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Leslie Frazier insists he wasn't trying to send a message when left tackle Bryant McKinnie, a fixture on the Minnesota Vikings offensive line for the past nine years, was abruptly released two days into Frazier's first training camp as a head coach.
Christian Ponder knows the Minnesota Vikings brought Donovan McNabb in so the rookie could sit for a while and learn before being thrown into the fire.
You hear the names, Donovan McNabb and Christian Ponder, but let's not forget the Vikings quarterback that finished last season, Joe Webb.
The Minnesota Vikings have cut left tackle Bryant McKinnie from the roster.
Receiver Bernard Berrian and left tackle Bryant McKinnie both sat out the Minnesota Vikings' first training camp practice of 2011 on Monday, for vastly different reasons.
Jim Kleinsasser can't believe it's been 10 years since he last heard a belly laugh from his friend, Korey Stringer.
Randy Moss is calling it a career after 13 seasons in the NFL as one of the most dynamic and polarizing players the league has ever seen.
A federal judge has set an Aug. 10 hearing to discuss the still-pending case filed against the NFL by retired players.
Single-game tickets and multi-game packages for all 2011 Minnesota Vikings games will go on sale at 9 a.m. Wednesday.
The Minnesota Vikings have signed former Indianapolis Colts offensive lineman Charlie Johnson.
Ten years ago, tragedy struck on the fields of Minnesota Vikings Training Camp in Mankato with the passing of Korey Stringer.
The Minnesota Vikings have announced a number of roster moves -- including a list of free agents signed, players re-signed and draft picks who have been signed.
Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Kevin Williams said Sunday that he has not heard from the NFL about a possible suspension stemming from a weight loss supplement he took three years ago.
The Minnesota Vikings have signed free agent wide receiver Michael Jenkins to a three-year deal to bolster the team's depth at the position.
The Vikings have formally announced the trade with Washington that brings Donovan McNabb to Minnesota.
The Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon weekend will be pushed back to mid-October in 2027 after several years of hot temperatures and unfavorable conditions for runners.
The Minnesota Lynx fell to the Connecticut Sun 90-89 on Monday night. Brittney Griner scored a season-high 29 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, and Kennedy Burke added 16 points off the bench, including two 3-pointers in the final three minutes for the Sun.
Belgium defeated the U.S. Men's National Team 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans' hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years.
After the Twins sent him down, Wallner's batting average bottomed out in late May. In June, it gradually rose with a bunch of big hits along the way.
In the U.S., 72% of golfers are men and 28% are women, according to the National Golf Foundation. But women are now driving 60% of the growth in the industry. A Minnesota golfer who started a women's league is among those leading the charge.
Bars across the Twin Cities area say FIFA World Cup games have caused revenue to skyrocket.
Joe Ryan scattered three hits in seven scoreless innings and the Twins won a series at Yankee Stadium for the first time since 2014 with a 6-1 victory on Sunday.
Minnesota Twins All-Star center fielder Byron Buxton left Sunday's game against the New York Yankees following the first inning after reaggravating a hip injury.
Balogun's reinstatement came after President Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino last week and asked for a review of the red card suspension.
A Minnesota woman running for U.S. Senate has been sentenced for an incident in which she threw a live tarantula onto a staircase leading to her then-tenant's living space in 2024.
The Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon weekend will be pushed back to mid-October in 2027 after several years of hot temperatures and unfavorable conditions for runners.
A driver parked her car and opened her door to leave it, hitting the bicyclist, police said. He suffered a head injury and was taken to Regions Hospital, where he was removed from life support on Friday.
The fight for school funding continues for families in Minnesota's largest school district.
A lawsuit filed against the City of Eagan is asking a Minnesota court to void the Twin Cities suburb's data center moratorium.
A woman is dead after being pulled from a lake near Bemidji, Minnesota, on Monday, authorities said.
Two people were injured after a suspected tornado ripped through the Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, area Monday evening, authorities say.
A man drowned during a boating excursion on a northern Minnesota lake Friday evening, authorities said.
After 115 years, a small-town meat market in Minnesota is calling it quits.
