
Vikings QB Kirk Cousins "feeling good, ready to go" after COVID-19 absence
Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins will be back at practice Wednesday after missing several days with a COVID-19 infection.
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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.
Vikings players are already excited to get to work with their new coach.
Cousins -- who by PFF's own admission is "not one of the very best passers in the game" -- ranks 41st on the website's list of the 101 best players, while Mahomes comes in at 69th.
Kirk Cousins is heading to his third Pro Bowl, the second as a member of the Minnesota Vikings.
Kirk Cousins passed for 172 yards and three touchdowns in the second half to lead a Minnesota Vikings comeback to beat the Chicago Bears 31-17 on Sunday in a matchup of two eliminated teams with a head coach in danger of being fired.
Cousins was placed on the COVID-19 reserve list late last week and missed Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins will reportedly miss a crucial game against the Green Bay Packers this Sunday after testing positive for COVID-19.
Some passionate Minnesota Vikings fans were pleasantly surprised while traveling home following the team's victory over the Green Bay Packers.
Statistically, the 33-year-old Cousins' 10th year has been his finest.
Kirk Cousins threw a pair of touchdown passes to Tyler Conklin, Dalvin Cook rushed for 94 yards and a score, and the Minnesota Vikings bounced back after a trying couple of weeks to defeat the Los Angeles Chargers 27-20 Sunday.
"We have a bunch of fighters, bunch of guys that aren't stressed out. They're just going out there. It's just laser-focused, and there's not a lot of talk. We're just staying in the huddle and waiting for that play to start to just get going," Thielen said.
Cousins and the Vikings "Face/Off" against the Carolina Panthers Sunday at noon.
"There's so many guys that can come in and contribute, and that's what Kirk is good at," receiver Adam Thielen said. "He's good at distributing the ball, finding the open guy. He doesn't care who it is. He's going to trust you."
Rodgers said "a lot of research" went into his decision to get vaccinated.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins said the team's talk with infectious disease expert Dr. Michael Osterholm about the COVID-19 vaccine was "a great meeting," though that's about all he said.
The Minnesota Vikings organization is reportedly bringing in Dr. Michael Osterholm, a renowned epidemiologist and infectious disease expert, to talk with the team Monday. It comes as the team lags behind in COVID-19 vaccination compared to the rest of the NFL.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has lost a sponsorship with a hospital in Michigan, as a result of what the hospital calls his stance on COVID-19 vaccines.
The internet roasted Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins Thursday following a press conference where he refused to disclose his COVID-19 vaccination status, and admitted that he pondered surrounding himself in Plexiglas for protection.
The Minnesota Vikings activated quarterback Kirk Cousins on Thursday, removing him from the reserve/COVID-19 list.
Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer said he expects Kirk Cousins back at training camp Thursday after the starting quarterback was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list earlier this week.
How quickly ghost guns have become a problem on the streets is startling for law enforcement.
As kids get ready to return to school, St. Paul's favorite daughter, Suni Lee, stopped by her old elementary school on Thursday.
The driver responsible for closing down the crosstown highway in the south metro this week is facing a ticket.
Investigations from fatal or near fatal car accidents can leave roads closed for hours. But troopers say having an eye in the sky could change that.
A charter school in St. Paul attracts students with unique needs from around Minnesota and across the country. And the building's safety plan is so successful, the state hopes other schools will follow suit.
Bruce Larson died unexpectedly back in February. He touched many lives during his decades as the head football coach at Somerset High School in Wisconsin.
This week, researchers at the University of Minnesota will begin testing metro wastewater for monkeypox. It's an extension of a partnership with the Metropolitan Wastewater Treatment Plant to conduct surveillance for COVID-19 levels in the metro area.
Minnesota health officials on Thursday reported 87 confirmed cases of monkeypox in the state, as they offered an update on a viral infection that has aroused concern around the globe.
A 22-year-old man is facing charges for allegedly lighting a car on fire that belonged to woman with whom he had a relationship.
A 22-year-old man was arrested Thursday night after authorities in Duluth say he was armed and barricaded himself inside a home.
St. Paul residents are facing a 15 percent tax increase next year as part of Mayor Melvin Carter's budget proposal.
City officials say two hours of rain Wednesday night caused damage that will likely days to cleanup.
The MRI exam on Tyler Mahle's shoulder showed no damage, and the Minnesota Twins right-hander avoided landing on the injured list.
Democrats on Thursday accused a Republican-endorsed candidate for the Minnesota Senate of condoning political violence, when he talked about the need for "voting with the ballot before we have to vote with bullets."
Union educators in central Minnesota are suing a school district over a new communications plan they say bars staff from saying anything that isn't positive about the district to someone who isn't employed by it.
