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The Minnesota Vikings rarely strayed from a commitment to rushing over the last five years since Dalvin Cook was drafted, a strategy previous coach Mike Zimmer felt so strongly about that he more than once publicly criticized the play-calling by his offensive coordinator.
Jalen Hurts had 301 total yards in the first half in the breakout game of his young career, finishing with three total touchdowns as he led the Philadelphia Eagles to a 24-7 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night.
Jalen Hurts has a trio of winged receivers - bats, of sorts, in this case as much as they are Eagles - in the offense and ready to Sock! Pow! Bam! their way into the end zone against Minnesota.
Vikings fanatic Jackie Thompson has nearly three-quarters of a million followers on TikTok. David Schuman went behind the scenes with the die-hard fan who has become an Internet sensation.
The Minnesota Vikings travel to Philadelphia to take on the Eagles on Monday Night Football. Both teams are 1-0. The Eagles are 2.5-point favorites.
For all the flaws the Vikings have revealed in recent years, they still boasted as much top-tier talent as any team in the league.
One of the lighter moments of the game was when Rodgers tried to become a lead blocker, Smith had other ideas, and dropped him with a hard hit.
After accumulating the most receiving yards (3,016) in a player's first two years in the NFL, Jefferson set an all-time Vikings receiving record with 158 yards in the first half against a stacked Packers defense.
The Minnesota Vikings are kicking off their 2022 season against the rival green Bay Packers. It was a match expected to draw tens of thousands to Downtown Minneapolis.
Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers fans are eagerly anticipating the big border battle game Sunday afternoon.
The arrival of Nick Mullens via trade made clear the Vikings weren't confident in their backup quarterback options. Kevin O'Connell made it even clearer with his comments on Thursday.
The Minnesota Vikings have waived a wide receiver, and made room for another in a trade.
The Vikings set their initial 53-man roster Tuesday, and thought it will almost certainly look different when their first game day arrives, it gives us a rough idea of what the team will look like to start the year.
By 3 p.m. on Tuesday, all NFL teams must cut their roster to 53 players. Track all of the Vikings' moves here.
The question is always debated about what Vikings era offered the toughest preparation, and by extension, the toughest player. Let's just say 50 years ago it was a bit different, according to Hall of Famer Alan Page.
Vikings wide receiver Bisi Johnson will reportedly miss a second straight season due to a torn ACL.
Now that he's no longer working in the NFL (for the time being, anyway), former Vikings general manager Rick Spielman is talking openly about his time in Minnesota.
It's year three for Cam Dantzler. Aiming for improved production and a starting job, and during the season's lead-up, dueling with rookie Andrew Booth Jr. at cornerback.
With the Vikings' in-house backup quarterbacks failing to impress in the preseason, the team has added a new option via trade.
Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins will be back at practice Wednesday after missing several days with a COVID-19 infection.
Though he's no longer a Viking, Stefon Diggs misses at least one part of Minnesota: the State Fair.
Each year, NFL players vote on the top 100, and the league shares the results. This year, Cousins came in at No. 99.
The Minnesota Vikings' Kirk Cousin will be missing the first preseason game.
With Justin Jefferson ascending the ranks of the NFL's best wide receivers, it was only a matter of time before his signature touchdown dance made its way into Madden.
The Vikings have released their first unofficial depth chart of the season, and though things can and will change before the first game, fans now have some clarity regarding positional battles.
The search for Grant Gardner, the Minnesota hiker who went missing on Aug. 1 in Wyoming's Bighorn Mountains, has been suspended.
With almost three dozen new foods to try at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair, it can be difficult to plan the menu for your visit. WCCO is here to help.
Cracker Barrel stock plunged almost 15% on Thursday after the company released a new logo that removes its long-time image of a man leaning against a barrel.
Dr. James Dobson founded the conservative ministry Focus on the Family in Colorado Springs and campaigned against abortion and gay rights.
The Federal Trade Commission said tens of thousands of LA Fitness customers "reported difficulties" cancelling their memberships.
The search for Grant Gardner, the Minnesota hiker who went missing on Aug. 1 in Wyoming's Bighorn Mountains, has been suspended.
