Vikings fans clamor for tickets to historic Ireland game
The Minnesota Vikings are taking their show overseas this season, twice. The team has played in London before, but Ireland will be a first.
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The Minnesota Vikings are taking their show overseas this season, twice. The team has played in London before, but Ireland will be a first.
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Isaiah Rodgers missed the 2023 NFL season because of a gambling suspension. Last season, he won a Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles. Now, Minnesota's newest cornerback is getting ready for a bigger role.
Cornerback Isaiah Rodgers missed the 2023 NFL season because of a gambling suspension. During the 2024 season, he won a Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles. Now, he’s ready for a bigger role with the Minnesota Vikings.
The Steelers have agreed to terms with quarterback Aaron Rodgers on a one-year contract.
Marshall's #70 is retired by the Minnesota Vikings, and the franchise icon is in the team's ring of honor.
The Minnesota Vikings announced the death of legend Jim Marshall on Tuesday in a social media post.
The Minnesota Vikings on Friday announced the signing of general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah to a contract extension.
The Minnesota Vikings on Friday announced the signing of general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah to a contract extension.
The Minnesota Vikings on Friday announced the signing of general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah to a contract extension.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy and his fiancée, Katya Kuropas, took to Instagram Wednesday night to announce her pregnancy.
The Green Bay Packers' effort to ban the "tush push" failed at the NFL's spring league meetings Wednesday.
The fate of the tush push will be up for discussion again along with the NFL's history of giving division champions with mediocre records home field in the playoffs.
The Minnesota Vikings will be playing a Christmas Day game on their home turf for the third time in franchise history.
The Minnesota Vikings will be spending a significant amount of time overseas this upcoming NFL season.
A 21-year-old son of an NFL assistant coach has taken responsibility for prank-calling former University of Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders during the NFL Draft late last week.
Former Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson was arrested early Friday morning for suspicion of driving while impaired.
The 2025 NFL draft begins Thursday night, and dedicated football fans are researching with excitement about all the different possibilities their team can make through the form of mock drafts.
Here's a look back at every draft pick Adofo-Mensah has made with the Vikings since taking over as general manager in 2022.
Five Minnesota siblings are all high achievers in the classroom and on the playing field. WCCO’s Mike Max explains the principles that guide the Travis family.
Each year, WCCO's Mike Max stops by a local NFL Draft workout. There was a first-round rookie sensation there, a couple Gopher prospects and one prospect lacking some basic motivation.
OTAs will be particularly interesting for the Vikings, as second-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy will get all of the practice reps with the first-team offense.
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin has broken Wayne Gretzky's career NHL regular-season record of 894 goals, one that has stood for more than a quarter-century.
Any rule change must be approved by 24 out of 32 team owners.
What's it like to work behind the scenes during one of the busiest weeks of the football calendar?
David Schuman speaks with Blake Baratz who started Team IFA. They represent about 60 NFL and college football players.
Napheesa Collier had 29 points, five assists and three steals, Courtney Williams added 18 points, eight rebounds, seven assists and four steals and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Chicago Sky 91-78.
David Festa has been called up twice this year from AAA St. Paul.
Authorities say they're concerned for Cory Degeest's well-being due to pre-existing chronic medical conditions.
The Minnesota Twins are making a major investment in the future of women's sports. They're the first MLB team to fully fund a 14U youth girls baseball team.
A combination of major road closures, rail maintenance and a high-attendance music festival is creating a perfect storm of traffic and transit delays in the Twin Cities.
The Minnesota Twins are making a major investment in the future of women's sports. They're the first MLB team to fully fund a 14U youth girls baseball team.
A combination of major road closures, rail maintenance and a high-attendance music festival is creating a perfect storm of traffic and transit delays in the Twin Cities.
Family members say 32-year-old Tevin Bellaphant died by suicide after a shooting spree that ended at a St. Paul Cub Foods last week.
Tekle Sundberg's parents, Cindy and Mark, say he was having a mental health crisis when police were called on him the night officers shot and killed him.
A boil water advisory for three cities in the northwestern Twin Cities metro — Crystal, Golden Valley and New Hope — has been lifted, officials said Monday afternoon.
Authorities say they're concerned for Cory Degeest's well-being due to pre-existing chronic medical conditions.
The Moorhead Police Department says Russell Pavon Benitez, 13, has not been seen since June 13.
The Gopher 5 ticket for Friday's drawing was sold at The Marketplace at 900 Central Avenue E.