From helping somebody with directions to crisis intervention, Hennepin County security officers all have the same uniform, but wear many hats. And their efforts are now getting recognized with ribbons.
The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday approved 12-weeks of paid parental leave for city employees, quadrupling the amount of time off under the previous policy.
The Great Minnesota Get-Together is just a few days away, and now is the time to think about planning your visit to the fair.
Prosecutors revealed the investigation into Trump's handling of classified documents is "in its very early stages."
"This is a 'gee-whiz' type of insect because it is so large," an entomologist said. "Even if you aren't on the lookout for insects, this is the type that people get their phones out and take a picture of – they are that striking."
A man found the woman in a rural area of Clay County on Monday but couldn't get close to her because of several large dogs, according to KTIV-TV.
When the U.S. Supreme Court repealed in June a woman's constitutional right to an abortion, Wisconsin's 1849 law that bans the procedure except when a mother's life is at risk became newly relevant.
The state Department of Health Services received its first $6 million payment on July 29. The rest of the money is expected to arrive by the end of the year.
Health officials in Minnesota say there have been 87 confirmed cases of monkeypox reported in the state.
Two people died Thursday morning following a crash on Highway 7 in central Minnesota.
The quarterback will pay a $5 million fine instead of missing the season.
A group of people living in north Minneapolis won their lawsuit against the city after they sued over its depleted police force. However, the next step in the case is now delayed until November.
Minnesota's unemployment rate remained at 1.8% in July, tying the state's record low, according to state officials.
Weisselberg's deal with prosecutors calls for a sentence of five months in New York's Rikers Island jail, followed by five years' probation.
The 24-year-old New Jersey man appeared on the charges in a western New York courtroom.
Hero Pay is part of the Frontline Worker Pay program meant to compensate people for working during the pandemic. Thursday is another important day in the application process. Here's what you need to know.
An Eagan man was killed after the vehicle he was driving struck a semaphore on Highway 149.
Unserialized ghost guns will effectively be banned on Aug. 24, and retailers are scrambling to sell them.
Nine of the Wolves' first 12 games are at home, and six of their first seven games are against teams that won fewer than 35 games a year ago.
Tajiddin Akbar was apprehended in Florida last week and is being held in Broward County, the governor's office said.
While these storms are producing thunder and lightning, most of them are not considered severe, although isolated severe storms could pop up through the evening hours.
A Minnesota man who allegedly broke into an occupied Wisconsin home last week and locked himself in a bathroom never had a chance to come clean.
Retirees wanting the biggest bang for their buck should consider moving to the South or Midwest, a new study found.
The Twin Cities home of a man who is behind bars and charged with attempted murder burned down Wednesday.
Many gardens are in full bloom this time of year. But there's a place in Bloomington that seems to be budding year-round.
"What we need to do is come out and actually excavate around the corner of the home," expert Andy Berreth said. "We need to get this home set back on stable soil."
Some famous felines you may have seen before on Netflix are making their Minnesota debut.
Rising water swept through parts of the Twin Cities Wednesday evening, leaving drivers stranded, streets flooded and buildings damaged.
Minneapolis teachers' new contract with the school district includes language intended to protect teachers of color from layoffs if there are future staff reductions due to budget cuts.
Assumption Cemetery in Richfield is full of stories. Some are clear, while others are a mystery, because of 44 unmarked graves.
"I think many of us are coming to terms of the fact we don't want to use more resources than necessary. Fertilizer, water, this intensive sort of gardening that we grew up with, but now we understand it's not right for the world, the way we are moving forward," Elisa Bernick said.
For the past 30 years, there have only been two Hennepin County Attorneys -- Amy Klobuchar and Mike Freeman. In five months, a new person will be in charge.
Scott is a multi-billionaire philanthropist and ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. The donation comes as part of a nearly $40 million donation to branches of the organization nationwide.
John Juneau, 48, of Fridley, was sentenced to 216 months in prison for drug crimes and firearms violations.
Nurses at Essentia Health Moose Lake voted to strike Wednesday, a day after 15,000 Minnesota nurses voted to do the same, the Minnesota Nurses Association announced.
Police also discovered five children, all under the age of 10, inside the home. They are all safe.
More than 13,000 people have signed an online petition opposing the Kettle Moraine policy.
Castle Rodger Ahlbeck, 30, was found unresponsive in his cell around 11 a.m. on Monday.
Darlene Love says she was dubbed the "Queen of Christmas" 29 years ago. Another artist went so far as to take legal action against the trademark.
The storm could hit as soon as Thursday, NOAA said.
A 46-year-old man died after he crashed into a tree Tuesday afternoon in Itasca County.
Get your Twin Cities Con tickets now, "George of the Jungle" fans -- Brendan Fraser will be one of the convention's celebrity guests.
