Vikings Adrian Peterson Carried Through Bar After Knee Injury
Adrian Peterson had to be carried by trainers through a bar to get his right knee looked at in the locker room.
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Adrian Peterson had to be carried by trainers through a bar to get his right knee looked at in the locker room.
Adrian Peterson suffered a right knee injury during Sunday night's game against the Packers and did not return.
It was an ugly start but the Vikings defense dominated in a 25-16 victory at Tennessee to begin the 2016 season.
Eric Kendricks returned an interception 77 yards for a touchdown late in the third quarter and Danielle Hunter scored a 24-yard TD off a fumble return and the Minnesota Vikings beat the Tennessee Titans 25-16 in their season opener Sunday.
Whether Sam Bradford or Shaun Hill takes the snaps in Minnesota's season opener, Adrian Peterson will be ready.
The intrigue at practice Tuesday was quarterback Teddy Bridgewater's ability to throw and Mike Zimmer's ability to talk about it.
A kidnapping trial has been delayed for the man serving life in prison without parole for killing the 2-year-old son of Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson in South Dakota.
Barring an unforeseen injury or a surprising lack of productivity, this is about to be a milestone season for Adrian Peterson --- and not just because it's his 10th year in the league.
Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer has left open the possibility of some preseason playing time for running back Adrian Peterson.
McKinnon's diverse set of skills and the nature of successful offenses in the NFL have made one of the smallest players on Minnesota's roster one of the most important.
Zach Line has needed stitches so many times he's lost count – he says four or five times just for the bridge of his nose alone.
A federal appeals court has ruled that the NFL was within its rights when it suspended Minnesota Vikings star Adrian Peterson in 2014 after he was charged with child abuse.
The Minnesota Vikings brought high expectations with them as they rolled into training camp Thursday in Mankato.
Is Adrian Peterson bored or does he just really like the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? You can be the judge.
Adrian Peterson is among several Vikings players who think they can be Super Bowl contenders this year.
Adrian Peterson was voted on by his NFL peers as the fifth best player in the NFL.
It's still too early for the Vikings to consider life without Adrian Peterson, but that day is coming. Peterson says he feels as good as ever. His backup says he's ready any time.
Like the ones that are driven, Peterson is pleased with the past, but sees room for improvement.
It was a year ago and the circus was swirling around Adrian Peterson and the Minnesota Vikings. The star running back was distrustful of some in the organization after a season away.
Sam Monson at Pro Football Focus really must not like Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson.
Adrian Peterson is donating $100,000 toward relief efforts after flooding ravaged his hometown of Palestine, Texas.
The man serving a life sentence for murdering one of Adrian Peterson's sons wants the South Dakota Supreme Court to take a look at his conviction.
Adrian Peterson is no longer the only member of the Minnesota Vikings headed to the Pro Bowl. It took another player's injury to get him there, but defensive end Everson Griffen is headed to Hawaii.
Fans endured subzero temperatures and worse wind chills in what became the coldest game in Vikings history. It's a memory, but they would prefer to leave TCF Bank Stadium with a victory and a trip to Arizona this week for the NFC Divisional Playoffs. Here are four takeaways from Sunday's playoff loss.
Blair Walsh's 27-yard field goal try into the frigid wind for Minnesota hooked left with 22 seconds remaining, handing the Seattle Seahawks a 10-9 victory over the stunned Vikings in their wild-card round playoff game in below-zero weather Sunday.
The New York Yankees ended a seven-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night.
Breanna Stewart scored 36 points and the New York Liberty beat Minnesota 99-86, spoiling Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve's first attempt to become the WNBA's career wins leader.
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.
A Twin Cities family is asking for answers after their loved one somehow ended up on the interstate in the middle of the night.
Cheryl Reeve is tied with Mike Thibault for the most regular-season wins in WNBA history with 379.
A Twin Cities family is asking for answers after their loved one somehow ended up on the interstate in the middle of the night.
The Minneapolis Police Department fired an officer in February for liking a comment on social media supporting the lynching of a Black man, according to Internal Affairs documents.
A shooting in Edina, Minnesota, Thursday night left one person in the hospital with serious injuries, according to police.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says around 2 million eggs will be delivered to "food banks and community organizations" in Minnesota as part of a settlement with three major egg producers.