With almost three dozen new foods to try at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair, it can be difficult to plan the menu for your visit. WCCO is here to help.
"The State of Hockey" got some big news on Thursday: plans are in the works for a $70 million Minnesota Hockey Hall of Fame.
Gov. Tim Walz was among the first people to pass through the gates of the Minnesota State Fair on its opening day Thursday, where he spoke to WCCO's Heather Brown and A.J. Hilton about when he'll make a decision on running for a third term in 2026.
A mobile home fire overnight Thursday in Hamel, Minnesota, has left a man in critical condition.
The Le Sueur Police Department on Monday announced the passing of Karl Haugen, 41, who the department said served the Le Sueur-Henderson community since 2008.
A grandma's quiet craft shop in Holdingford, Minnesota, got a big surprise thanks to her loving grandson and a viral Facebook post.
An Olmsted County judge handed down a 75-month prison sentence, which will be stayed for five years, to Jose Gutierrez Ojeda on Tuesday.
As kids gear up to go back to school, many Minnesota districts are still searching for enough bus drivers.
The amphitheater set to become Minnesota's largest outdoor music venue officially has a name.
Officials say a traveler from out of state who visited two Wisconsin gas stations may have exposed others to measles.
A deer hunter has discovered a rare subtropical wood stork in the wilds of Wisconsin.
Wolfdogs in northern Wisconsin are helping war veterans deal with their post-traumatic stress disorder.
A motorcyclist from Minnesota was killed in a crash with a truck pulling a trailer in western Wisconsin on Sunday.
Flash flooding canceled the final day of the Wisconsin State Fair on Sunday as continued heavy rainfall in half a dozen Midwest states has led to water rescues, power outages and road closures.
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.
Sometimes there are milestones so rare that they turn a care center into the most joyful place in town.
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simons says Minnesota will join the fight if President Trump follows through with his call to end mail-in voting by the 2026 Midterm Elections. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy examines whether Trump has the authority to do so, as well as other election issues, including who should have access to voter information.
Gov. Tim Walz was among the first people to pass through the gates of the Minnesota State Fair on its opening day Thursday, where he spoke to WCCO's Heather Brown and A.J. Hilton about when he'll make a decision on running for a third term in 2026.
Gov. Tim Walz was among the first people to pass through the gates of the Minnesota State Fair on its opening day Thursday, where he spoke to WCCO's Heather Brown and A.J. Hilton about when he'll make a decision on running for a third term in 2026.
Amy Klobuchar, Minnesota's senior U.S. senator, says someone used AI to simulate her voice, making a "vulgar and absurd" critique of the controversial American Eagle jeans ad featuring actress Sydney Sweeney.
Minnesota U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar says someone used AI to simulate her voice making a "vulgar and absurd" critique of an ad for jeans featuring actress Sydney Sweeney, plus more of the day’s top stories.
With almost three dozen new foods to try at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair, it can be difficult to plan the menu for your visit. WCCO is here to help.
Visitors to this year's Minnesota State Fair might get sticker shock when buying some of their favorite foods.
Local organizations are stepping up to help families in need have a successful school year, from end-of-summer celebrations to free haircuts and full backpacks of essentials.
One Minnesota woman left the corporate world to run her own bakery in Saint Paul's Lowertown.
Some recent, big-name restaurant closures in Minneapolis have fueled concerns about the health of the Twin Cities dining scene.
An Olmsted County judge handed down a 75-month prison sentence, which will be stayed for five years, to Jose Gutierrez Ojeda on Tuesday.
The last suspect at large following a Twin Cities armed robbery spree that led to a countywide crime alert on Sunday is now in custody, according to the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office.
A special Capitol security panel convened Wednesday for the first time since the deadly attacks on Minnesota lawmakers and their families sent shock waves around the state.
A male of unknown age was critically injured in a stabbing in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, early Wednesday, police said.
Immigration agents pulled an undocumented man from the passenger seat of a car in Minneapolis on Friday. They say they arrested him because he showed "a reckless disregard for the safety of others."
Officials say a traveler from out of state who visited two Wisconsin gas stations may have exposed others to measles.
