Adrian Peterson Will Play Vs Bears, Floyd Ruled Out
Adrian Peterson is expected to play for the Minnesota Vikings against the Chicago Bears on Sunday. But the Vikings will be missing starting defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd.
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Adrian Peterson is expected to play for the Minnesota Vikings against the Chicago Bears on Sunday. But the Vikings will be missing starting defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd.
You know we're in the heart of the fall season when it's the end of October and we've already seen our first snow fall. It wasn't significant Wednesday, but at least a few flakes fell around most of the state. Between that and the state football tournament taking shape, it's a great time of the year to be a prep sports fan.
The Minnesota Vikings have developed one of the NFL's best defenses, headlined by coach Mike Zimmer's creative package of blitzes. The player Zimmer might be most excited about is probably the one who receives the least attention: Linval Joseph.
Two women were slashed with a knife during a robbery incident in Eden Prairie Sunday night, according to Eden Prairie Police.
The Minnesota Vikings feel good about a 3-2 start, but not so good about their road history as they head to Detroit to face the Lions on Sunday. Maybe the Lions are the cure, but as Mike Max found out, there are theories and there is bewilderment in the locker room.
Captain Munnerlyn has rebounded in a major way. Munnerlyn went from a prized free-agent signing to a player many wondered if he would see the second season of his contract with the Minnesota Vikings after a poor 2014 season.
Nearly a dozen bulldogs are getting a second chance after a Twin Cities rescue group saved them from a puppy mill. Secondhand Hounds out of Eden Prairie placed 11 dogs in foster homes this weekend after raising enough money to buy them at a puppy mill auction.
Stefon Diggs spent the first three games of his NFL career buried so far down the depth chart he wasn't even activated for the Minnesota Vikings. When Charles Johnson got hurt, Diggs got an opportunity.
The Minnesota Vikings know that Kansas City will commit to stopping the run, but who will catch the ball if they have to throw it often? That's been an ongoing and ever-changing discussion.
Nearly nine years into his professional career, though, there's still one skill that Adrian Peterson has not mastered. Pass protection.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Mike Wallace was held out of practice on Wednesday. Wallace, who leads the team with 20 receptions and 233 receiving yards, was allowed to run off to the side.
While most of his Minnesota Vikings teammates got a nice long break during their bye week, rookie linebacker Eric Kendricks got a promotion. The Vikings decided to trade starting middle linebacker Gerald Hodges to San Francisco last week for a backup offensive lineman and a late-round draft pick.
A motorcyclist killed in an Eden Prairie crash Sunday has been identified as a 25-year-old Apple Valley man, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
A motorcyclist died Sunday night in a crash involving three vehicles in the west Twin Cities metro, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. Authorities received a report of the crash at about 6:23 p.m. on Highway 212 at the exit to Valley View Road in Eden Prairie.
It doesn't seem right that this week already marks the end of the regular season in high school football. It feels like fans just got comfortable in their seats, and district races just started to take shape. But the reality is Week 8 is here. After this week, every prep football team in Minnesota is guaranteed only one more game.
Internet retailer Amazon.com announced Thursday that it's expanding its Prime Now one-hour delivery service to the Twin Cities.
The Eden Prairie Police Department says a statement made by a student prompted a "soft lock down" of Central Middle School.
T.J. Clemmings had his hands full. The Minnesota Vikings were in Denver, facing a loud crowd and a ferocious pass rush led by outside linebacker Von Miller. The rookie right tackle, not surprisingly, struggled at times with such a difficult assignment.
Minnesota Vikings corner back Xavier Rhodes has passed his post-concussion tests and resumed practice with the team, following a scary collision on the field last week.
The Vikings have a two game winning streak, largely because of a style of play that reminds you of the glory days of the Purple People Eaters. Their pass rush has been relentless, pressuring quarterbacks and delivering punishing hits.
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes could be back in the lineup this week at Denver, despite a concussion that knocked him out of the second half against San Diego.
Mike Harris has been a major asset for Minnesota's offensive line. His 6-foot-5, 340-pound frame is helpful, of course, but his versatility is really coming in handy for the Vikings.
Minnesota Vikings left guard Brandon Fusco has a concussion, yet another injury issue for a banged-up offensive line. Fusco was held out of practice Wednesday. Vikings coach Mike Zimmer has not commented on Fusco's condition.
It's Fashion Week Minnesota all this week, and Wednesday's event, FWMN-HOMME, is at the MUSE Event Center. It features Sota Clothing, which is perfect for the guy who is looking for something that screams "Minnesota" men's wear.
The Minnesota Vikings have reinstated cornerback Jabari Price to the active roster, after he served his two-game suspension for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.