Minneapolis leaders on Thursday announced a new effort to combat open-air drug use and drug dealing in parts of the city, pledging increased enforcement and surveillance as residents and community leaders demand action.
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.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says around 2 million eggs will be delivered to "food banks and community organizations" in Minnesota as part of a settlement with three major egg producers.
A 20-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries Wednesday evening after authorities say he slammed into a deputy's squad car in northern Minnesota.
Police in southern Minnesota say an "armed and suicidal" man fired at police during a traffic stop before shooting himself and being taken into custody early Thursday.
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.
Rice Lake, Wisconsin, police officers are investigating after a swatting incident at the Marshfield Medical Center Thursday afternoon.
A 9-year-old child died Tuesday evening after drowning in a western Wisconsin water park.
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.
CBS News previously reported President Trump was weighing pardons of a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations.
President Trump hasn't committed to a firm number of people who will receive clemency — he's scheduled to have a meeting on pardons Friday afternoon, sources said.
The next round of meetings between Iranian and U.S. negotiators will happen only after funeral commemorations for Iran's ayatollah end, according to mediators.
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.
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 shooting in Edina, Minnesota, Thursday night left one person in the hospital with serious injuries, according to police.
Federal immigration officials are decrying a pardon for a Minnesota man convicted of sexual assault, despite the victim's support for the move.
Police in southern Minnesota say an "armed and suicidal" man fired at police during a traffic stop before shooting himself and being taken into custody early Thursday.
An officer with the Fairmont, Minnesota, police department has been accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting his wife over the last three years.
Surveillance video captured two suspects smashing a window and targeting locked display cases containing the high-value cards at Duck! early Saturday morning.
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.
As temperatures climb across the Twin Cities this week, veterinarians are reminding pet owners to keep a close eye on their animals.
A dangerous social media trend is circulating online, and Minnesota health experts are warning parents it involves allergy medication.
The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday voted to overturn a ban on adult bathhouses and sex venues that has been in place for 38 years.
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.
We have another action-packed weekend with events happening every day all across the state, including plenty of ways to celebrate Pride!
The New York Yankees ended a seven-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night.
Breanna Stewart scored 36 points and the New York Liberty beat Minnesota 99-86, spoiling Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve's first attempt to become the WNBA's career wins leader.
Cheryl Reeve is tied with Mike Thibault for the most regular-season wins in WNBA history with 379.
Two Minnesota Lynx players have been named starters for the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game.
Minnesota Lynx rookie Olivia Miles has already earned her spot among the best players in the WNBA, at least according to ESPN.
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.
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.
Fifteen Minnesotans charged for conspiracy to impede or injure federal agents are part of what President Trump considers a terrorist group, prosecutors said.
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.
Scattered showers will move across parts of central and southern Minnesota on Saturday afternoon, NEXT Weather meteorologist Lisa Meadows says.
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.
Parts of central and northern Minnesota could see storms on Friday night, according to NEXT Weather meteorologist Lisa Meadows.
Some isolated storms could move through on Friday evening, mostly north of the metro.
There's the chance for some rain on Friday before a mostly dry Fourth of July weekend.
As Mayor Jacob Frey pledges a crackdown at open-air drug markets in Minneapolis, WCCO found brutal honesty about the situation from people on the street. Conor Wight spoke to people in the city who say they actively participate in the drug markets.
Scattered showers will move across parts of central and southern Minnesota on Saturday afternoon, NEXT Weather meteorologist Lisa Meadows says.
After 115 years, Rieder Meat Market and Lockers in Delano has closed its doors for good. WCCO's John Lauritsen talked with the grandson of the man who opened the store about its history and what customers have meant to it.
A Minneapolis cop who liked a social media post that called for the lynching of a Black suspect is out of a job. As WCCO's Reg Chapman reports, the police chief at the time said that officer's actions showed "a serious lack of integrity, ethics and character."
A Mankato woman says her neighbors tried poisoning her dog and others. Video shows rodent bait blocks in the front lawn of a couple's home. Now, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is involved. Neighbors told WCCO’s Frankie McLister it’s caused tension on a quiet street.