Cousins relishes confidence of Vikings, as clutch wins come
"You don't play like he did tonight without really starting to develop some ownership of our offense," O'Connell told reporters.
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"You don't play like he did tonight without really starting to develop some ownership of our offense," O'Connell told reporters.
U.S. Bank Stadium hosted its first-ever Thanksgiving game, and Minnesotans showed up to celebrate.
Kirk Cousins threw for 299 yards and three touchdowns, the last a go-ahead score to Adam Thielen in the fourth quarter to push the Minnesota Vikings past the New England Patriots 33-26 on Thursday night.
The Vikings have a Thanksgiving matchup with the New England Patriots this year, their ninth Turkey Day game in franchise history.
Kevin O'Connell, fittingly, will experience one of the biggest tests of his mettle as the boss against a coach who significantly influenced his know-how and perspective.
It doesn't take an elite football mind to recognize Justin Jefferson is among the NFL's biggest stars.
The trouble Kirk Cousins had in Minnesota's game with the Dallas pass rush won't just go away on its own.
The most lopsided trade in NFL history sent Herschel Walker to Minnesota for two fistfuls of players and draft picks that served as the pillars of the Dallas Cowboys' dynasty of the 1990s.
"Sometimes these games are good to wake you up a bit and realize that you've got to bring it every single week," wide receiver Adam Thielen said.
The Cowboys handed the Vikings their widest margin of defeat in a home game since 1980.
Vikings fans are flocking to the Twin Cities to watch their team in action this weekend. The Minnesota Vikings take on the Dallas Cowboys Sunday.
With 4,076 receiving yards in 42 games, Justin Jefferson needs only 88 more to pass Hall of Fame member Randy Moss for the most in a player's first three seasons.
Peterson has three interceptions to match the second-highest total of his career and is tied for second in the NFL with 12 passes defensed.
At 8-1, the Minnesota Vikings have no shortage of players that could be headed to Las Vegas in February.
The moment Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson came down with a 4th and 18 reception during Sunday's win over the Buffalo Bills, it was instantly recognized as one of the all-time catches.
The Franklin County Coroner's Office says Jack Pugh died March 30 from acute bronchopneumonia caused by cardiomyopathy, a disease that weakens the heart's ability to pump blood.
Tristan Muyumba scored a goal for the third straight game and Atlanta United beat Minnesota United 2-1 on Wednesday night.
Kody Clemens and Brooks Lee had RBI singles in the seventh inning and the Minnesota Twins beat the Atlanta Braves 6-4 on Wednesday to sweep the three-game series.
Day one of the joint practices with the Baltimore Ravens is in the books. The day ended well for the Vikings' offense.
The Minnesota Lynx ran away early from the Golden State Valkyries before holding on for a 77-66 win Wednesday night in a matchup of the WNBA's top teams.
Josh Bell hit a two-run homer, Ryan Jeffers drove in Minnesota's other two runs, and the Twins beat the Atlanta Braves 4-1.
Drake Lindsey gives the Minnesota Gophers a reliable quarterback to center their offense around after a promising first season as the starter.
MLB's first game at the Field of Dreams movie site in four years in Dyersville, Iowa, averaged 1.66 million viewers on Netflix Thursday night according to Nielsen.
Josh Bell's two-run double started the scoring in a four-run first inning, and the Minnesota Twins held on to beat the Atlanta Braves 4-2.
A Twin Cities man who allegedly told police he was racing his wife home from a bar when he hit another car, killing the driver, pleaded guilty to criminal vehicular homicide on Thursday.
A Minneapolis man is accused of stealing $50,000 worth of art from a North Loop studio.
Dozens of animals are beginning new lives after being rescued from a Twin Cities home last month.
A hospital in the east metro was briefly placed on lockdown Wednesday night when a teenager showed up with a gunshot wound.
The Renaissance Festival, county fairs, Picklefest and Potato Days — there's plenty to do this weekend in Minnesota.
Authorities suspect a driver who hit another vehicle head-on in central Minnesota Wednesday, killing a passenger, may have been under the influence of alcohol.
