
NFL history suggests Vikings' 0-2 start is too difficult to overcome
Two losses in five days already puts the Minnesota Vikings in a big hole that's been difficult for NFL teams to overcome.
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Two losses in five days already puts the Minnesota Vikings in a big hole that's been difficult for NFL teams to overcome.
Kirk Cousins has typically performed well on plays with an extra pass rusher.
The Minnesota Vikings turned tight games into an art form last season by setting an NFL record with 11 wins in 11 decisions by eight points or fewer.
Mike Max wanted to see how our team matches up when it comes to the Griddy, Justin Jefferson's signature touchdown dance. When it comes to Frank, it is concise and, at times, a bit disappointing.
Kirk Cousins will move into third place on the franchise's all-time list for games started by a quarterback when he takes the first snap for the Minnesota Vikings in their season opener.
Mike Max takes a stab at investigative journalism and gets expert opinion from the Minnesota Vikings on Amelia Santaniello's moves.
David Blough had a touchdown pass and a rushing score in a second-half rally by the Arizona Cardinals to beat the Minnesota Vikings 18-17 in their final preseason game.
Drew Lock threw a pair of touchdowns passes, including a 19-yard strike to Jake Bobo late in the third quarter, and the Seattle Seahawks beat the Minnesota Vikings 24-13 in the preseason opener for both teams.
It's a beloved community center built with the help of a hometown hero and an NFL quarterback you may have heard of.
The new "Madden 24" trailer features 8 seconds of embarrassment for Kirk Cousins.
As Cousins approaches his age-35 season, he's in prove-it mode yet again.
It's becoming old hat this season, but the Vikings have produced another NFC "player of the week" title. This time, the lauded one is the one at the center of the game.
Buffalo's erasure of a 35-3 deficit to beat Houston 41-38 in overtime of their wild card round playoff game after the 1992 season stood as the previous record, and though Cousins was only 4 years old at the time he's enough of a fan of the game to have seen the rebroadcasts and read the recaps to hold full reverence for that rally led by Bills backup quarterback Frank Reich.
WCCO’s Mike Max sits down with Minnesota Vikings QB Kirk Cousins after Sunday’s big win against the Jets.
"You don't play like he did tonight without really starting to develop some ownership of our offense," O'Connell told reporters.
Questions about whether Cousins would find a higher level of comfort this year, his fifth with the Vikings, have been answered by the NFC North standings.
Dalvin Cook rushed for a 53-yard insurance touchdown in the fourth quarter and the Minnesota Vikings held on to beat the injury-riddled Miami Dolphins 24-16 on Sunday.
The video shows a microphoned-up Cousins "swearing," sort of, repeatedly uttering such exclamations as "Dang it! Dang it!" Also heard: "Golly!"
The Minnesota Vikings have won three of four to begin the season. Last year through the first month, they had only one win in the first four. It is the first time since 2016 that Minnesota has been three and one.
Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins will be back at practice Wednesday after missing several days with a COVID-19 infection.
Each year, NFL players vote on the top 100, and the league shares the results. This year, Cousins came in at No. 99.
The Minnesota Vikings' Kirk Cousin will be missing the first preseason game.
Kirk Cousins may have just earned a contract extension with the Vikings this offseason, but he already has an eye toward the future.
NFL Network reports that Cousins inked a "$35 million fully guaranteed extension" that will keep him on the team through 2023.
Cousins is probably the most polarizing player among the Vikings' faithful, with fans split over whether he's overpaid or underrated.
An 18-year-old Woodbury man is accused of grabbing a backpack with over $20,000 in cash from a food truck in South St. Paul earlier this month.
Brooks Houck was arrested "without incident" on charges stemming from the investigation into Crystal Rogers.
Hennepin Theatre Trusts' 2022-2023 Broadway season ends on a high note, generating nearly $115 million to the local economy.
Man, 68, succumbed to injuries suffered after he went off a curved road on his motorcycle.
U.S. soldier Travis King, who ran across the border from South Korea into North Korea in July, was transferred back to U.S. custody in China.
An 18-year-old Woodbury man is accused of grabbing a backpack with over $20,000 in cash from a food truck in South St. Paul earlier this month.
Hennepin Theatre Trusts' 2022-2023 Broadway season ends on a high note, generating nearly $115 million to the local economy.
During protests in the summer of 2020 following the murder of George Floyd, law enforcement used chemical irritants on the crowds. Later, some protestors reported disruptions in their menstrual cycles and reproductive health.
