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When the Minnesota Vikings take on the Chicago Bears on Monday night, all eyes will be on quarterback J.J. McCarthy.
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When the Minnesota Vikings take on the Chicago Bears on Monday night, all eyes will be on quarterback J.J. McCarthy.
The NFL's Top 100 list is now fully revealed, and to no one's surprise, wide receiver Justin Jefferson is the highest-ranked Viking on the list.
Nobody who's been around Max Brosmer from his youth in Georgia to his FCS success at New Hampshire to his lone season of Big Ten competition at Minnesota is surprised he made an NFL active roster as an undrafted rookie.
The traditional NFL "chain gang" is taking a back seat to technology this season.
A lot is going on on the field, but nothing is as important as what is going on off it. Football teams at all levels and with different connections reflected on the Minneapolis shooting.
The Minnesota Vikings are adding a familiar face to their bedraggled wide receiver room, bringing Adam Thielen home in a trade with the Carolina Panthers.
The Minnesota Vikings are sending cornerback Mekhi Blackmon to the Indianapolis Colts, the team announced on Monday.
Carson Wentz is back in the NFL and Sam Howell is on the move again.
Cam Ward, the No. 1 overall pick, helped the Tennessee Titans wrap up the preseason by beating the Minnesota Vikings 23-13 Friday night.
The purple pride was on full display on Friday at the Minnesota State Fair. Ubah Ali asks Minnesota Vikings fans about their expectations for the season.
The Minnesota Vikings expect big things from former San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Javon Hargrave. Mike Max goes one-on-one with the two-time Pro-Bowler.
Minnesota Vikings receiver Thayer Thomas is hoping to play well enough for a roster spot following two years on the team's practice squad.
Vikings camp may be over, but the lessons learned by some fans and reporters will last forever. Marielle Mohs has that story.
Ben Williams played for the Vikings and the Gophers, survived a life-threatening scare and came back strong as a leader. So much so that President Biden's office called him and said he would be honored.
A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press the New York Jets have agreed to trade for veteran nose tackle Harrison Phillips from the Minnesota Vikings.
Wide receiver has been a position of strength for the Minnesota Vikings ever since Justin Jefferson arrived in 2020, but thanks to injuries and a suspension, the team is entering this season with some question marks.
Justin Jefferson has rejoined the Minnesota Vikings for practice after a mild hamstring strain kept him out for over three weeks.
Minnesota Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson returned to practice on Monday after being sidelined for nearly four weeks with a mild hamstring strain.
New England rookies TreVeyon Henderson and Efton Chism III each scored for the second straight preseason game as the Patriots beat the Minnesota Vikings 20-12.
The Special Olympics flag football team from Minnesota and Massachusetts faced off at TCO Stadium with some big names as their coaches.
J.J. McCarthy, in likely his last reps against another team until the regular season, looked good in the 11-on-11 portion.
A special moment at this week's Vikings practice reminds us that football is more than just a game. WCCO's Marielle Mohs shows us the unforgettable matchup.
There's a lot to be gleaned from the Minnesota Vikings' final day of joint practice with the New England Patriots.
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.
The sentencing hearing for a former Minnesota state senator convicted of burglary has been delayed due to her attorney's illness.
Friday morning marked an historic moment at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul, with the permanent flag raising of 11 sovereign Indigenous tribal nations.
The surgeon of 12-year-old Sophia Forchas, one of the 18 children injured in the shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis, says she is still in critical condition 10 days after the attack, and that a bullet remains lodged in her brain.
When the Minnesota Vikings take on the Chicago Bears on Monday night, all eyes will be on quarterback J.J. McCarthy.
As people look for motives behind the tragedy at Annunciation Catholic School, some are casting pointing the blame on at the transgender community.
The sentencing hearing for a former Minnesota state senator convicted of burglary has been delayed due to her attorney's illness.
Friday morning marked an historic moment at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul, with the permanent flag raising of 11 sovereign Indigenous tribal nations.
The surgeon of 12-year-old Sophia Forchas, one of the 18 children injured in the shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis, says she is still in critical condition 10 days after the attack, and that a bullet remains lodged in her brain.
Minnesotans, and people across the country, are making their voices heard following last week's deadly mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis.
The local chapter said Friday it has filed an appeal with the DFL State Executive Committee, saying the state party's Constitution, Rules, and Bylaws Committee's "conduct and its decision are deeply flawed."
