
Vikings finalize trade for Rams' RB Cam Akers, place WR Jalen Nailor on injured reserve
Vikings Head Coach Kevin O'Connell worked with Akers during his time in Los Angeles, and reportedly wanted to work with him again.
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Vikings Head Coach Kevin O'Connell worked with Akers during his time in Los Angeles, and reportedly wanted to work with him again.
A loss would give the Vikings their seventh 0-3 start in franchise history.
Kyle Rudolph officially retired as a Minnesota Viking on Thursday, but it doesn't sound like the big man is done with the organization — or football — just yet.
The Minnesota Vikings have signed former Denver guard Dalton Risner to try to shore up what has been a problematic position for several seasons.
Jeff Wagner learned there is still good reason to have hope if you’re a Minnesota Vikings fan.
For the first time, we're hearing from the Minnesota Vikings running back about the disgusting racist messages he received.
The Minnesota Vikings are rallying around running back Alexander Mattison after racist messages were sent his way following the team's loss to the Eagles.
Two losses in five days already puts the Minnesota Vikings in a big hole that's been difficult for NFL teams to overcome.
If any receiver in the game is likely to smash the unbroken 2,000-yard threshold, it's Justin Jefferson. WCCO will be tracking his progress all season long.
Despite all the turnovers, Justin Jefferson became the fastest player in NFL history to reach the 5K receiving yard mark.
The Minnesota Vikings will be missing an important part of their offensive line when they take on the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins on Tuesday addressed the stunning season-ending injury to former NFC North rival Aaron Rodgers.
How do the Vikings avoid a losing streak to start the season? Here are three key things that need to happen Thursday night.
Two of the Minnesota Vikings' five starting offensive linemen were listed on the team's first injury report of the week.
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.
Justin Jefferson didn't sound stressed at all by the fact he and the Minnesota Vikings failed to agree on a contract extension before the regular season.
The Minnesota Vikings may have lost their season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at U.S. Bank Stadium, but there was a story Sunday that was bigger than winning.
"Put me in, coach!" said former Vikings safety Jeff Wright. "You sit on that field and I'm as pumped up right now as I'm sure these players are."
The Minnesota Vikings may have lost their home opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at U.S. Bank Stadium, but there was a story Sunday that was bigger than winning.
Baker Mayfield recovered from a rough start to throw two touchdown passes without a turnover in his Tampa Bay debut, and the Buccaneers opened the season by beating Minnesota 20-17 after three first-half turnovers by the Vikings on Sunday.
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.
In recent years, food costs have been climbing, making the pre-game fun more spendy. By the end of 2023, the price of food is expected to be up 5.9%. This summer though, food-at-home prices inflated the lowest year-to-year increase since Sept. 2021.
Are some inexperienced Vikings ready to take the next step?
Metellus was a sixth round pick by the Vikings in 2020 out of Michigan. He made his first three career starts at safety last season and snatched his first interception.
Mike Max wanted to see how our team matches up when it comes to the Griddy, Justin Jefferson's signature touchdown dance.
Officials say they are investigating after a motorist fatally struck a pedestrian in Coon Rapids Friday morning.
Last year's Fat Bear Week in Alaska was shrouded in controversy after someone tried to stuff ballots "like bears stuff their face with fish." Now the event is back to crown the fattest of Katmai National Park's "burly bruins."
After several days in the 80s, Minnesota starts its descent into the 70s and 60s for the next three days. Plus, rain is on the way.
Minnesota looks to bounce back against Northwestern from a loss at No. 20 North Carolina last week.
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.
Officials say they are investigating after a motorist fatally struck a pedestrian in Coon Rapids Friday morning.
Minnesota officials have approved plans for the expansion of a solar energy project that a utility says will be one of the largest in the country with the capability of powering more than 150,000 homes.
Authorities in St. Paul say a stolen car crashed into a business and hit a squad car while attempting to flee police early Thursday afternoon.
"Our phone lines have been so jammed up that it's really hard to figure out where the demand will end," said Modern Artifact owner Ryan Nelson.
Community members say Charlie Adams doesn't just run the Fourth Precinct, he does it as a northsider who cares deeply about his neighbors.
Even though it's been 20 years, the feelings and emotions are still raw. Many of the students impacted back then, are parents now.
Officials in central Minnesota say a boy is in custody after he allegedly set his own house on fire early Thursday morning.
Officials in southwestern Minnesota say an 81-year-old woman with memory issues went missing Wednesday morning.
When musical legend Prince passed, it took about six years and more than 4,800 court filings to settle his estate. While not everyone has a legacy quite like Prince, it's a lesson estate attorneys and financial planners hope to instill in their clients.
Fly fishing in one Minnesota county has become a destination for anglers across the country.
