Vikings, Peterson Run Past Lions 26-16
Adrian Peterson had 192 total yards and the Minnesota Vikings rebounded from a rough season opener for a 26-16 victory Sunday over the Detroit Lions.
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Adrian Peterson had 192 total yards and the Minnesota Vikings rebounded from a rough season opener for a 26-16 victory Sunday over the Detroit Lions.
The first time Teddy Bridgewater faced Detroit's defense, he spent too much of the afternoon flat on the turf in Minnesota.
With his coaches growing "worrisome" and the misses continuing to pile up, kicker Blair Walsh is trying to rediscover his confidence. Walsh, who signed a four-year, $13 million extension with the Minnesota Vikings before the season, said the missed field goal attempts have taken a toll mentally.
The Santa Clara Police department says four people have been arrested on suspicion of felony assault in the beating of a Vikings fan outside Levi's Stadium following the San Francisco 49ers' 20-3 victory over Minneosta on Monday night. One was a season ticketholder. Police said Friday the arrests were made late Thursday. When police arrived to the scene after the game all parties involved had left.
Adrian Peterson's long-awaited return to the field was forgettable, with a measly 31 yards rushing for the Minnesota Vikings in their dreadful season opener at San Francisco.
The Minnesota Vikings and their defensive-minded head coach spent all offseason focusing on improving a run defense that was among the worst in the league.
Football season finally arrived for Minnesota Vikings fans late Monday night in the team's regular season opener at San Francisco. The only problem: The players never bothered to show up. In one of the more disappointing and embarrassing performances in recent memory, the Vikings looked like they weren't ready to play on the national stage. Here are seven takeaways from Monday night's loss at San Francisco.
Teddy Bridgewater air-mailed his tight end. He missed open receivers streaking down the field. He even checked down on a Hail Mary. For a player whose biggest strength is supposed to be an unflappable demeanor, the Minnesota Vikings quarterback sure looked rattled in a ghastly season-opening loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Monday night.
The Minnesota Vikings are worth more today than at any time in Purple franchise history. That's according to a Forbes magazine ranking of NFL teams, which found the value of the Vikings is rising fast.
A video posted to Facebook early Tuesday morning shows a Vikings fan being beaten by at least two 49ers fans in the parking lot outside Levi's Stadium following Monday night's game in San Francisco.
Adrian Peterson made his way to the bus when a crowd of cheering Vikings fans stopped him, and he patiently signed a few autographs and posed for a few photos.
WCCO's Mike Max talked with the Vikings' Adrian Peterson about what this first game of the 2015-2016 season means, what fame means, and what he wants people to know who he has become over the past year. Here is a transcription of their exclusive interview.
Any time you talk Minnesota Vikings football or hunting, it's fun to get the opinion of Bud Grant. We paid the former Vikings coach a visit to talk about the popularity of the game, and the enduring love for the Vikings.
Next year at this time the Minnesota Vikings will be unveling their new stadium. In recent weeks, it has started to take shape in downtown Minneapolis. We joined the Vikings point man, Lester Bagley, for a tour. U.S. Bank Stadium is on pace to be open next summer, ahead of the 2016 Vikings season.
This time right before kick-off of a new season gets fans excited for what this year may hold. People poured into B52 Burger and Brew in Inver Grove Heights to start celebrating with other fans before the game. Some of them are even former players.
Medtronic and the Minnesota Vikings announced Monday a 10-year partnership that includes a plaza for football fans near U.S. Bank Stadium. Officials said Medtronic Plaza will be a three-acre gateway between downtown Minneapolis and the new home of the Vikings.
It's a big night for the Minnesota Vikings. They kick off the 2015 season Monday in California.
One local business owner has been helping the Vikings cheerleaders look good for a very long time. Deb Erickson founded The Line Up. The base of her business comes from NFL custom dance wear.
The Minnesota Vikings have an ambitious goal for development of the suburban property where they want to build their new headquarters, including retail, housing and a small stadium for youth football games.
The NFL season is finally here. It feels like it took forever, especially for Vikings fans with the team playing an extra preseason game. Most games are played Sunday, but the Vikings have to wait until Monday night at San Francisco to kick off their regular season.
The Minnesota Vikings have signed wide receiver Jarius Wright to a four-year contract extension. The deal worth a maximum of $14.8 million including $7 million guaranteed was done Thursday, four days before Minnesota's season opener.
The Minnesota Vikings will be without starting center John Sullivan for at least the first eight games of the season. On Thursday, the team announced that Sullivan has been placed on the injured reserve/designated for return list.