The Minnesota attorney general said he is suing two Mankato residents after they allegedly put rat poison outside their home in an effort to stop dogs from urinating on their lawn.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled 5-2 that guardianship records sought by the Wisconsin Voter Alliance to identify ineligible voters are not public records under state law.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has transferred $1 million from his former congressional account to a super PAC supporting Michael Alfonso, his 26-year-old son-in-law, who is running for Duffy's old Wisconsin seat in an Aug. 11 primary.
For many Minnesotans, the road to the Fourth of July starts with a short drive across the St. Croix River to Wisconsin to stock up on fireworks. The kinds of pyrotechnics that can be legally ignited in Minnesota might be surprising.
Three children died on Geneva Lake in Wisconsin after a boat capsized during a severe storm Friday, Lake Geneva police said.
Seven people are without a permanent home and multiple pets are dead after a fire in Ashland, Wisconsin, on Friday morning, according to the city's fire department.
Baseball fans might remember the Metrodome's iconic blue seats, and now in Atwater, Minnesota, spectators can once again grab a blue seat and watch a game.
Tucked away in the Midway neighborhood in St. Paul is a community treasure many have come to love and respect.
What started as a small fundraiser following one of Joe's surgeries at Gillette Children's has grown into a community tradition that has raised nearly $100,000 for the hospital.
A trip to the video store was once a weekly ritual, and now one Minnesota movie lover is trying to bring that experience back.
Betty and Kermit Eastman, both 99, celebrated their 80th wedding anniversary on June 6 — a milestone so rare that on average only one couple in the U.S. reaches it each year.
Six months into the program, the state is calling it a success.
A Minnesota woman running for U.S. Senate has been sentenced for an incident in which she threw a live tarantula onto a staircase leading to her then-tenant's living space in 2024.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled 5-2 that guardianship records sought by the Wisconsin Voter Alliance to identify ineligible voters are not public records under state law.
As the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's summit in Turkey begins Tuesday, President Trump will continue to push NATO countries to spend 5% of their gross domestic product on defense.
A 43-year-old woman accused of leaving threatening voicemails for Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth has pleaded guilty to threats of violence, according to court documents filed on Monday.
For many Minnesotans, the road to the Fourth of July starts with a short drive across the St. Croix River to Wisconsin to stock up on fireworks. The kinds of pyrotechnics that can be legally ignited in Minnesota might be surprising.
Insurance experts say hail damage claims that once averaged $10,000–$15,000 now routinely reach $40,000–$60,000, even as many policies have shifted away from full replacement coverage.
Hundreds of workers, employed by Delaware North Company to serve food and drinks, say they are fighting for livable wages and healthcare benefits.
Target is tapping designer and TV personality Isaac Mizrahi for a newly created role as creative director at large as the discounter aims to reclaim its reputation for stylish clothing on a budget.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
A Minnesota woman running for U.S. Senate has been sentenced for an incident in which she threw a live tarantula onto a staircase leading to her then-tenant's living space in 2024.
A 43-year-old woman accused of leaving threatening voicemails for Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth has pleaded guilty to threats of violence, according to court documents filed on Monday.
The Minneapolis Police Department is investigating after a 17-year-old boy and three men were injured in a shooting on the city's northeast side early Monday.
Police are investigating after a man was arrested and another was injured in a shooting in Oakdale, Minnesota, on Thursday, according to officials.
Neighbors along a three-block stretch in St Louis Park, Minnesota, say vandals smashed car windows early Sunday morning along Quentin Avenue.
Skip the latest fad diet. The best way to manage your weight might already be sitting on your plate.
Dozens of Twin Cities hospice workers are walking the picket line Monday in a one-day strike after nearly a year of negotiations for an inaugural union contract.
As Mayor Jacob Frey pledges a crackdown at open-air drug markets in Minneapolis, WCCO found brutal honesty about the situation from people who say they actively participate in the illicit trade.
Noah Walden says he didn't notice anything unusual while eating. About three days later, he began experiencing stomach pain that continued to worsen over the next several days.
A Blaine woman from Liberia calls herself an accidental inspiration. The busy wife and mother who runs a nonprofit helping children in Liberia started coming to Burn Boot Camp after an emotional slump.