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.
In Hudson, Angela Norvold says she's able to pay her staff at Simply Giggle Childcare a livable wage because of the federal relief money from the Child Care Counts program.
A Wisconsin farm is going viral after its owner and one of her alpacas visited a Starbucks drive-thru.
Two burglary suspects who authorities believe stole and damaged over $300,000 worth of equipment in western Wisconsin have been taken into custody.
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.
Bebe, a 4-month-old Papillion was inside the family's van when it was stolen Wednesday afternoon from their alley.
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.
In Hudson, Angela Norvold says she's able to pay her staff at Simply Giggle Childcare a livable wage because of the federal relief money from the Child Care Counts program.
After a month of debate, hypothetical questions and police departments across Minnesota pulling resource officers out of schools, it appears a second interpretation has at least slowed the fight.
The Biden administration on Wednesday offered nearly half-a-million Venezuelan migrants in the U.S. the ability to live and work in the country legally, approving a longstanding request from cities struggling to house asylum-seekers.
The Minnesota Department of Commerce receives millions of dollars in unclaimed property every year from businesses and organizations that have lost contact with the owners.
"Our phone lines have been so jammed up that it's really hard to figure out where the demand will end," said Modern Artifact owner Ryan Nelson.
Minnesotans now know who will lead the agency overseeing the state's nascent legal marijuana market.
A recent survey found that Tettegouche State Park is ranked as a top hidden gem to see fall foliage in Minnesota.
A Minneapolis art gallery is offering collectors the opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind piece by the late Bob Ross.
Authorities in St. Paul say a stolen car crashed into a business and hit a squad car while attempting to flee police early Thursday afternoon.
Officials in central Minnesota say a boy is in custody after he allegedly set his own house on fire early Thursday morning.
A former Minnesota insurance broker was charged for fraud after an investigation by the Minnesota Commerce Fraud Bureau found he invented fake customers and Social Security numbers.
Convicted murderer and disbarred South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh pleaded guilty to 22 charges alleging he stole millions of dollars from his clients.
The University of Minnesota confirmed on Thursday that a 2021 breach of a university database may have compromised personal information of students and staff dating back to 1989.
A 4-year-old Twin Cities boy battling leukemia is about to get his day in the sun.
Fentanyl test strips can detect the presence of the lethal drug in other kinds of drugs, a harm reduction strategy that can save people from the deadly opioid.
A Minnesota man is riding his bike around the whole exterior of the country -- to raise money for two causes close to his heart.
WCCO brought five families together to learn about the loss and the reality of the fentanyl epidemic.
The Biden administration is also pouring $600 million into more COVID tests manufacturing across the U.S.
A Taylor Swift Instagram post drove thousands of young people to register to vote this week.
Asha Daniels says she faced racial and sexual harassment, disability discrimination and bullying. Hours after the suit was filed, Lizzo received a humanitarian award.
The Emmy Award-winning series returns for its biggest season yet with 90-minute original episodes starting Wednesday, Sept. 27.
An exciting show the entire family can enjoy will have audiences hungry for more!
An art professor can proceed with her lawsuit against a private Minnesota university that fired her for showing early Islamic art to at least one Muslim student in a class.
Minnesota looks to bounce back against Northwestern from a loss at No. 20 North Carolina last week.
Vikings Head Coach Kevin O'Connell worked with Akers during his time in Los Angeles, and reportedly wanted to work with him again.
A loss would give the Vikings their seventh 0-3 start in franchise history.
Kyle Rudolph officially retired as a Minnesota Viking on Thursday, but it doesn't sound like the big man is done with the organization — or football — just yet.
The team's magic number to clinch a playoff berth is down to one game
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.
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 Oscar Corral is an undocumented resident and Emillia Gonzalez Avalos, the executive director of Unidos Minnesota.
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.
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.
Highway signs come in many colors, but when you see blue in Minnesota, it means everyday people are in charge of keeping it clean. Some groups have spent more than four decades volunteering.
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.
After several days in the 80s, Minnesota starts its descent into the 70s and 60s for the next three days. Plus, rain is on the way.
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 Joseph Dames has the latest forecast.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says it will be a bit breezy on Friday and any showers should be isolated in nature.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says tomorrow will be cooler, but still well above average with temperatures in the upper 70s.
NAMIWalks Minnesota will be held in Minnehaha Park and it’s the 17th year of the event that raises awareness for mental illness in the state.
The Minnesota Twins are prepping to celebrate with fans Friday on what may be a day they clinch a postseason spot.
Heather Brown has the 4 things to know for Friday.
CBS Mornings' David Begnaud talks about a new series he calls "'The Amazing Race' for storytelling."
Meteorologist Joseph Dames has the latest forecast.