Finally, the Minnesota Vikings can send the fulcrum of their offense onto the field at the same time. The combination came together one year late, but there's plenty of time remaining for the franchise running back in the evening phase of his career to do some damage to opposing defenses with the still-dawning quarterback.
After cutting the roster to its final 53 players on Saturday, the Minnesota Vikings signed 10 players to their practice squad for the season on Sunday.
The Minnesota Vikings have kept undrafted rookie Taylor Heinicke as their third quarterback and underdog cornerback Marcus Sherels for the fifth straight season. The NFL's roster reduction deadline for the regular season was Saturday, when the Vikings acquired offensive lineman Jeremiah Sirles in a trade with San Diego and released 22 players to reach the 53-player limit.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials say a man charged with killing a beloved barber in St. Paul, Minnesota, is in the country illegally.
The Ramsey County Attorney's Office says Tuesday it has reviewed six cases involving the county's former medical examiner Michael McGee, whose autopsy work in murder cases has been under scrutiny for years.
The Supreme Court rejected a former Louisiana inmate's effort to sue state prison officials after they shaved his dreadlocks in violation of his religious beliefs.
Minneapolis police are now investigating two triple shootings that both occurred Monday.
Showers and thunderstorms are likely Tuesday in the Twin Cities as a cold front moves through.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials say a man charged with killing a beloved barber in St. Paul, Minnesota, is in the country illegally.
The Ramsey County Attorney's Office says Tuesday it has reviewed six cases involving the county's former medical examiner Michael McGee, whose autopsy work in murder cases has been under scrutiny for years.
Minneapolis police are now investigating two triple shootings that both occurred Monday.
The Optum executive and mom to three is chairing the KPMG Women's LPGA Championship on the same course where the Ryder Cup has been played.
Instead of traditional sheet music, musicians learn songs through colors, shapes, symbols and other familiar tools.
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.
A 65-year-old man was killed late Sunday night when he was struck by a vehicle near Bemidji, Minnesota.
Hail pelted several central Minnesota communities as storms rolled through on Friday afternoon and evening.
A police officer was shot in the southern Minnesota city of St. Peter Thursday night, authorities said.
One of five cannabis testing sites in Minnesota is shutting down, citing exorbitant costs as the reason.
A 63-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle crash Sunday morning in western Wisconsin.
A federal judge ruled ICE failed to show enough evidence to justify holding Salah Sarsour, a legal permanent resident detained for 80 days after speaking out in support of Palestinian rights.
Jim Troupis, Mike Roman, and Ken Chesebro entered not guilty pleas in Dane County Circuit Court on Tuesday to 11 felony forgery charges tied to a scheme to submit false electoral certificates to Congress after Trump lost Wisconsin in 2020.
A federal judge ruled Tuesday that Hannah Dugan's obstruction of justice conviction will stand, rejecting her legal team's argument that a recent appeals court ruling should have invalidated the case.
A big birthday party is coming up this summer, one that every American can celebrate. And it could help the fireworks industry explode with record sales. WCCO explores how much Americans spend each year on fireworks.
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.
Created by artist Lilyan Lauzon, the mini art vending machine at Inkwell Booksellers charges no fees to artists and returns the full $1 sale price to each creator.
On the Lake Harriet shoreline in Minneapolis Saturday evening, dozens of children picked up a fishing rod for the first time.
Hours after the announcement, community members were eager to learn more about the one challenged with leading the most scrutinized police department in the country.
Created by Freedom Reads, a nonprofit organization in Connecticut, the Inside Literary Prize is the first major U.S. book award decided exclusively by incarcerated readers.
The Supreme Court rejected a former Louisiana inmate's effort to sue state prison officials after they shaved his dreadlocks in violation of his religious beliefs.
The latest data shows it's at 331.2 million barrels of oil.
Minnesota's chief federal district court judge issued a scathing ruling condemning the Trump administration's criminal investigation into Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. Judge Patrick Schiltz ruled the investigation was politically motivated, unconstitutional and without merit. Esme Murphy reports that ruling is a major setback in the Trump administration's effort to punish Minnesota for the resistance to Operation Metro Surge.
A U.S. District Judge ruled the Trump administration's use of grand jury subpoenas against Minnesota state and local officials was retaliatory and unlawful, finding no legitimate investigatory justification for them.
A Trump administration plan would charge legal immigrants seeking citizenship $570 more in application fees while eliminating waivers and fee reductions for low-income applicants.
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.
The dream of a woman in Minnesota started with excitement, but quickly unraveled into loss after she said she fell victim to a scheme that targeted more than 30 Spanish speakers.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials say a man charged with killing a beloved barber in St. Paul, Minnesota, is in the country illegally.
