GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah outlines Vikings' draft strategy
The Minnesota Vikings' general manager is being characteristically clandestine about the team's plans for the NFL draft.
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The Minnesota Vikings' general manager is being characteristically clandestine about the team's plans for the NFL draft.
With the 2025 NFL draft quickly approaching, a consensus seems to be developing around expert predictions for the Minnesota Vikings' first-round pick.
OTAs will be particularly interesting for the Vikings, as second-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy will get all of the practice reps with the first-team offense.
The Minnesota Vikings have moved forward with a roster revolving around J.J. McCarthy as their starting quarterback and tabled consideration of Aaron Rodgers — even if the door remains open at least a little.
With Sam Darnold joining the Seattle Seahawks and a brief dalliance with Aaron Rodgers seemingly ended — or at least on pause — the assumption is the Minnesota Vikings will enter next season with J.J. McCarthy as their starting quarterback. According to McCarthy himself, though, that's not a sure thing.
After weeks of speculation, it appears the talk of Aaron Rodgers joining the Minnesota Vikings can be put to bed.
The Minnesota Vikings released center Garrett Bradbury in a move prompted by the addition of four-time Pro Bowl pick Ryan Kelly in free agency last week.
Paul Flatley, the 1963 Associated Press NFL rookie of the year for the Minnesota Vikings who piled up more than 3,000 receiving yards over five seasons, has died at the age of 84.
The last time the Vikings drafted a defensive tackle in any of the first three rounds was in 2013.
The Minnesota Vikings have already been active in NFL free agency, but a key position is still left potentially unaddressed. Who will start under center Week 1?
After making a big-money guard signing in free agency, the Minnesota Vikings are trading a former starter at the position.
The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms to bring back safety Harrison Smith for a 14th season.
Former New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones has agreed to a one-year, $14 million contract with the Indianapolis Colts, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.
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Three equipment managers will be honored with the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Awards of Excellence for the 2025 class.
Sam Darnold, who had a surprisingly strong season as the Minnesota Vikings' starter last season, will sign with the Seattle Seahawks in free agency, according to NFL media.
In March, the Women's Elite Rugby (WER) league launched six franchises across the country, including one in the Twin Cities: the TC Gemini.
Brett Howden scored two goals, and the Vegas Golden Knights opened their first-round Western Conference playoffs series with a 4-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
Justin Thomas is a winner again after nearly three years.
Matt Olson and Drake Baldwin hit two-run homers, Grant Holmes allowed only one run and the Atlanta Braves beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2 to complete a three-game sweep.
The University of Minnesota dance team won their 23rd national championship in January. Now, they've been selected to represent Team USA at the ICU World championships.
Jaden McDaniels scored 25 points, Naz Reid added 23 with six 3-pointers, and the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame Luka Doncic's 37-point Lakers playoff debut for a 117-95 victory over Los Angeles.
Twins pitcher Griffin Jax (0-2) was charged with four runs in one-third of an inning in Friday night's 6-4 loss to the Atlanta Braves.
The unexpectedly extended All-Star break for Rudy Gobert provided a necessary reset after an uneven start to the season with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
An endangered missing person alert has been issued for a 36-year-old Brooklyn Park man.
A man caught on camera causing thousands of dollars in damages to at least six Tesla vehicles in Minneapolis will not face charges — at least for now.
A Minnesota family is losing hope they'll see justice for their murdered son, even though the suspected killer pleaded guilty Monday.
The race to get a Real ID before the May 7 deadline is turning out to be a "real" headache for many.
In March, the Women's Elite Rugby (WER) league launched six franchises across the country, including one in the Twin Cities: the TC Gemini.
A head-on crash in central Minnesota Monday night killed a man and left a teenager with life-threatening injuries.
The Voyageurs Mobile Classroom is a new specially outfitted van carrying curriculum materials and gear for outdoor exploration and education.
Authorities have issued an endangered missing person alert for a 14-year-old girl from Moorhead, Minnesota who was last seen over the weekend.
Remembrances from Minnesota leaders are coming out following the death of Pope Francis Monday morning.
A former Minnesota state senator accused of attempting to pay a teenager for sex pleaded not guilty on Monday in his federal arraignment hearing in St. Paul.
Guidance from the Democratic governor of Wisconsin's administration to state employees about what to do if immigration officials or other federal agents show up at their workplace is drawing fire from Republicans.
The bull elk was found on private property in Black River Falls on March 18.
Wisconsin health officials are calling a significant spike in congenital syphilis over the last several years "especially concerning."
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled that the Democratic governor legally used the state's uniquely powerful veto to lock in a school funding increase for 400 years.
Storms moving through Wisconsin brought large amounts hail Friday morning.
The 17 crop art portraits on display depict themes of civic engagement, justice and community.
The birth of a child is typically the happiest day in a parent's life. But for a Minneapolis family, it started a mother's fight for her life.
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Cheap Trick and Ludacris are slated to headline Taste of Minnesota this year.
Low enrollment at Chelsea Heights Elementary School has impacted funding for music and arts programs, leaving staff to figure out how they will still deliver creative classes for students.
Avianah Drakeford was born with sickle cell disease, a genetic disorder that negatively affects how blood moves around the body. It's not life-threatening, but it is life-altering.
A Maryland school board decided to end parental opt-outs for instruction featuring storybooks that address gender identity and sexual orientation, sparking the dispute that's before the Supreme Court.
Hegseth's chief of staff Joe Kasper is moving to a new job, the latest staffing shift after days of upheaval at the Pentagon.
Applications for free state health care by undocumented Minnesota residents are exceeding expectations.
Nearly 10 million borrowers could be in default within a few months, according to the department.