Moorhead, Minnesota, residents no longer need to take shelter as an earlier incident is resolved, with one person in custody, police said.
The Meeker County Sheriff's Office says Alexavier Flores was last seen at his home in Cosmos, Minnesota, in the early morning hours of July 6.
Wisconsin's race for governor is hitting the airwaves more than a year before voting begins.
A Milwaukee man has pleaded guilty to carrying a concealed pistol outside the Republican National Convention's security perimeter last year. The incident happened just days after another person tried to assassinate Donald Trump in Pennsylvania.
The woman reported the attack that happened near the town of Comstock in Barron County around 2 p.m.
A new lawsuit challenges Wisconsin's congressional district maps, claiming they are unconstitutional due to anti-competitive gerrymandering.
A former Navy SEAL and businessman has entered Wisconsin's 2026 governor's race, likening himself to President Donald Trump and promising a "Wisconsin First" agenda.
A young man with a heart as big as his smile dedicated a hot summer day to helping others like him. Joe Carr has been organizing an annual fundraiser by setting up a lemonade stand in Richfield for a decade now.
For 78 years in St. Paul, neighbors have lined the streets of St. Anthony Park each Independence Day, claiming a patch of grass to take part of Minnesota's longest-running Fourth of July Tradition: Fourth in the Park.
Through each limb and downed power line, organizers visualized one of the city's largest summer events, the 81st annual Water Carnival, happening on time.
George Johnson discovered a century-old Gold Medal Flour ad hidden beneath layers of wood and weather.
The first-of-a-kind project aims to support and honor our nation's heroes by taking care of the most essential of needs.
Twenty-four state attorneys general sued the Trump administration on Monday, after it froze more than $6 billion in federal funding promised to schools. The White House says it wants to make sure taxpayer money is spent in line with the President's priorities. Jason Rantala shows us what this means for Minnesota.
Wisconsin's race for governor is hitting the airwaves more than a year before voting begins.
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to pause a lower court order that required the Department of Education to reinstate nearly 1,400 employees.
The states lost out on billions in funding for after-school and summer programs, teacher training and other initiatives.
In the wake of a deadly attack on Minnesota lawmakers, more than 100 volunteers with Students Demand Action will be on the University of Minnesota's Twin Cities campus this week to learn all about the power of advocating for gun violence prevention in politics.
The Minneapolis City Council approved changes to its tobacco ordinance on Thursday, raising prices on e-cigarettes and tightening restrictions on retailers.
A pool contractor at the center of a WCCO investigation was expected to change his plea to guilty on Wednesday. Instead, he changed attorneys.
Cafe & Bar Lurcat, a longtime destination near Loring Park in Minneapolis, will close at the end of this summer, as announced Tuesday by its owners. It is another from a growing list of Twin Cities restaurant staples that are calling it quits.
A Minnesota meat processing plant is voluntarily recalling multiple products that may be contaminated with bacteria that can cause a "potentially serious disease," the state agriculture department said.
New tariff rates are set to go live next month, but the effects on Minnesota small business owners could be felt in a matter of days.
Family members say 32-year-old Tevin Bellaphant died by suicide after a shooting spree that ended at a St. Paul Cub Foods last week.
In the wake of a deadly attack on Minnesota lawmakers, more than 100 volunteers with Students Demand Action will be on the University of Minnesota's Twin Cities campus this week to learn all about the power of advocating for gun violence prevention in politics.
A Milwaukee man has pleaded guilty to carrying a concealed pistol outside the Republican National Convention's security perimeter last year. The incident happened just days after another person tried to assassinate Donald Trump in Pennsylvania.
Moorhead, Minnesota, residents no longer need to take shelter as an earlier incident is resolved, with one person in custody, police said.
Sen. Nicole Mitchell is facing charges of felony first-degree burglary and possession of burglary or theft tools for the alleged break-in on April 22, 2024.
Many Southeast, Southern and West Coast states are likely seeing an increase in COVID cases.
A warm, wet summer weather means wild mushrooms are multiplying, and poison control calls are increasing.
At Northwoods Haven, they hope providing free, timely intervention now will lead to better outcomes.
Health care workers in Stillwater, Minnesota, kicked off a four-day unfair labor practice strike Monday.
A Minnesota meat processing plant is voluntarily recalling multiple products that may be contaminated with bacteria that can cause a "potentially serious disease," the state agriculture department said.
