Vikings name Carson Wentz backup QB over J.J. McCarthy for Week 1
The Minnesota Vikings have officially named Carson Wentz the backup quarterback for Week 1 against the Green Bay Packers.
St. Paul's The Gnome now closed, but owner says burglary isn't cause
A St. Paul, Minnesota, restaurant that was burglarized last weekend is now closed, its owner said on social media Friday, though he added it "has nothing to do with the recent burglary."
Marc Lore selling controlling interest in Wolves and Lynx, ESPN says
Marc Lore is selling the majority of his stake in the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx, ESPN reports, giving the franchises a new controlling owner.
Man charged with burglary in Minneapolis art theft
A Minneapolis man is accused of stealing $50,000 worth of art from a North Loop studio.
Man tried to kill Eagan police officers during domestic disturbance, charges say
A St. Paul, Minnesota, man tried to kill Eagan police officers by firing at them while they attempted to subdue him during a domestic disturbance call, charges filed Tuesday allege.
Ellison announces lawsuit against Texas governor over extradition of ICE agent
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison on Tuesday announced he is suing Texas Gov. Greg Abbott over the extradition of an immigration agent accused of shooting a man in Minneapolis.
Jamal Adams' preseason injury is season-ending, NFL Network reports
Jamal Adams, the hybrid defender the Minnesota Vikings signed this offseason to bolster Brian Flores' unit, won't play this year after suffering a preseason injury, the NFL Network reports.
Vikings' Justin Jefferson makes 2026 NFL Top 100
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson has made the NFL Top 100 for the sixth straight year.
Families of daycare murder-suicide victims release statement
The family of Kristen and Evie Brown, the victims in Wednesday's double murder-suicide in Hopkins, Minnesota, has released a statement through the Hopkins Police Department.
Timberwolves to finally retire Kevin Garnett's jersey on Feb. 28
The Minnesota Timberwolves have, at long last, set a date for Kevin Garnett's jersey retirement, the final step in healing the rift between the franchise and its greatest player.
Police investigate after 34 cars damaged in downtown Minneapolis
Police discovered nearly three dozen damaged vehicles in downtown Minneapolis early Thursday after reports of a man committing break-ins.
With QB settled, Vikings' first 2026 depth chart offers little surprise
The Minnesota Vikings released their first unofficial depth chart of the season on Wednesday, though head coach Kevin O'Connell spoiled the answer to the biggest question a day before when he announced Kyler Murray as the starting quarterback.
McCarthy "disappointed" but undaunted after losing QB job to Murray
Though he admitted he's "obviously disappointed," J.J. McCarthy said losing the Minnesota Vikings' starting quarterback job to Kyler Murray hasn't changed his attitude.
Mpls. mayor says budget deficit requires job cuts, higher property taxes
The city of Minneapolis is set to raise property taxes and lay off roughly 100 city workers in an attempt to balance the budget for the upcoming year, Mayor Jacob Frey said Wednesday.
Teen killed in fiery crash on Highway 100 in Bloomington
A portion of southbound Highway 100 has reopened in the southern Twin Cities Wednesday morning after a fatal crash forced it to close earlier.