Patriots-Vikings joint practice prompts reunions, valuable tests
The New England Patriots and Minnesota Vikings are teaming up this week for two days of joint practices in advance of their preseason game.
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The New England Patriots and Minnesota Vikings are teaming up this week for two days of joint practices in advance of their preseason game.
Dozens of kids waited in line at Vikings training camp to meet two legends who made their mark before they were even born. It was also a special moment for Dave Cornell, a lifelong fan in his 70s.
J.J. McCarthy was solid in his brief return for the Vikings, going 4 of 7 for 30 yards while leading a scoring drive in his only series and Minnesota topped the Houston Texans 20-10 on Saturday in the teams' preseason opener.
In an Instagram post on Tuesday, Barr said he is "incredibly thankful and deeply humbled by the journey this game has taken me on."
There are no real surprises on the depth chart, which lists starters and backups at every position and includes 90 players, dozens of whom will not make the final roster.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison has been suspended for three games by the NFL.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy will play in Saturday's preseason opener, head coach Kevin O'Connell said, the young passer's first on-field action since an injury ended his rookie year.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is once again being recognized as one of the NFL's best players in this year's Madden video game.
The deal will keep the safety in purple through 2028 season.
Jefferson left practice early on Thursday and told reporters he had some "tightness" in his legs.
The Minnesota Vikings believe Jordan Addison's off-the-field issues are behind him.
The Minnesota Vikings have been motivated by a "more is required" mantra in light of their lopsided loss that bounced a 14-win team from the playoffs.
The Minnesota Vikings will gather in Eagan for training camp over the next few weeks, offering fans a first look at how the 2025 team is shaping up.
It started as a simple concoction, mixed together on a whim one Saturday afternoon, but now the shot is a Minneapolis staple.
Addison entered a nolo contendere plea to wet reckless driving upon a highway, according to Los Angeles County court records. Two drunken driving charges against him were dismissed.
Eighty-seven-year-old Myrna MacKinnon proves there are no limits to doing what you love.
The International Ice Hockey Federation's World Junior Championships are coming to Minnesota, and a new pop-up at Mall of America is giving hockey fans a head start.
A mural honoring Minnesota hockey and Indigenous culture is set to be displayed in St. Paul during the 2026 International Ice Hockey Federation World Junior Hockey Championship.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy is going through the league's concussion protocol after reporting symptoms on the trip home from the team's loss to the Green Bay Packers, head coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday.
NBA Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups appeared in court over allegations of cheating in high-stakes poker games that prosecutors say were operated by mafia figures.
Jesper Wallstedt made 32 saves for his NHL-leading third shutout — all in the last four games — and the Minnesota Wild beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-0 on Sunday for their fifth straight victory.
The Dallas Wings won the WNBA draft lottery for the second consecutive season on Sunday night.
Jack Olsen's third field goal of the game, from 33 yards, snapped a tie with 53 seconds left and Northwestern ended a three-game losing streak with a wild 38-35 win over Minnesota at Wrigley Field on Saturday.
Emanuel Wilson rushed for a career-high 107 yards and two touchdowns in his first career start and the Green Bay Packers defeated the Minnesota Vikings 23-6 on Sunday.
Crews at Minnehaha Falls Landscaping in Bloomington, Minnesota, have spent weeks prepping for the first snowfall of the season.
Several of Minnesota's most powerful politicians are vowing to fight to keep THC products on store shelves as the fallout from the surprise federal ban continues.
Eighty-seven-year-old Myrna MacKinnon proves there are no limits to doing what you love.
The International Ice Hockey Federation's World Junior Championships are coming to Minnesota, and a new pop-up at Mall of America is giving hockey fans a head start.
A 36-year-old man has become the 78th person charged in the $250 million Feeding Our Future fraud scheme.
Several of Minnesota's most powerful politicians are vowing to fight to keep THC products on store shelves as the fallout from the surprise federal ban continues.
The International Ice Hockey Federation's World Junior Championships are coming to Minnesota, and a new pop-up at Mall of America is giving hockey fans a head start.
A winter storm is expected to move through Minnesota over the next two days, leaving behind what will likely be the Twin Cities' first measurable snowfall of the season.
A man died Sunday afternoon after he was trapped by a skid steer loader in central Minnesota.