The Renaissance Festival, county fairs, Picklefest and Potato Days — there's plenty to do this weekend in Minnesota.
For five generations, one family has run the Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours along the St. Croix River.
Twin Metals says a copper-nickel mine near the Boundary Waters would bring hundreds of union jobs and 1,400 additional positions. Still, opponents say the environmental risks to the watershed are not worth the trade-offs.
Sarah Kallal said she worked with other parents and the Forward New Prague Foundation to raise $14,000 for the mascot costume. But on Monday, she got a phone call from the costume company explaining that they needed an extra $7,000.
The Franklin County Coroner's Office says Jack Pugh died March 30 from acute bronchopneumonia caused by cardiomyopathy, a disease that weakens the heart's ability to pump blood.
The crash happened at approximately 7:12 a.m. on westbound I-94 at milepost 13 in St. Croix County near Roberts, Wisconsin, according to the State Patrol.
Wisconsin residents headed to the polls Tuesday — or voted early — to have their say in the 2026 primary. Here are live results.
Progressive candidates for governor in Wisconsin and U.S. Senate in Minnesota are making their final pushes ahead of Tuesday's election.
Authorities have released the name of the Madison police officer who shot and killed a 38-year-old Black man last month in Wisconsin's capital city, Madison.
Crews in St. Paul, Minnesota, are clearing out the city's largest encampment on Wednesday.
After officials in Minnesota's capital city announced they would shut down encampments for those experiencing homelessness, the City Council approved more than $1 million to expand capacity at local shelters.
The city of St. Paul, Minnesota, is taking a stand and closing encampments amid growing concerns.
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.
President Trump is teasing a possible meeting with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un later this year.
Mike Lindell, the MyPillow founder who finished a distant second in the Aug. 11 Republican primary for governor, says he will personally pay for a hand recount and audit of every paper ballot cast in that race, at an estimated cost of $825,000.
At a morning hearing for Elon Musk's company and the state of Minnesota, the judge said he would expedite his review and will likely inform the parties of next steps on Monday.
Mike Lindell, the MyPillow founder who finished a distant second to Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth in the Aug. 11 Republican primary for governor, announced Wednesday that he will personally pay for a hand recount and audit of every paper ballot cast in that race, at an estimated cost of $825,000.
Elon Musk is fighting the state of Minnesota over the new state law, and the Department of Justice is taking his side.
Twin Metals says a copper-nickel mine near the Boundary Waters would bring hundreds of union jobs and 1,400 additional positions. Still, opponents say the environmental risks to the watershed are not worth the trade-offs.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison released nearly 700 documents Wednesday in his office's investigation into Fleet Farm, alleging the company "ignored an internal warning" about selling firearms to a "straw buyer."
Target is reporting its second straight quarter of comparable sales gains, saying a merchandising overhaul under the discount retailer's new CEO was attracting more customers.
For generations of Minnesotans, the Dayton's Santa Bear has been a holiday tradition.
A Minnesota woman says she fainted, spiked a 102-degree fever, and was hospitalized with sepsis three days after eating a chicken burrito bowl at a Chipotle in Roseville, and genetic testing connected her case to a multistate outbreak, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
A 25-year-old New Brighton, Minnesota, man is accused of shooting at a deputy and his canine partner while chasing a minivan down a Maplewood road.
A Twin Cities man who allegedly told police he was racing his wife home from a bar when he hit another car, killing the driver, pleaded guilty to criminal vehicular homicide on Thursday.
A Minneapolis man is accused of stealing $50,000 worth of art from a North Loop studio.
Dozens of animals are beginning new lives after being rescued from a Twin Cities home last month.
A hospital in the east metro was briefly placed on lockdown Wednesday night when a teenager showed up with a gunshot wound.
Maybe you've experienced the "Sunday scaries" which is when you worry about the looming work week or wish you could have accomplished more over the weekend. The "August blues" create similar feelings, one being regret.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Back-to-back tainted food outbreaks have a lot of people asking what's safe to bring home from the grocery store.
