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The Minnesota Vikings have waived defensive end Adrian Awasom to make room for defensive tackle Kevin Williams.
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The Minnesota Vikings have waived defensive end Adrian Awasom to make room for defensive tackle Kevin Williams.
The Minnesota State Patrol arrested Vikings DB Tyrell Johnson Tuesday morning on suspicion of a DWI.
The Minnesota Vikings have extended their Metrodome sellout streak to 138 straight games.
Kevin Williams can't wait to get out on to the field with his Minnesota Vikings teammates for the first time this season after missing the first two games because of a suspension.
Vikings coach Leslie Frazier has one message for fans worried about the 0-2 start: patience.
Vikings fans were optimistic going into Sunday's game. While the future of the team is up for debate -- fans said they're not too concerned about where the team will play next year, yet.
The home opener for the Minnesota Vikings also starts-off a countdown for the team as their Metrodome lease expires at the end of the season.
Fans who attended the Minnesota Viking game may have noticed some amped up security. According to the National Football League, fans should get used to it.
LeGarrette Blount's 4-yard touchdown run with 31 seconds left lifted Tampa Bay past the Minnesota Vikings 24-20 on Sunday, completing another comeback guided by Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman -- this time from a 17-0 halftime deficit.
Minnesota Vikings middle linebacker E.J. Henderson has been cleared to play against Tampa Bay despite left knee soreness.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were unable to keep opponents from effectively running the ball against them last year.
Vikings linebacker E.J. Henderson missed his second straight day of practice on Friday with soreness in his left knee.
Letroy Guion's first NFL start for Minnesota went fine, right up until the final drive.
The Vikings play three of their next four games at home starting with Sunday's home opener against Tampa Bay. Over at Winter Park, the Vikings' offense is looking for a way to bounce back from its inconsistent effort at San Diego last Sunday.
Minnesota Vikings linebacker E.J. Henderson will have an X-ray on his sore knee to make sure he doesn't have a serious injury.
Gov. Mark Dayton told business leaders at an Eden Prairie luncheon Wednesday there is no other stadium site in the works if the Ramsey County proposal fails.
What the Minnesota Vikings know with certainty is that the offense has to be better. It starts with improved play from quarterback, Donovan McNabb. So, was it just a bad day or the start of a pattern in San Diego?
The Minnesota Vikings have a back-to-basics approach on defense this week.
The Minnesota Vikings have extended their Metrodome sellout streak to 137 straight games.
Fullback Mike Tolbert's third touchdown, a 19-yard pass from Philip Rivers with 5:01 to play, lifted the San Diego Chargers to a 24-17 victory over Adrian Peterson and the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.
Back in 2007, the San Diego Chargers were embarrassed, disappointed and discouraged after letting rookie Adrian Peterson run over, through and around them for an NFL single-game record of 296 yards.
Adrian Peterson has apparently agreed to a contract extension that will keep him with the Minnesota Vikings for the long-term future.
If Percy Harvin gets his way, he will be returning kicks for the Minnesota Vikings in the season opener at San Diego on Sunday.
Every time Adrian Peterson touched the ball in the second half against San Diego in 2007, the Minnesota Vikings running back churned toward the single-game rushing record.
Visanthe Shiancoe didn't play a single down in the preseason. A hamstring injury kept him from valuable playing time to get on the same page with new quarterback Donovan McNabb and learn the new offense being installed by Bill Musgrave.
The bill would provide an average refund increase of $171 to homeowners after sharp property tax increases across the state this year.
The spill occurred at the ADM riverfront facility, where containment booms were placed to prevent the yellow-orange substance from drifting downstream.
National Nurses United warns Hennepin County Medical Center could close following federal health care cuts under H.R. 1, threatening care across Minnesota and the Midwest.
The Minnesota congresswoman's office says an accountant failed to account for liabilities when listing the value of her husband's companies, leading to what appeared to be a massive increase in wealth.
A previously unreleased song is one of many ways Prince is being honored a decade after his death.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, Police Chief Brian O'Hara and other city leaders outlined ongoing efforts to improve safety and livability in the city's Uptown neighborhood during a news conference Tuesday morning.
Minneapolis police suspect a driver was under the influence when he fatally struck a bicyclist on the city's southside early Monday morning.
"Personal finance and investing is personal for a reason, and AI is pretty generic," said University of St. Thomas' Dr. Manjeet Rege.