The sentencing hearing for a former Minnesota state senator convicted of burglary has been delayed due to her attorney's illness.
Friday morning marked an historic moment at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul, with the permanent flag raising of 11 sovereign Indigenous tribal nations.
Authorities in the eastern Twin Cities area are searching for a missing teenage girl.
Federal authorities say they're investigating what has now been confirmed as a fatal plane crash in Cambridge, Minnesota.
St. Cloud police say a Moorhead, Minnesota, man was arrested Wednesday after allegedly poisoning his roommate with thallium earlier this year.
The crash happened just before 6:30 p.m. on 480th Avenue near 830th Street in Ellsworth Township.
A conservative justice on the Wisconsin Supreme Court says she will not seek reelection, creating an open race for a seat on the court that's controlled 4-3 by liberals.
The Wisconsin Historical Society says the Frank D. Barker was sailing for Escanaba, Michigan in 1887 when it hit bad weather and ran off course.
A restraining order filed by a western Wisconsin teacher against her former school district's superintendent has been lifted, court documents show.
Officials say a traveler from out of state who visited two Wisconsin gas stations may have exposed others to measles.
Minnesotans are looking to answer the call for help following Wednesday's mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis. Events and efforts are underway to help victims, their families and healthcare workers.
A grandma's quiet craft shop in Holdingford, Minnesota, got a big surprise thanks to her loving grandson and a viral Facebook post.
The second annual Guns and Hoses event is being held to raise money for police officers, firefighters and paramedics across the state, including those who responded to the shootings that wounded Minnesota Sen. John Hoffman and his wife.
After a monthslong push for more transparency, a community exposed to elevated lead emissions earlier this year was able to get some answers from investigators.
Dozens of students will be looking their best when heading back to school, thanks to the annual Youth Appreciation Day in St. Paul, Minnesota.
The sentencing hearing for a former Minnesota state senator convicted of burglary has been delayed due to her attorney's illness.
Court documents say a 22-year-old Illinois man is accused of making online threats against Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan following posts she made expressing her emotions over the deadly shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School last week in Minneapolis.
Students across Minnesota and the U.S. are walking out of school on Friday, demanding lawmakers do more to keep them safe following the deadly attack at Minneapolis' Annunciation Catholic Church and School last week.
As people look for motives behind the tragedy at Annunciation Catholic School, some are casting pointing the blame on at the transgender community.
Minnesotans, and people across the country, are making their voices heard following last week's deadly mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis.
The latest statistics through Saturday show that nearly 1.6 million people have passed through the fair gates.
A salmonella outbreak linked to eggs has sickened nearly 100 people in 14 states, including four cases in Minnesota, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
A walk down a grocery aisle can be a bit unpredictable these days after years of rising prices.
In a ruling earlier this month, the judge dismissed the suit by the Cookware Sustainability Alliance, which was filed days after the ban took effect in January.
For some Minnesota State Fairgoers, it's the deals that drive where they eat, shop, and have fun. At least 100 of those discounts can be found in a little-but-mighty booklet, usually procured at one of the first stops visitors make just beyond the gates.
The sentencing hearing for a former Minnesota state senator convicted of burglary has been delayed due to her attorney's illness.
The surgeon of 12-year-old Sophia Forchas, one of the 18 children injured in the shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis, says she is still in critical condition 10 days after the attack, and that a bullet remains lodged in her brain.
As people look for motives behind the tragedy at Annunciation Catholic School, some are casting pointing the blame on at the transgender community.
The chaotic spree started around 8 a.m., police said. Arrington was driving recklessly before crashing into a silver car at Lake Street and Fourth Avenue South.
Minnesotans, and people across the country, are making their voices heard following last week's deadly mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis.
A federal court has dismissed a lawsuit that sought to nullify Minnesota's laws protecting access to abortion, saying the suit lacked standing.
Parishioners of Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis gathered one week after a shooting left two children dead and 21 other people hurt to donate blood as they work to help area patients.
While some wounds from the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church are physical, others are invisible. Doctors who rushed to help say what they saw that day will stay with them for a lifetime.
A salmonella outbreak linked to eggs has sickened nearly 100 people in 14 states, including four cases in Minnesota, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Health leaders are urging Minnesotans to get proactive in preventing the West Nile virus and other mosquito-borne illnesses as summer winds down.