Today, the program has nine helicopters, 45 pilots and it airlifts about 2,600 patients a year.
The southern Minnesota city of Waseca has closed several beaches, boat ramps and bodies of water due to possible water contamination.
One in every seven police officers worldwide suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder or depression, and one in every 10 struggles with other mental illnesses. Officers in Bloomington, Minnesota, are making sure to check in and take care of their fellow officers.
A dog named Nova is suiting up for a very special purpose: keeping a close eye on her human, University of Minnesota medical student Wesley Flint.
Amy Klobuchar, Minnesota's senior U.S. senator, says someone used AI to simulate her voice, making a "vulgar and absurd" critique of the controversial American Eagle jeans ad featuring actress Sydney Sweeney.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
The Oscar-nominated actor famously played arch-villain General Zod in "Superman" and "Superman II."
President Trump announced this year's "truly exceptional class" of Kennedy Center Honorees and said he will host the annual ceremony himself.
UFC CEO Dana White confirmed plans for a July 4, 2026 fight at the White House to mark America's 250th birthday.
Julia Rodrigue attended Hudson High School in Wisconsin and was active in three sports. In college, she stumbled into a sport she had never tried. Three years later, she's a national champion and climbing.
"The State of Hockey" got some big news on Thursday: plans are in the works for a $70 million Minnesota Hockey Hall of Fame.
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.
Max Brosmer's short-but-stellar stay shaped Minnesota into a dangerous passing team last season.
Shea Langeliers hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning and the Athletics beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2 on Wednesday night.
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simons says Minnesota will join the fight if President Trump follows through with his call to end mail-in voting by the 2026 Midterm Elections. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy examines whether Trump has the authority to do so, as well as other election issues, including who should have access to voter information.
Fateh is a Democratic Socialist, part of a surging progressive wing of the Democratic Party both in Minnesota and nationwide.
Tuesday will mark one month until early voting begins in local municipal and school board elections around the state. That includes the Mayor's race in Minneapolis. In tonight's Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the candidacy of State Sen. Omar Fateh.
A new Minnesota law requires governments and public entities to report cyberattacks within 72 hours to the state and notify victims whose data has been breached. Starting next year, the law will require the state to issue an annual report on cyberattacks.
As St. Paul reels from the fallout of a cyberattack, a new law in place that aims better to track the growing number of cyberattacks across the state.
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.
In the mid-90s, a group of Alexandria, Minnesota, residents wanted to highlight wooden boats and their craftsmanship, believing they were essentially works of art. So, they converted an old city garage into the Legacy of Lakes Museum.
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.
Homeowners know the saying, "water finds a way." Add wildfire smoke to that distinction, another savvy invader harming indoor quality, where people should feel protected from it.
Be sure to turn your eyes to the night sky, as brief flashes of light will streak through outer space on Tuesday night.
From farmland to store shelves and, soon, your kitchen, produce is a healthy choice that sometimes needs a healthy rinse.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says you could scarcely ask for a nicer set of opening days at the Minnesota State Fair, with sunny skies and comfortable temperatures.
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 Joseph Dames says the forecast for the first stretch of the Minnesota State Fair is looking plenty sunny and mild, if a little cool for this time of year.
The Minnesota State Fair opens on Thursday with summer warmth, followed by a storm chance overnight, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Joseph Dames.
Expect a beautiful start to the Minnesota State Fair on Thursday, with sunshine and seasonable temperatures topping off in the low 80s.
Mariam Mohamed, the co-founder of Hoyo, and Amina Deble, owner of Oasis, teamed up to bring a taste of Somalia to the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says you could scarcely ask for a nicer set of opening days at the Minnesota State Fair, with sunny skies and comfortable temperatures.
Sarah Ness, with SCI-Math, and Cordell Hardy, Vice President of Core R&D at Cargill, share more details about bringing science education awareness to the fair.
"The State of Hockey" got some big news on Thursday: plans are in the works for a $70 million Minnesota Hockey Hall of Fame.
Caroline Cummings talked with some of this year's earliest arrivals at the Minnesota State Fair.