A 37-year-old man died on Tuesday afternoon after a shooting at an encampment in south Minneapolis.
According to the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office, the 36-year-old man was found unresponsive in his bed after an "apparent medical incident."
Volunteers came from near and far, drawn to show up to show support for families of the missing.
All schools with a Native American mascot will have to change before Sept. 1, 2025. That's unless the district is granted an exemption from Minnesota's tribal leaders.
The Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone will take in eight new Asian leopard cats, after they were found living in "deplorable conditions" in Texas.
Minnesota is among over a dozen states that are filing a sweeping antitrust suit against Amazon.
An 83-year-old woman from La Crosse, Wisconsin died Monday morning after rolling her vehicle into a median on Interstate 90 near Rochester, Minnesota.
Man, 68, succumbed to injuries suffered after he went off a curved road on his motorcycle.
Five flamingos that showed up in Wisconsin to wade along a Lake Michigan beach attracted a big crowd of onlookers eager to see the unusual visitors venturing far from their usual tropical setting.
A 17-year-old girl died on Saturday morning in a crash with a semi in western Wisconsin.
Wisconsin wildlife officials are defending their decision not to set a hard cap on the state's wolf population in front of a Republican-controlled legislative committee.
Several Republican Wisconsin lawmakers have proposed impeaching the state's top elections official.
A St. Paul man has spent 30 months recovering from a medical emergency that nearly killed him. Each tough day of that fight has been motivated by one goal: To get to today.
A 4-year-old Twin Cities boy battling leukemia is about to get his day in the sun.
The mental health therapists started the podcast as a way to correct misinformation on social media and to reach the younger Hmong generation to make them feel less alone.
Construction of Interstate 94 tore through St. Paul's Rondo neighborhood, once the heart of the Black community in Minnesota's capitol city. Decades later, city leaders are trying to restore what some families lost: their property and a chance at building generational wealth.
It's not unusual to find a 21-year-old who loves shopping, but one young Minneapolis woman is all about shopping for others. She's set a record in the process.
The House advanced four spending bills that have no chance of passing in the Senate, as Speaker Kevin McCarthy seeks to appease conservatives.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday said he will focus on hiring a person with regulatory experience to lead the new state cannabis office after his previous pick stepped down amid controversy.
"The documents here clearly contain fraudulent valuations that defendants used in business," Judge Engoron wrote in his ruling, ordering Trump's New York business certificates canceled.
President Biden said the UAW "saved the auto industry back in 2008," and should reap the benefits of profits now.
Rudy Giuliani and attorney Robert Costello have frequently acknowledged accessing the hard drive's data after Hunter Biden left his laptop at a repair shop.
A Minnesota-based company is taking drastic steps to keep employees away from danger.
A new program could get you up and running to charge your electric vehicle for a low cost.
Country singer Morgan Wallen announced his "One Night At A Time World Tour" will be extended into 2024 — and it includes a stop in Minnesota.
The agency's new director withdrew after a day over allegations her company had sold cannabis products that are not legal. There is also a legal effort to declare cannabis sales legal now because of an historic clause in the state constitution.
A new apple variety from the University of Minnesota is said to be sweet with occasional "tropical" overtones.
An 18-year-old Woodbury man is accused of grabbing a backpack with over $20,000 in cash from a food truck in South St. Paul earlier this month.
Brooks Houck was arrested "without incident" on charges stemming from the investigation into Crystal Rogers.
A 37-year-old man died on Tuesday afternoon after a shooting at an encampment in south Minneapolis.
Two students were detained Monday for bringing guns to Roseville High School, according to officials.
Police solve a nearly 40-year-old murder after matching a 2018 DNA profile to a disposed plastic cup.
During protests in the summer of 2020 following the murder of George Floyd, law enforcement used chemical irritants on the crowds. Later, some protestors reported disruptions in their menstrual cycles and reproductive health.
Being a student-athlete can bring the highest highs, but the lows that come from pressure, anxiety or injuries can be just as powerful and too often, silent.
For the first time, vaccines for all three major respiratory viruses - COVID, RSV and the flu - are available this fall. But the latest COVID shot, which was approved just two weeks ago, is still rolling out.
In our look at the fentanyl crisis, we turn to recovery and the hope for a brighter future. Derek Johnson takes WCCO's Jennifer Mayerle inside his addiction and overdoses and shares what helped him get, and stay, sober.
A 4-year-old Twin Cities boy battling leukemia is about to get his day in the sun.
The Writers Guild of America released the details of their tentative agreement with Hollywood studios and have unanimously voted to end the nearly 150-day strike.