The 58-year-old chef said in a social media post that he had a Basal cell carcinoma removed from his skin.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced the news of their engagement with photos on Instagram.
The Minnesota State Fair is a chance for artists and athletes to connect with the community and show off all their hard work.
Jerry Adler's acting credits include "The Sopranos" and "The Good Wife." He also had 53 Broadway productions to his name, all behind the scenes.
The sights and sounds of country band Old Dominion lit up the Grandstand at the Minnesota State Fair on Thursday ahead of the release of their latest album, "Barbara."
Aug. 29, 2025 marks the start of WCCO’s 18th season of the High School Sports Rally. The Academy of Holy Angels football team honored the victims and survivors of the shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church. Plus, a quarterback who is "creating a buzz."
When the Minnesota Vikings take on the Chicago Bears on Monday night, all eyes will be on quarterback J.J. McCarthy.
Maya Moore and Sylvia Fowles helped lead Minnesota to WNBA greatness as part of the Lynx dynasty that won four titles in seven years.
A'ja Wilson had 31 points and eight rebounds, Jackie Young added 20 points and the Las Vegas Aces beat the first-place Minnesota Lynx 97-87 to set a franchise record with their 13th straight victory.
Kyle Teel hit a three-run home run, Colson Montgomery homered and drove in three, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 11-8.
As people look for motives behind the tragedy at Annunciation Catholic School, some are casting pointing the blame on at the transgender community.
As people look for motives behind the tragedy at Annunciation Catholic School, some are casting pointing the blame on at the transgender community. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke Minnesota DFL Rep. Leigh Finke about the backlash the trans community is now facing
In the aftermath of the Annunciation shooting, the shock feels everlasting and the loss permanent. The next steps are unclear, but moving forward is already happening.
Gov. Tim Walz was out at the Minnesota State Fair talking to voters about issues and their concerns. It's as if he were running for office, but he insists he has not decided to run for a third term and his decision will come soon.
Gov. Walz's approval rating in the latest Minnesota poll sits at 49%.
There's a cabin that blends into its surroundings so well, you almost can't see it. In Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shares the story behind the "Mirror Cabin" near the town of Ironton.
It's been 50 years since WCCO has been at its current location at the "Great Minnesota Get-Together."
Caves that were once used for making beer in the 1800s are now used for making cheese. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen looks into the history of the cheese caves in Faribault.
On his five-acre property in Blaine, Minnesota, Erik Lund has plenty of space to fine-tune his golf game and his guitar game.
This Friday, the town of Braham will reach a milestone as it celebrates its 35th "Pie Day." It's always the first Friday in August.
As Minnesotans rush to support the Annunciation Church and School community, it can be hard to know what to say. And frankly, what not to say.
Dominated by foot traffic, it's easy to forget the Minnesota State Fairgrounds is paved to handle vehicle traffic, complete with street names.
For some Minnesota State Fairgoers, it's the deals that drive where they eat, shop, and have fun. At least 100 of those discounts can be found in a little-but-mighty booklet, usually procured at one of the first stops visitors make just beyond the gates.
Jeff Wagner looks at the winding road it took for the Minnesota State Fair to find its permanent home 140 years ago.
The first Tuesday of August is a unique night meant for nothing more than connection with those living on your street and the people tasked to protect it: National Night Out, which is now in its 42nd 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.
Fall temps will continue through the weekend in the Twin Cities before a nice warmup, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Adam Del Rosso.
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.
Temps will stay cool over the weekend but there's a warmup expected on Sunday.
Fall chill holds on in Minnesota through the weekend, but a warmup is on the way, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Joseph Dames.
Fall chill holds on in Minnesota through the weekend, but a warmup is on the way, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Joseph Dames.
Fall temps will continue through the weekend in the Twin Cities before a nice warmup, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Adam Del Rosso.
A 45-year-old St. Paul man now faces state and federal charges in Thursday morning's deadly crash in north Minneapolis.
The flags of eleven sovereign tribal nations were permanently raised on Friday morning on the Minnesota State Capitol grounds.
Court documents say a 22-year-old Illinois man is accused of making online threats against Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan following posts she made expressing her emotions over the deadly shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School last week in Minneapolis.
Students across Minnesota and the U.S. are walking out of school on Friday, demanding lawmakers do more to keep them safe following the deadly attack at Minneapolis' Annunciation Catholic Church and School last week.