month. The head of the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority said Friday that the project is "beginning to move at lightning speed" as the mid-November groundbreaking. Next week a key pricing report is due from the lead contractor that could reflect cost pressures on the $975 million stadium. The Vikings must certify their $477 million share for the project by early November. Soon after, the state will sell bonds toward the $477 million public contribution.

• Oct 25, 2013

Peterson Aims To Look Like 2012 Version Against Packers

Adrian Peterson carried the ball only 23 times in Minnesota's last two games. He didn't complain to the coaches this week about the play calls, though. "I don't think I had to," Peterson said.

• Oct 24, 2013

ACLU Asks Vikings Stadium Not To Use Redskins Name

A request that Minnesota stadium officials avoid using the Redskins name and logo when Washington plays the Vikings next month is spurring conversation but may not produce action.

• Oct 24, 2013

Minn. Shoots For Big Events For Yet-Built Stadium

Construction isn't even underway on a new Minnesota Vikings football stadium, but a hard push is on by the team and its landlord to lure a Super Bowl, college football championship game and Final Four basketball tournament.

• Oct 24, 2013

Minn. Panel Gets Rundown On Vikings Lease

A Minnesota legislative panel formed to keep tabs on the Vikings stadium deal is meeting to go over a recently signed lease and the development agreement. The Legislative Commission on Minnesota Sports Facilities lacks power to alter the agreements.

• Oct 24, 2013

No Hard Feelings: Vikings' Jennings Preps For Pack

The offseason comments from receiver Greg Jennings questioning former Packers teammate Aaron Rodgers' leadership and whether the quarterback had become bigger than the team? Jennings, who signed with the archrival Minnesota Vikings in the offseason, said they were all made in jest.

• Oct 23, 2013

Service Held To Mourn Adrian Peterson's Slain Son

About 100 people turned out at a Sioux Falls church on Tuesday night to mourn the slain 2-year-old son of Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson. About a dozen family members attended the service for Tyrese Ruffin at First Evangelical Free Church, along with members of the public.

• Oct 23, 2013

QB Ponder Likely To Start For Vikings Vs. Packers

Just when things appeared to be settling with the Minnesota Vikings quarterback situation, they got unsettled again. Vikings coach Leslie Frazier announced Wednesday that Josh Freeman showed up to Winter Park on Tuesday with concussion-like symptoms after the team's 23-7 loss to the Giants Monday night.

• Oct 23, 2013

New Bond Set In Death Of Adrian Peterson's Son

A South Dakota judge has increased bond from $750,000 to $1 million for the man accused of killing the 2-year-old son of Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, citing the serious nature of the charges.

• Oct 23, 2013

Frazier Says Decision To Start Freeman Was Right

The Minnesota Vikings are reeling from another embarrassing performance. Vikings coach Leslie Frazier said Tuesday that he wouldn't change his decision to start Josh Freeman at quarterback against the New York Giants on Monday night. Freeman struggled through a 20-for-53 passing night in the 23-7 loss.

• Oct 22, 2013

8 Firms To Underwrite Minn. Vikings Stadium Bonds

Eight banks are teaming to underwrite hundreds of millions of dollars in Minnesota bonds to finance construction of the new Vikings stadium. Management and Budget has notified the banks they were selected from a group of 22 that submitted proposals.

• Oct 22, 2013

Giants Get 1st Win, Beat Sloppy Vikings 23-7

At last. The New York Giants got their first win of the season Monday night by holding Adrian Peterson in check and converting Minnesota mistakes into a 23-7 victory. The Giants began the season with six losses in which they were the team turning over the ball (minus-16 difference) while showing little penchant for playing defense. But against the Vikings (1-5), they were efficient enough, if not overwhelming, and had three takeaways to one lost fumble. Peterson, the league's MVP last season and a 2,000-yard rusher, was held to 28 yards five days after his 2-year-old son was buried in South Dakota. The man accused in the death was indicted on second-degree murder and manslaughter charges, prosecutors said Monday.

• Oct 21, 2013

'40 Percent Of The Stadium Today Will Be Purple': Vikings Fan In NYC

There's nothing quite like hearing people profess love for the Vikings in a New Jersey accent. Jason DeRusha and Jamie Yuccas ventured to NYC Monday to get a pulse on Vikings fandom out east prior to the night's game against the Giants. Both teams have abysmal records this season, with one win between the two teams.

• Oct 21, 2013

Sports Psychotherapist: How Losing Teams Can Turn It Around

The Minnesota Vikings got off to a horrible start to this year's season. But is it too late to turn things around? Rick Aberman is a sports psychotherapist who works with dozens of professional and college teams and large corporations. "I help people perform up to their potential," Aberman said. "I help them understand how their thoughts and emotions impact whatever they do in a positive way or a negative way." Aberman says the key is to prepare as best you can and focus on the process - not the results.

• Oct 21, 2013

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