Country singer Morgan Wallen announced his "One Night At A Time World Tour" will be extended into 2024 — and it includes a stop in Minnesota.
Through longer weekly episodes, "Survivor" will take a deeper dive into the players' stories as they're stranded on the stunning islands of Fiji.
David McCallum died Monday of natural causes.
Terms of the deal must still be ratified by the WGA's approximately 11,000 members.
Matt Wallner hit a grand slam in a five-run first inning, Alex Kirilloff added a two-run homer and the Minnesota Twins beat the Oakland Athletics 11-3 on a cold and drizzly night Tuesday night.
Being a student-athlete can bring the highest highs, but the lows that come from pressure, anxiety or injuries can be just as powerful and too often, silent.
Ryan Jeffers homered, tripled and drove in three runs to back a strong outing by Joe Ryan as the Minnesota Twins pulled away late for a 9-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
Right-hander Chris Paddack was activated by the Minnesota Twins, 16 months after he had Tommy John surgery for the second time.
The Vikings falls to 0-3 on the season.
The agency's new director withdrew after a day over allegations her company had sold cannabis products that are not legal. There is also a legal effort to declare cannabis sales legal now because of an historic clause in the state constitution.
An estimated 81,000 undocumented immigrants will be able to apply and get a Minnesota driver's license soon. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy talks with two men who say they'll apply for the life-changing privilege.
An estimated 81,000 undocumented immigrants live, work, and go to school in Minnesota. Starting Oct. 1, even though they don't have legal status, they will be able to apply for and get a Minnesota driver’s license.
An estimated 81,000 undocumented immigrants will be able to apply and get a Minnesota driver's license soon. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Sen. John Jasinski of Faribault about his concerns regarding the law.
An estimated 81,000 undocumented immigrants will be able to apply and get a Minnesota driver's license soon. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Esteban Rivera, an immigration attorney, with his client Jassiel Martinez.
Fly fishing in one Minnesota county has become a destination for anglers across the country.
The average chainsaw artist lasts about three to five years in the business because it can be a grueling and dangerous occupation. But an Avon man has created intricate sculptures for 37 years, and counting.
Years ago, David Nigg found himself at a farm auction in Dyersville, Iowa, and he returned home with a little John Deere tractor. From there, things just started rolling.
The Space Tower is an iconic attraction and landmark that you can see from pretty much anywhere on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Built in 1964, it's hundreds of feet of history.
Fairgoers aren't strangers to all the animals and attractions, the food and the fun. But tucked away, far on the north side of the fairgrounds, is an inconspicuous, little house that's chock-full of history.
How do algae blooms form? And how might we be part of the cause? Good Question.
Many of us will go to a corn maze this fall. In fact, WCCO's morning team already spent time at one at the Sever's Fall Festival in Shakopee. It had them wondering, how do they even make corn mazes? Good Question.
A common way to maintain your car's health is giving customers sticker shock.
As week two of the NFL season wraps up, the Minnesota Vikings are already at a make-or-break point.
Doctors hope a new vaccine can keep the worst of the virus at bay. But as cases rise, you might find yourself reaching in your medicine cabinet again for an old, at-home test.
Get a feel for 2023 Vikings training camp.
The Minnesota State Fair announced its new offerings for the 2023 edition.
Between 12,000 and 16,000 black bears live in Minnesota, the Minnesota DNR says. For the past 20 years, the population has been growing and expanding further south and west. That means a lot of close encounters for Minnesotans.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says you can expect some more overcast days, but conditions will be hot and summer-like for the Twin Cities Marathon this weekend.
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.
WCCO's meteorologist Joseph Dames has the latest forecast.
There will be some slight peeks of sunshine on Wednesday, along with a warm-up.
After some rain, it'll dry out overnight and the warm temperatures will return.
Halloween will be here before we know it, so Liz Heinecke shares a few tricks with invisibility, or thereabouts.
Elizabeth C. Allen, from the Children’s Cancer Research Fund, and Parker Brook, CEO of Lovebird Foods, explain.
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says you can expect some more overcast days, but conditions will be hot and summer-like for the Twin Cities Marathon this weekend.
Research often shows that emotional abuse is much more prevalent in relationships than physical abuse, explains licensed marriage and family therapist Dr. Shonda Craft.
The mental health crisis among our kids and teens continues to be a big concern, explains Dr. Sara Gonzalez, a child psychologist from Children's Minnesota. If you or someone you know is in crisis, contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.