Planned Parenthood says its spending will help remind voters in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin what's at stake in a bid to drive turnout by Democratic and independent voters.
Fargo Board of Education President Dr. Tracie Newman told board members in a memo that she believes the pledge should be reinstated because the onslaught of "negative local and national feedback" could cost time and resources ahead of the new school year.
Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins will be back at practice Wednesday after missing several days with a COVID-19 infection.
Texas would need to hire more than 5,000 licensed school psychologists to meet minimum recommended ratios.
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the crash.
"It'd be unprecedented in history for a vice president to be summoned to testify on Capitol Hill," Pence said.
Officers took a man into custody and recovered a handgun.
In early June, Target warned that it was canceling orders from suppliers and aggressively cutting prices because of a pronounced spending shift by Americans.
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office said 55-year-old Daniel Meade died of "complications of multiple blunt force injuries due to motorcycle-deer collision."
Our broken record forecast is about to be tweaked.
Only two of the 10 will be on the ballot in November.
For the young players, who are staying with Minnesota host families, it is a reprieve -- but not what they want.
A recent study shows white noise makes people fall asleep 38-percent faster.
"Everybody says the same thing: He was the brightest star, he lifted everyone up, great personality, always smiling," said family friend Tim Howard.
Aaron Rodgers, 25, of Las Vegas died after being shot at George Floyd Square on Sunday afternoon.
Former Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane, who was sentenced to 2 1/2 years for violating George Floyd's civil rights, will do his time at a low-security federal prison camp in Colorado.
One year after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, more than 1,200 Afghan refugees have settled in Minnesota.
A jury on Tuesday convicted a man charged with raping and killing a woman 36 years ago on Minnesota's Iron Range in a case that was revived by genealogy database analysts.
The driver responsible for closing down the crosstown highway in the south metro this week is facing a ticket.
A charter school in St. Paul attracts students with unique needs from around Minnesota and across the country. And the building's safety plan is so successful, the state hopes other schools will follow suit.
This week, researchers at the University of Minnesota will begin testing metro wastewater for monkeypox. It's an extension of a partnership with the Metropolitan Wastewater Treatment Plant to conduct surveillance for COVID-19 levels in the metro area.
A 22-year-old man is facing charges for allegedly lighting a car on fire that belonged to woman with whom he had a relationship.
St. Paul residents are facing a 15 percent tax increase next year as part of Mayor Melvin Carter's budget proposal.
A 22-year-old man was arrested Thursday night after authorities in Duluth say he was armed and barricaded himself inside a home.
Minnesota health officials on Thursday reported 87 confirmed cases of monkeypox in the state, as they offered an update on a viral infection that has aroused concern around the globe.
Investigations from fatal or near fatal car accidents can leave roads closed for hours. But troopers say having an eye in the sky could change that.
Democrats on Thursday accused a Republican-endorsed candidate for the Minnesota Senate of condoning political violence, when he talked about the need for "voting with the ballot before we have to vote with bullets."
Health officials in Minnesota say there have been 87 confirmed cases of monkeypox reported in the state.
Bruce Larson died unexpectedly back in February. He touched many lives during his decades as the head football coach at Somerset High School in Wisconsin.
When the U.S. Supreme Court repealed in June a woman's constitutional right to an abortion, Wisconsin's 1849 law that bans the procedure except when a mother's life is at risk became newly relevant.
The state Department of Health Services received its first $6 million payment on July 29. The rest of the money is expected to arrive by the end of the year.
A Minnesota man who allegedly broke into an occupied Wisconsin home last week and locked himself in a bathroom never had a chance to come clean.
Planned Parenthood says its spending will help remind voters in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin what's at stake in a bid to drive turnout by Democratic and independent voters.
St. Paul residents are facing a 15 percent tax increase next year as part of Mayor Melvin Carter's budget proposal.
Democrats on Thursday accused a Republican-endorsed candidate for the Minnesota Senate of condoning political violence, when he talked about the need for "voting with the ballot before we have to vote with bullets."
The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday approved 12-weeks of paid parental leave for city employees, quadrupling the amount of time off under the previous policy.
While this is officially a nonpartisan election, former Hennepin County Chief Public Defender Mary Moriarty has the DFL Party endorsement.
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After decades dedicated to everlasting love, a Minnesota marriage destination is calling it quits.
King's Hawaiian is voluntarily recalling some of its products due to possible microbial contamination.
Best Buy, the nation's largest consumer electronics chain, is trimming jobs in an effort to adjust to new changes in consumer behavior as the virus wanes.
"Mr. Workman is going to have to answer, he's going to have to compensate his victims, he's going to be held accountable," Attorney General Keith Ellison said.
If you noticed that turkey is hit or miss at some delis and restaurants, you're not alone.