The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from Minnesota asking to revive the state's ban on gun-carry permits for young adults.
Pork carnitas products sold at Aldi stores nationwide maybe contaminated with pieces of metal, according to a public health alert from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
While 4/20 is a celebratory time for her, My Little CBD Co., owner Lynn Bialick said she is surprised at how long it's taking just to set up a cannabis marketplace.
Target's chief executive officer has met with the Rev. Al Sharpton, whose civil rights organization has encouraged consumers to avoid U.S. retailers that scaled backed their diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
A Minnesota company is offering the chance to own never-before-seen pieces of music history.
A company that makes baby food for Target is recalling more than 25,000 packages of a product because it may contain elevated levels of lead.
Iowa's top prosecutor is proposing an amendment to the state constitution. Some worry the proposal could hinder a defendant's rights in court.
A man caught on camera causing thousands of dollars in damages to at least six Tesla vehicles in Minneapolis will not face charges — at least for now.
A Minnesota family is losing hope they'll see justice for their murdered son, even though the suspected killer pleaded guilty Monday.
The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from Minnesota asking to revive the state's ban on gun-carry permits for young adults.
A 52-year-old man has been sentenced for stabbing a victim 17 times in a Crystal, Minnesota bar in March 2024.
Across several networks and streaming channels, you'll often find a dramatic depiction of life in a hospital.
Pork carnitas products sold at Aldi stores nationwide maybe contaminated with pieces of metal, according to a public health alert from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
Applications for free state health care by undocumented Minnesota residents are exceeding expectations.
Allergy season is here and new studies show your sneezes and sniffles could be starting earlier and lasting longer.
HealthPartners employees with a Roseville, Minnesota-based union have announced they are going on strike following nine months of contract negotiations.
Across several networks and streaming channels, you'll often find a dramatic depiction of life in a hospital.
Monday marks nine years since the death of Minnesota superstar Prince, and his former home and recording studio marked the occasion by inviting fans for a day of remembrance.
Ryan Gosling will star in the next installment of the "Star Wars" franchise, "Star Wars: Starfighter," which will hit theaters in May 2027. Shawn Levy will direct the film.
A Minnesota company is offering the chance to own never-before-seen pieces of music history.
Michelle Trachtenberg's death was initially undetermined but the medical examiner amended it after lab test results showed complications of diabetes mellitus.
In March, the Women's Elite Rugby (WER) league launched six franchises across the country, including one in the Twin Cities: the TC Gemini.
Brett Howden scored two goals, and the Vegas Golden Knights opened their first-round Western Conference playoffs series with a 4-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
Justin Thomas is a winner again after nearly three years.
Matt Olson and Drake Baldwin hit two-run homers, Grant Holmes allowed only one run and the Atlanta Braves beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2 to complete a three-game sweep.
The U.S. House recently passed the SAVE Act, which requires proof of citizenship to vote. The bill has resulted in a heated debate on what ID requirements should be needed to vote.
The U.S. House recently passed the SAVE Act, which requires proof of citizenship to vote.
Domestic violence groups across Minnesota and the surrounding region are struggling to determine how they will be able to effectively serve people if proposed federal funding cuts go into effect.
Domestic violence services are in jeopardy amid federal funding cuts. In Talking Points, one of the biggest centers in Minnesota is bracing for an uncertain funding future.
At the State Capitol, there is a bipartisan effort to limit the authority of homeowner association (HOA) boards and make their dealings more transparent.
Easter is this weekend, and chances are a park in rural Redwood County will be a popular destination.
April 15 will be the 113th anniversary of the day the Titanic sank in the North Atlantic, taking with it 1,500 lives. From news to movies, people still marvel over what happened.
It's sap-tapping season in our state. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how an Otter Tail County man landed in the Maple Syrup Hall of Fame.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows how one group is unearthing a bit of history.
South of Hastings, Minnesota, there's a town without a single resident and there are businesses that don't sell a single thing. Yet people can't wait to visit, and once here, they don't want to leave.
Across several networks and streaming channels, you'll often find a dramatic depiction of life in a hospital.
A sure sign of spring might be flowing outside your home starting Wednesday. Streets will be soaked, but it won't be thanks to Mother Nature — fire hydrants are getting flushed.
No matter how you take your coffee, there are endless ways to create the morning staple.
Being married has its benefits, but a new study found that staying single late in life might actually be better for your brain.
Professor David Geary, a cognitive scientist and evolutionary psychologist, has researched the topic of heights and says humans have been getting taller.
A spring snowstorm dropped several inches of plowable snow overnight in the Twin Cities and other parts of Minnesota.
Six Minnesota Vikings made the initial roster for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games, the most in 15 years.
Regions Hospital and Children's Minnesota share photos of their tiniest patients dressed to the nines for Halloween.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Thursday night due to the arrival of a severe geomagnetic storm.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Monday night.
We’re in for a lovely day as clouds clear and temperatures increase.
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.
After some early morning showers wrap up, the Twin Cities will see decreasing clouds and warming temperatures on Tuesday.
After some early morning showers wrap up, the Twin Cities will see decreasing clouds and warming temperatures on Tuesday.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says rain showers return overnight but will be lighter than Sunday's rain.
We’re in for a lovely day as clouds clear and temperatures increase.
The bugs will take over Nickelodeon Universe, helping to keep plants free of pests.
In less than two weeks, the Department of Education will start collecting payments for student loans in default, plus more of the day’s top stories.
A man caught on camera causing thousands of dollars in damages to at least six Tesla vehicles will not face charges — at least for now.
A head-on crash killed a 64-year-old man and sent a 17-year-old to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