As snow starts to fall and the holiday season begins, there are plenty of opportunities across Minnesota to enjoy some twinkling light displays.
While Wisconsin's Northwoods struggled to find winter last year, one area made its own.
According to YMCA leadership, this impacts around 7,800 seniors who use the locations in the Twin Cities metro. Blue Cross Blue Shield said that YMCA locations in Greater Minnesota will not be impacted.
Wisconsin election clerks have referred 46 instances of suspected fraud and voting irregularities to prosecutors related to the November 2024 presidential election.
Plea negotiations are underway for a Wisconsin judge accused of helping an immigrant evade federal agents.
The tug of war that puts Vikings and Packers fans on opposite ends of a rope is moving across the St. Croix River after Minnesota transportation officials rejected a request to use the Stillwater Lift Bridge again.
On Sunday, members of Minnesota's Somali community spoke out against President Trump's social media post calling for an end to temporary protected status.
Two hundred Thanksgiving meals were distributed to this community by Second Harvest Heartland and the Thielen Foundation.
A Minnesota nonprofit is getting a major boost this week as dozens of college students spend their morning sorting donated shoes to support families in need.
For a decade and a half, Tru Breed Motorcycle Club has held Thanksgiving turkey giveaways on Minneapolis' northside
When you think of college roommates, you likely think of a couple of young adults making their way through school and fun. But there's a Twin Cities residence that's completely rethinking the concept of co-ed living, and it's turned into a life-giving project.
DFL Minnesota lawmakers and other community advocates rallied in the State Capitol rotunda on Monday to condemn President Trump's pledge to end deportation protections for some Somali immigrants.
Several of Minnesota's most powerful politicians are vowing to fight to keep THC products on store shelves as the fallout from the surprise federal ban continues.
A rally for refugees filled the Minnesota State Capitol Rotunda on Monday. It comes after President Trump called for an end to legal protections for some Somali migrants in the country.
The rulings from U.S. District Judge Cameron Currie are a significant victory for former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James.
The Pentagon indicated that it's investigating Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona, a former U.S. Navy captain, for a video that said service members should "refuse illegal orders."
Several of Minnesota's most powerful politicians are vowing to fight to keep THC products on store shelves as the fallout from the surprise federal ban continues.
It's not even Thanksgiving yet, but as soon as Kavan Christmas Tree Farm in Lino Lakes opened Friday morning, customers were ready.
Over the past couple of years, a number of breweries across the state have announced closures.
Get ready to see self-driving vehicles cruising across Minneapolis.
The overall price of a Thanksgiving meal might be cheaper than last year. The American Farm Bureau Federation says the average cost this year for a 10-person meal is just over $55.
A 36-year-old man has become the 78th person charged in the $250 million Feeding Our Future fraud scheme.
A judge sentenced a Minneapolis man to more than 25 years in prison on Monday for killing a man and injuring another during a high-speed police chase in central Minnesota.
NBA Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups appeared in court over allegations of cheating in high-stakes poker games that prosecutors say were operated by mafia figures.
In the aftermath of a summer of gun violence in Minnesota, the push to put limits on semi-automatic weapons has stalled — but one group has not given up.
Three teens were injured in a crash involving a stolen car late Friday night.
According to YMCA leadership, this impacts around 7,800 seniors who use the locations in the Twin Cities metro. Blue Cross Blue Shield said that YMCA locations in Greater Minnesota will not be impacted.
Health care for an estimated 1 million Minnesotans is what's at stake as leaders from the University of Minnesota attempt to reach an extended partnership agreement with Fairview Health Services.
On his CaringBridge page, Weston Paszkiewicz's mother said he "was surrounded by his family and passed peacefully while watching a hockey game" Tuesday night.
As we approach Thanksgiving, we wanted to do a deep dive into gratefulness, and why it makes us feel better.
Earlier this year, Twin Cities jazz singer Bernadette Spray received a Creative Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board with the aim of raising autism awareness.
Legendary rock 'n roll band Guns N' Roses is hitting the road again next year and will make a stop in Shakopee, Minnesota.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
More than 20 years after its theatrical release, the movie "The Notebook" is still stealing hearts with a romance for the ages. The classic love story is now a hit Broadway musical taking the stage in St. Paul.