A 22-year-old man is facing charges for allegedly lighting a car on fire that belonged to woman with whom he had a relationship.
How quickly ghost guns have become a problem on the streets is startling for law enforcement.
A group of people living in north Minneapolis won their lawsuit against the city after they sued over its depleted police force. However, the next step in the case is now delayed until November.
Weisselberg's deal with prosecutors calls for a sentence of five months in New York's Rikers Island jail, followed by five years' probation.
The 24-year-old New Jersey man appeared on the charges in a western New York courtroom.
This week, researchers at the University of Minnesota will begin testing metro wastewater for monkeypox. It's an extension of a partnership with the Metropolitan Wastewater Treatment Plant to conduct surveillance for COVID-19 levels in the metro area.
Minnesota health officials on Thursday reported 87 confirmed cases of monkeypox in the state, as they offered an update on a viral infection that has aroused concern around the globe.
When the U.S. Supreme Court repealed in June a woman's constitutional right to an abortion, Wisconsin's 1849 law that bans the procedure except when a mother's life is at risk became newly relevant.
Health officials in Minnesota say there have been 87 confirmed cases of monkeypox reported in the state.
Nurses at Essentia Health Moose Lake voted to strike Wednesday, a day after 15,000 Minnesota nurses voted to do the same, the Minnesota Nurses Association announced.
Darlene Love says she was dubbed the "Queen of Christmas" 29 years ago. Another artist went so far as to take legal action against the trademark.
Get your Twin Cities Con tickets now, "George of the Jungle" fans -- Brendan Fraser will be one of the convention's celebrity guests.
Variety reports that both Warner Bros. and New Line are planning to recreate the classic children's tale of Dorothy's visit to the magical land of Oz. Minnesota native Judy Garland starred in the 1939 MGM musical classic.
Littlefeather was mocked when she declined Marlon Brando's Best Actor win onstage at the 1973 ceremony.
Former U.S. Senator Al Franken is heading back into the spotlight with a late night guest host spot.
As kids get ready to return to school, St. Paul's favorite daughter, Suni Lee, stopped by her old elementary school on Thursday.
The MRI exam on Tyler Mahle's shoulder showed no damage, and the Minnesota Twins right-hander avoided landing on the injured list.
The quarterback will pay a $5 million fine instead of missing the season.
Nine of the Wolves' first 12 games are at home, and six of their first seven games are against teams that won fewer than 35 games a year ago.
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In Ottertail County, there's a type of race where speed records will never be broken.
Imagine spending your summer days on top of a 100-foot cliff. It's a reality for the good folks at Sand Creek Adventures.
"It's a comfort food. It's a heritage item for families. People rally around it," Blaine Pederson said.
Minnesota farm towns seem to have similar characteristics: a quaint main street, a tractor dealer, a baseball field. And in the case of Millerville -- a whole, lotta butter.
This week, researchers at the University of Minnesota will begin testing metro wastewater for monkeypox. It's an extension of a partnership with the Metropolitan Wastewater Treatment Plant to conduct surveillance for COVID-19 levels in the metro area.
A recent study shows white noise makes people fall asleep 38-percent faster.
Thousands of Minnesota drivers are breaking a rule of the road every day to avoid traffic on Twin Cities interstates.
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There's no denying we're in the dog days of summer. However, some trees are starting to act like the seasons are changing.
While many Afghans have little to celebrate, the country's Taliban rulers were happy to show off their control of Kabul's streets.
The Minnesota State Fair has announced dozens of new foods and drinks for the 2022 event.
In 1995, Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan and a handful of other wrestling superstars squared off in a ring just outside of Camp Snoopy for the first episode of "WCW Monday Nitro."
Stars of stage and screen hit the red carpet for the 75th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday night.
Opening Day is nearly here and the Minnesota Twins are unveiling new foods at Target Field, including Australian-inspired savory pies and an official grilled cheese sandwich of the ballpark.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer reports on how the recent rain will likely impact drought conditions in central Minnesota and western Wisconsin.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer reports on the line of storms rolling over Minnesota Thursday evening.
Some scattered thunderstorms are moving through Minnesota.
"The elderly and the really young," said CentraCare sports medicine physician Dr. George Morris. "Those are the two populations that I would worry about most."
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.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer reports on how the recent rain will likely impact drought conditions in central Minnesota and western Wisconsin.
Officials say the kitten, now named Stormy, is recovering in a foster home.
Every inch of Metro Deaf School was carefully thought out. So was its emergency plan, which could be expanded to other schools.
The Minnesota State Patrol says a 58-year-old man from Hutchinson was ticketed for not securing the metal bars he was hauling.
Bruce Larson died unexpectedly back in February. He touched many lives during his decades as the head football coach at Somerset High School in Wisconsin.