AI-generated actor Tilly Norwood is set to star in her first feature film, with her creator saying that "art will be imitating life."
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
We have an action-packed weekend, with lots of celebrations in store across the state for the Fourth of July.
Tucked away in the Midway neighborhood in St. Paul is a community treasure many have come to love and respect.
Legendary musician Lionel Richie is postponing two upcoming concerts after he cut his performance short in St. Paul, Minnesota, earlier this week.
The Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon weekend will be pushed back to mid-October in 2027 after several years of hot temperatures and unfavorable conditions for runners.
The Minnesota Lynx fell to the Connecticut Sun 90-89 on Monday night. Brittney Griner scored a season-high 29 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, and Kennedy Burke added 16 points off the bench, including two 3-pointers in the final three minutes for the Sun.
Belgium defeated the U.S. Men's National Team 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans' hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years.
After the Twins sent him down, Wallner's batting average bottomed out in late May. In June, it gradually rose with a bunch of big hits along the way.
In the U.S., 72% of golfers are men and 28% are women, according to the National Golf Foundation. But women are now driving 60% of the growth in the industry. A Minnesota golfer who started a women's league is among those leading the charge.
Mike Lindell, who leads the Minnesota Republican gubernatorial primary at 27%, is proposing conditional non-resident visas for undocumented immigrants with no criminal record — a position that differs from the Trump administration's approach.
Mike Lindell says he called President Trump before entering the Minnesota governor's race and asked for an endorsement, but Trump has not given one — though he said in December that Lindell deserves to be governor.
One of the most-watched primary match-ups pits Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan against U.S. Congresswoman Angie Craig in the race for the DFL nomination for U.S. Senate.
With six weeks before the primary, the stakes are building in the U.S. Senate contest contest between two of Minnesota's brightest DFL stars: Congresswoman Angie Craig and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan.
Fifteen people, most of them Minnesotans, were arrested and charged last week, accused of impeding Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations.
Baseball fans might remember the Metrodome's iconic blue seats, and now in Atwater, Minnesota, spectators can once again grab a blue seat and watch a game.
It's a lake cruise in the middle of town, and there's more than pelicans on the Pelican Breeze tour in Albert Lea, Minnesota.
Currie, Minnesota, is truly small-town America. The population hovers at just over 200. But on the northern outskirts, you'll happen upon a place with plenty of bells and whistles: End-O-Line Railroad Park and Museum
School's out, summer's here, and if you're heading to the lake on Highway 10, you may just stumble upon hidden treasure.
Nearly 40 years ago, a building was sent over piece by piece from Norway to a farm in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It's one of the only stabburs in the United States.
Skip the latest fad diet. The best way to manage your weight might already be sitting on your plate.
There's no doubt your air conditioning unit is working overtime this week as oppressive heat blankets Minnesota.
In every corner of the metro, and across Minnesota, you'll find construction crews ripping up roads and rebuilding bridges. WCCO looks into whether the piles of rubble they create can get a second life.
Water beckons Minnesotans this time of year, especially our lakes. But something in it can turn us away, even if other animals and organisms need it.
The latest data shows it's at 331.2 million barrels of oil.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Tuesday night.
A look at the newest addition to the polar bear population at St. Paul, Minnesota's Como Zoo.
From food shelves to school programs, our team is proud to serve where it matters most.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
The best chance for strong to severe storms in the Twin Cities arrives Tuesday night, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
Two people were injured after a suspected tornado ripped through the Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, area Monday evening, authorities say.
Highs will be in the upper 80s, and it will be humid.
Tuesday will be another hot and sunny day in the Twin Cities, with possibly severe storms arriving late.
A cyclist died days after he was struck by an open car door in St. Paul, according to police.
Six months into the program, the state is calling it a success.
The officer scooped up the baby deer after it found itself in a pit it couldn't escape.
Kevin Vogel, with Safari North, shares a preview of what you can see at the zoo there, including a visit from a baby kangaroo.
Bethel University professor Joel Frederickson and student Izzy Balvin share some observations about sports fandom.