Chef Sean Sherman, the James Beard Award-winning force behind Minneapolis' Owamni restaurant and the North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems, appeared Wednesday night on "The Daily Show" to discuss his new book, "Turtle Island."
One of the most successful comedy musicians of all time is coming to the Minnesota State Fair next year.
Eighty-seven-year-old Myrna MacKinnon proves there are no limits to doing what you love.
The International Ice Hockey Federation's World Junior Championships are coming to Minnesota, and a new pop-up at Mall of America is giving hockey fans a head start.
A mural honoring Minnesota hockey and Indigenous culture is set to be displayed in St. Paul during the 2026 International Ice Hockey Federation World Junior Hockey Championship.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy is going through the league's concussion protocol after reporting symptoms on the trip home from the team's loss to the Green Bay Packers, head coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday.
NBA Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups appeared in court over allegations of cheating in high-stakes poker games that prosecutors say were operated by mafia figures.
In the aftermath of a summer of gun violence, the push to put limits on semi-automatic weapons has stalled. One group has not given up, and those are the survivors and loved ones of those directly affected.
In the aftermath of a summer of gun violence in Minnesota, the push to put limits on semi-automatic weapons has stalled — but one group has not given up.
The Department of Justice now has 30 days to release the files, though legal experts say a new investigation could lead to delays. That's because President Trump instructed the DOJ to investigate links between prominent Democrats and Epstein.
President Trump appears to have had an eleventh-hour change of heart on the Epstein files release, but legal experts say a new investigation could lead to delays.
President Trump appears to have had an eleventh-hour change of heart on the Epstein files release, but legal experts say a new investigation could lead to delays. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with political analysts Amy Frederiksen, a Republican, and Abou Amara, a Democrat about the fight over the documents and Mr. Trump's varied positions regarding releasing the files.
How would you like to own a former Cold War missile site? In Dakota County, Minnesota, there's a one-of-a-kind property that could be yours for the right price.
It's a photograph found in homes across the country, and even overseas. The picture "Grace" shows a man bowing his head in prayer with food and what appears to be a Bible in front of him.
Fall harvest means barns across the Midwest are a busy place — but for a central Minnesota woman, they aren't just farm buildings, they're works of art.
At one time, country schools were common in Minnesota. Over the decades, many were torn down as bigger schools were built — not in Otter Tail County.
Ramsey Park is so large some people call it "The Little Yellowstone of Minnesota." And it was actually a state park at one point. But in 1957, Redwood Falls acquired the land for $1 and then made a few changes.
As we approach Thanksgiving, we wanted to do a deep dive into gratefulness, and why it makes us feel better.
Many commuters know the Interstate 394 and Interstate 94 interchange seems to back up almost every afternoon. And you face the choice: should you wait in the back of the line or try to get closer and swoop in?
According to the Minnesota Christmas Tree Association, 50% of their farms open before Thanksgiving, which used to be unheard of.
We're past our prime when it comes to fall colors. But for many, it's peak time for yardwork.
One of the earliest surprises in parenthood can be learning the sex of your baby. There are tests to determine gender, but can your belly reveal the sex of your baby?
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 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.
Crews at Minnehaha Falls Landscaping in Bloomington, Minnesota, have spent weeks prepping for the first snowfall of the season.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer has the latest on what you need to know about a snow storm heading toward Minnesota.
Now is the time to make sure all your snow gear is ready to roll. Rain showers are expected to shift to snow and it may happen right as Thanksgiving travel really takes off.
Minnesota is about to get its first real taste of winter this week, which could complicate Thanksgiving travel plans for some, said meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer has the latest on what you need to know about a snow storm heading toward Minnesota.
For many veterans, experiencing a war together creates a special bond, but eight decades after World War II, two veterans are just starting to form their own. WCCO's John Lauritsen shares the story of a friendship 81 years in the making.
Several of Minnesota's most powerful politicians are vowing to fight to keep THC drinks on store shelves as the fallout from the surprise federal ban continues.
Now is the time to make sure all your snow gear is ready to roll. Rain showers are expected to shift to snow and it may happen right as Thanksgiving travel really takes off.
Minnesota is about to get its first real taste of winter this week, which could complicate Thanksgiving travel plans for some, said meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