A Minneapolis wrestler took home the girls state title two years in a row, and now they're using that dominant strength to find success in their spring sport.
Teniki Steward, 40, was convicted of two counts of third-degree murder and two counts of criminal vehicular operation for the Dec. 16, 2024, crash.
Planting is underway and spring conditions have been good across much of Minnesota. But even so, some farmers are electing to sit out a year.
Elk River follows the cities of Champlin, Zumbrota, St. Francis and others in reverting to the old state symbol that was originally adopted in 1957.
Terrifying surveillance footage shows the moment a tornado smashed into a southern Minnesota home Friday.
Law enforcement in southern Minnesota canceled an alert for a 12-year-old boy who went missing Sunday night.
Officials say more than 100 homes were damaged and one person was injured in a "significant tornado outbreak" across Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa on Friday.
Dozens of former employees are now suing their former bosses after they were all abruptly laid off from a metal fabrication plant in western Wisconsin.
Officials say more than 100 homes were damaged and one person was injured in a "significant tornado outbreak" across Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa on Friday.
A woman was found dead at a complex on the Mississippi River in Winona County, Minnesota, on Wednesday morning.
Gamblers in Wisconsin will still have to wait months or maybe even longer before they can start to legally place bets.
Leaders on the board that oversees the Universities of Wisconsin say that the fired president of the system was slow to address pressing issues like artificial intelligence and feared upsetting policymakers, faculty and staff.
Bobby Rogers once came to the Minneapolis Institute of Art to sketch and study; now he leads its design and editorial work, shaping what visitors see and experience.
Moses Cooper, who has cerebral palsy, met running partner Mark Hulsey through My Team Triumph Minnesota two years ago and the pair qualified for the Boston Marathon at Grandma's Marathon last summer.
Mackenzie Reed, head custodian at Shakopee East Middle School, has painted large-scale murals throughout the building she once attended as a student, creating a more welcoming space for current students.
Kristi comes to the Salvation Army not only to get food, but to shine her light. She talks with and encourages people waiting in line.
The way Mary Hernandez describes it, the effort to keep families off the street in Shakopee, Minnesota, is like trying to keep your head above water.
The bill would provide an average refund increase of $171 to homeowners after sharp property tax increases across the state this year.
The Minnesota congresswoman's office says an accountant failed to account for liabilities when listing the value of her husband's companies, leading to what appeared to be a massive increase in wealth.
Suspense is building over whether a second round of negotiations will happen in Pakistan.
Elk River follows the cities of Champlin, Zumbrota, St. Francis and others in reverting to the old state symbol that was originally adopted in 1957.
Legislation was introduced after Hannah LoPresto came forward as part of a WCCO Investigates series.
The bill would provide an average refund increase of $171 to homeowners after sharp property tax increases across the state this year.
The bills aim to close what supporters call a gambling law loophole, allowing for these prediction markets to flourish with no regulations.
It's a bittersweet changing of kegs and hands in northeast Minneapolis as HeadFlyer Brewing issued a permanent last call on Sunday.
Minnesota continues to beat the national gas price average, but there are still ways to save in the metro area.
A passenger on an American Airlines flight from New York to Chicago has been charged with making a false bomb threat that forced an emergency landing at Detroit Metro Airport last month, according to a federal criminal complaint.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, Police Chief Brian O'Hara and other city leaders outlined ongoing efforts to improve safety and livability in the city's Uptown neighborhood during a news conference Tuesday morning.
Minneapolis police suspect a driver was under the influence when he fatally struck a bicyclist on the city's southside early Monday morning.
Legislation was introduced after Hannah LoPresto came forward as part of a WCCO Investigates series.
Teniki Steward, 40, was convicted of two counts of third-degree murder and two counts of criminal vehicular operation for the Dec. 16, 2024, crash.
A proposal to create a new independent watchdog agency in Minnesota to crack down on fraud in public programs could cost nearly $16 million over the next few years for set-up alone, a fiscal analysis shows, as lawmakers continue to hash out disagreements.
National Nurses United warns Hennepin County Medical Center could close following federal health care cuts under H.R. 1, threatening care across Minnesota and the Midwest.
Hundreds of nursing home workers from across the Twin Cities are on strike Monday.
At M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, Minnesota, there is an emergency room within the emergency room, focused on mental health.
Lawmakers at the Minnesota State Capitol are searching for solutions, trying to lend a hand to Hennepin Healthcare before it's too late.