Minneapolis' U.S. Bank Stadium will host Paul McCartney in what organizers touted as one of the biggest shows in Minnesota history.
There were growing frustrations from Taste of Minnesota ticketholders after many were turned away Sunday.
Michael Madsen apparently went into cardiac arrest and was found unresponsive in his home in Malibu, California, on Thursday morning, according to his manager.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was found guilty of two prostitution-related charges, but acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges.
The verdict in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial comes after the high-profile proceedings started in May.
Napheesa Collier had 29 points, five assists and three steals, Courtney Williams added 18 points, eight rebounds, seven assists and four steals and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Chicago Sky 91-78.
David Festa has been called up twice this year from AAA St. Paul.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
The Minnesota Twins are making a major investment in the future of women's sports. They're the first MLB team to fully fund a 14U youth girls baseball team.
Teddy Bridgewater, 32, acknowledged the suspension in a Facebook post Sunday, saying he remains committed to the program.
Until now, polls have shown the majority of Americans support the president's hard-line position, but a new Gallup poll indicates attitudes are shifting.
Esme Murphy spoke with the organizing director for immigrant rights group COPAL on what the new poll means for the country.
Minnesota state officials warned the bill would cut $500 million a year in reimbursements for hospital and nursing home coverage.
The bill is expected to have a major impact on hospitals and nursing homes which rely on Medicaid reimbursements.
As Twin Cities Pride wraps up the weekend, the celebration has been shadowed by concern and even attacks on LGBTQ+ people.
It might be the only beach of its kind in the entire country. Black Beach in Silver Bay has become a popular summertime destination, and that might have something to do with its striking look.
One hundred years ago a Danish immigrant named John Christensen was trying to farm near the village of Itasca. But he kept hitting rocks with his plow. Instead of getting frustrated, he got creative.
The cafe has caught the attention of out-of-towners driving through or even biking by — because when you see these fellas hang out downtown, you've got to stop.
In this edition of Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how a Meeker County town got its name, and why they still celebrate their man-made rocket ship.
Growing up in southern Minnesota, Kevin Vogel developed a love for animals by watching nature shows. Then, for 20 years, he and his family had a traveling zoo. But in 2014, they found a permanent home in Brainerd.
A big part of the upcoming July Fourth holiday involves marveling at explosions in the sky.
It's a pairing so perfect that their names have come to symbolize dynamic duos. They're a staple from restaurant tables to kitchen tables.
The high-profile assassination of a top Minnesota lawmaker and her husband could bring about a form of punishment long banned in the state.
How do you know it's not something more serious, like heat exhaustion? Doctors say heat exhaustion can sneak up on a person quickly if they don't pay attention to the symptoms.
The average American family washes about 300 loads of laundry per year.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
WCCO photojournalist Art Phillips shares some personal family photos taken by his father, Arthur Phillips Sr., in Vietnam during his time in service.
The new Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum is under construction just outside of Camp Ripley in Little Falls. Set to open in late 2026, the $40 million, first-of-its-kind project in the nation will be eight times the size of the existing museum. It will honor not only Minnesota's service members and their sacrifices, but the refugee experience as well. Watch and read more in Pauleen Le's series "Vietnam 50 Years Later: Reflections on a War that Changed Minnesota."
The National Weather Service has issued multiple tornado warnings and many more severe thunderstorm warnings throughout wide swaths of southern and central Minnesota Monday afternoon.
Next Weather Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says the majority of Minnesota is at marginal risk for severe weather on Tuesday.
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.
A Wisconsin search and rescue team has joined in the efforts to search for people still missing after the flash floods in Texas.
Next Weather Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says it will feel as hot as 98 degrees on Tuesday in the Twin Cities area.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says it'll be a warm and humid night.
Two firefighters were treated for injuries after responding to a fire in Turtle Lake Township, Minnesota, on Sunday. The fire is under investigation, though officials believe it to be accidental.
Next Weather Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says the majority of Minnesota is at marginal risk for severe weather on Tuesday.
A Wisconsin search and rescue team has joined in the efforts to search for people still missing after the flash floods in Texas.
Sun Country Airlines says a Minneapolis-bound flight was diverted back to Los Angeles early Monday after an engine emergency. WCCO spoke with two of those travelers about the frightening flight.
Twenty-four state attorneys general sued the Trump administration on Monday, after it froze more than $6 billion in federal funding promised to schools. The White House says it wants to make sure taxpayer money is spent in line with the President's priorities. Jason Rantala shows us what this means for Minnesota.