A Minnesota woman says she fainted, spiked a 102-degree fever, and was hospitalized with sepsis three days after eating a chicken burrito bowl at a Chipotle in Roseville, and genetic testing connected her case to a multistate outbreak, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
The system uses light tracing and more than 1,500 data points to create a personalized treatment plan.
The Renaissance Festival, county fairs, Picklefest and Potato Days — there's plenty to do this weekend in Minnesota.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
Co-stars and friends of Hayden Panettiere are remembering her for her friendship, intelligence and talent after her shocking death on Sunday.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
The Franklin County Coroner's Office says Jack Pugh died March 30 from acute bronchopneumonia caused by cardiomyopathy, a disease that weakens the heart's ability to pump blood.
Tristan Muyumba scored a goal for the third straight game and Atlanta United beat Minnesota United 2-1 on Wednesday night.
Kody Clemens and Brooks Lee had RBI singles in the seventh inning and the Minnesota Twins beat the Atlanta Braves 6-4 on Wednesday to sweep the three-game series.
Day one of the joint practices with the Baltimore Ravens is in the books. The day ended well for the Vikings' offense.
The Minnesota Lynx ran away early from the Golden State Valkyries before holding on for a 77-66 win Wednesday night in a matchup of the WNBA's top teams.
In the aftermath of the primary, Republicans in Minnesota are more optimistic about their November chances than they ever have been.
In the aftermath of the primary, Republicans in Minnesota are more optimistic about their November chances than they ever have been.
The candidates for the Minnesota general election are all set, and the campaigns are shifting into a higher gear.
The Minnesota primary is Tuesday, with the final barrage of political ads in overdrive and candidates making their final pitches.
The Minnesota primary is Tuesday, with the final barrage of political ads in overdrive and candidates making their final pitches.
For five generations, one family has run the Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours along the St. Croix River.
Keith Richardson is a home brewer and beer memorabilia collector. His collection got so big that, two years ago, he moved everything into an old toy store near downtown Lanesboro and opened the Hammarama Museum and Gift Shop.
Passing trains and scenic bluffs are a big part of Buffalo County, Wisconsin, but in the middle of it all is a garden where creativity and flowers grow together, all courtesy of a man named Herman Rusch.
Thousands of pictures of Split Rock Lighthouse are taken each year. And oftentimes a little island appears in those photos. Ellingsen Island has developed a following of its own.
There's a scenic, nearly century-old spot in St. Cloud, Minnesota, where right now you'll find thousands of flowers in bloom.
Maybe you've experienced the "Sunday scaries" which is when you worry about the looming work week or wish you could have accomplished more over the weekend. The "August blues" create similar feelings, one being regret.
As if the constant barrage of political ads wasn't enough, some WCCO viewers are particularly bothered by the language candidates are using.
There's a certain elegance to the common loon. Its black and white plumage carries a gentle sheen of green as though dressed for a formal affair. Subtle colors that allow its piercing red eyes to steal your gaze.
Parents will be digging deeper into their wallets this back-to-school season.
Minnesotans have become quite familiar with drought in recent years. Not only how it affects the water supply, but also the rules that can come with it.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new foods for 2026.
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.
A round of storms is expected to move through Thursday evening, and there's the chance for hail and strong winds.
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.
A second round of a few storms arrives this afternoon and evening, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
Rain will develop across northern and central Minnesota in the morning hours, with coverage remaining spotty. Storm chances will increase in the metro in the afternoon and evening as a cold front drops southeast.
Expect some showers and storms in the Twin Cities on Thursday before quieter weather returns for the weekend.
A round of storms is expected to move through Thursday evening, and there's the chance for hail and strong winds.
The Great Minnesota Get-Together is just a week away.
From bag swaps to layered textures, a Galleria Edina style expert outlines simple updates for your closet and home as summer winds down.
The Fraser Sensory Building at the Minnesota State Fair offers new calming VR experiences and therapy dog appearances designed to support visitors with sensory processing difficulties.
Annamarie Skogen, from Bachman's, says autumn landscapes come alive with vibrant foliage, colorful berries, and rich textures.