The popular afternoon pick-me-up in a cup is like a super food, supplement and medicine cure-all.
A previously unreleased song is one of many ways Prince is being honored a decade after his death.
Bobby Rogers once came to the Minneapolis Institute of Art to sketch and study; now he leads its design and editorial work, shaping what visitors see and experience.
A video game is helping people experience the Ojibwe culture in a new way.
At Mixed Blood Theatre in Minneapolis, a new production is using the stage to explore the impact of immigration and displacement.
Brad Paisley, along with special guest Avery Anna, will take to the stage on Sept. 3.
Wyatt Johnston had two goals and Matt Duchene scored a tiebreaking power-play goal as the Dallas Stars beat the Minnesota Wild 4-2 in Game 2 to even their Western Conference first-round playoff series at a game apiece.
Anthony Edwards scored 30 points, Julius Randle added 24 and the Minnesota Timberwolves rallied past the Denver Nuggets 119-114 to tie their Western Conference playoff series at one game apiece.
The Minnesota Twins have placed right-hander Mick Abel on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation.
A Minneapolis wrestler took home the girls state title two years in a row, and now they're using that dominant strength to find success in their spring sport.
So far in his career, at least lately, Justin Jefferson has not had consistency in the guy throwing to him. Enter Kyler Murray.
From the controversies to the name-calling to bathhouse proposals to perhaps not renewing Police Chief Brian O'Hara's contract, it seems the Minneapolis City Council is always giving us something to talk about.
From the controversies to the name-calling to bathhouse proposals to perhaps not renewing Police Chief Brian O'Hara's contract, it seems the Minneapolis City Council is always giving us something to talk about.
Both the DFL and GOP nominating conventions are the last weekend in May 7, and voting for the Aug. 11 primary begins in June.
Minnesota's hospitals are facing a growing financial crisis amid higher costs, fewer insured patients, shuttering clinics and federal Medicaid cuts.
Minnesota's hospitals are facing a growing financial crisis amid higher costs, fewer insured patients, shuttering clinics and federal Medicaid cuts.
At Arnie Lillo's Creations in Blue Earth County, you can visit a metal-scaled version of the Eiffel Tower and the Golden Gate Bridge. The works of art have taken on a shape of their own.
It's one of the largest musky hatcheries in the entire world. John Lauritsen shows us how the Spooner hatchery keeps fish healthy and anglers happy.
Shattuck-St. Mary's is more than a hockey school, but hockey has helped put the school on the map. They have banners and big names to prove it, though the real evidence lies with a man called Rooster.
Opening Day for the Minnesota Twins is almost here. And across town, the St. Paul Saints are getting ready for their season, too, with some added history.
The Nuss Collection is home to a lot of vintage trucks.
The pet insurance industry is relatively new, and experts say that's partly why there's a low number of policies, but it is growing.
The popular afternoon pick-me-up in a cup is like a super food, supplement and medicine cure-all.
One of the biggest obstacles to exercising can be finding enough time to work out. WCCO explores whether upping the intensity can give someone the same benefits in a shorter amount of time.
Filing your taxes can be stressful. But daydreaming about how to spend that refund makes it worthwhile.
It's estimated that children playing with fire set more than 20,000 fires every year. On average, the fires they start cause nearly 1,000 injuries and 150 deaths each year.
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.
Temps will warm into the 80s on Thursday with the potential for fire weather conditions.
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.
Wednesday will be hot and breezy, with highs pushing into the 80s, though the fire risk may increase again, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
Expect highs in the low to mid-70s. The easing winds will lead to reduced fire danger across the state after a red flag warning was in place on Monday.
Tuesday will be warm and dry in the Twin Cities, with lighter winds.
Temps will warm into the 80s on Thursday with the potential for fire weather conditions.
The press conference comes just about a month after 100 concerned citizens lined up to share their thoughts on the once-bustling neighborhood.
The program raises money to help provide housing, support and healing services for women and families in transition from homelessness, explain Shawna Nelsen-Wills with Emma Norton, and Cadence and Mattie Nunn, who make up the band NUNNABOVE.
Pickleball and golf are continuing to grow in popularity, and the right gear can go a long way in making sure you're having fun, or even getting better, if you're looking to try a new sport.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, Police Chief Brian O'Hara and other city leaders outlined ongoing efforts to improve safety and livability in the city's Uptown neighborhood during a news conference Tuesday morning.