The Ramsey County Attorney's Office says Tuesday it has reviewed six cases involving the county's former medical examiner Michael McGee, whose autopsy work in murder cases has been under scrutiny for years.
Minneapolis police are now investigating two triple shootings that both occurred Monday.
Authorities believe two ransom notes addressed to Nancy Guthrie's family — including a note that said she had died — were likely sent by the person or group of people who abducted her.
A man shot by a Plymouth, Minnesota, police officer during a domestic disturbance call last November was sentenced to five years in prison on Monday.
Emily Pearson has a rare genetic disorder that causes severe, painful reactions to sunlight.
Jenn Glass has been taking a GLP-1 since last November. The 53-year-old mother of three has already lost more than 30 pounds, but she's focused on something beyond the number on the scale.
It's a gruesome problem impacting livestock in southern states and veterinarians worry it could come to Minnesota.
Minnesotans weathered the third air quality alert triggered by ozone of the year Monday. If two more happen, it will tie the yearly record.
HCMC in Minneapolis got what they wanted, a large financial boost from lawmakers, and now the leaders of Minnesota's busiest trauma hospital say they'll put their money where their mouths are and get to work restructuring finances.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Created by artist Lilyan Lauzon, the mini art vending machine at Inkwell Booksellers charges no fees to artists and returns the full $1 sale price to each creator.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
We have another action-packed weekend with events happening every day all across the state, including plenty of ways to celebrate Father's Day!
Twin Cities native Michael Larsen, better known as Eyedea, made a name for himself with his freestyle battle rap skills and as one-half of the duo Eyedea & Abilities.
Kyler Fedko forced the issue in Triple-A, slugging his way from St. Paul to Minneapolis.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are reportedly trading three-time All-Star Julius Randle to the Brooklyn Nets in a three-team trade that sends Nic Claxton to the Chicago Bulls.
Shohei Ohtani hit a leadoff home run, Freddie Freeman also went deep to break a sixth-inning tie and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1.
The Optum executive and mom to three is chairing the KPMG Women's LPGA Championship on the same course where the Ryder Cup has been played.
Instead of traditional sheet music, musicians learn songs through colors, shapes, symbols and other familiar tools.
Early voting for the Aug. 11 primary starts this Friday, and one of the most-watched races in Minnesota is the very tight contest for governor on the Republican side.
After disputes about ballots and concerns about voting totals, businessman Kendall Qualls won the endorsement.
Minnesota's endorsing conventions are over, and the story of the weekend is the upset of House Speaker Lisa Demuth in the GOP governor's race.
Minnesota's election season officially kicks off this week as both major parties hold conventions to endorse candidates for governor and U.S. Senate, with competitive battles on the Republican side and clearer paths for Democrats.
Both parties begin the endorsement process today in Rochester and Duluth, with the August primary just two months away.
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.
Minneiska, Minnesota, is a small river town on Highway 61 near the Mississippi River, but at one point it was home to a castle.
The sign is 51 feet tall and 63 feet wide. And when it was built 85 years ago it was one of the largest neon signs in the entire country.
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 big birthday party is coming up this summer, one that every American can celebrate. And it could help the fireworks industry explode with record sales. WCCO explores how much Americans spend each year on fireworks.
Minnesotans weathered the third air quality alert triggered by ozone of the year Monday. If two more happen, it will tie the yearly record.
Milder winters mean more ticks survive to the following spring, and a southern species that can trigger a red meat allergy is now gaining ground in Minnesota as a result.
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.
A few storms could produce gusty winds, hail, and a very low tornado risk, mainly during the afternoon, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
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.
Showers and thunderstorms are likely Tuesday in the metro as a cold front moves through, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Joseph Dames.
Showers and thunderstorms are likely Tuesday in the Twin Cities as a cold front moves through.
Showers and thunderstorms are likely Tuesday in the metro as a cold front moves through, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Joseph Dames.
Jon and Kristy Bigalk, from Just North of Memphis BBQ, share a preview along with Tiffani Allen, from Mystic Lake Casino Hotel.
Transplant recipient Carter Anderson, and his mother Phalen Stang, talk about how their lives have changed as a result of the transplant.
Dustin Smith, from Wealth Enhancement Group, delivers advice on avoiding risks to your financial plan.
A few storms could produce gusty winds, hail, and a very low tornado risk, mainly during the afternoon, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
Showers and thunderstorms are likely Tuesday in the metro as a cold front moves through, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Joseph Dames.