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During last weekend's win over the Washington Commanders, the hometown kid and former undrafted free agent notched his 500th reception. It's a feat only two other Vikings have accomplished: Cris Carter and Randy Moss.
Questions about whether Cousins would find a higher level of comfort this year, his fifth with the Vikings, have been answered by the NFC North standings.
Bills head coach Sean McDermott said Allen will not practice Wednesday and "we'll see" if he plays on Sunday.
Adam Zimmer's sister Cori announced his death on social media Tuesday.
The Vikings are now 7-1 and have won six straight.
Vikings pass rusher Za'Darius Smith has earned a pair of defensive player awards for this performance so far this year, and he's making his case for a Comeback Player of the Year award at the end of the season.
As unlikely as it sounds, you could make a case that the 2022 Minnesota Vikings are among the best teams in the franchise's history.
Adam Zimmer, who served on the Minnesota Vikings' coaching staff for nine seasons under his father Mike Zimmer, has died at the age of 38, family says.
Players continue to praise the changes created by first-year coach Kevin O'Connell and new general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah.
The winning touch that so often escaped the Minnesota Vikings last season is back in their hands.
It seems Dalvin Cook has learned his lesson after the NFL fined him for throwing a football into the stands in the Vikings' win over the Miami Dolphins.
The police report states Udoh was charged with resisting an officer and disorderly conduct.
More than one-third of the way through their first season under coach Kevin O'Connell, the Minnesota Vikings have the only two-game lead among the NFL's eight divisions.
The upside of going 2 for 12 on third down is your punter gets plenty of chances to showcase his leg.
From the outside looking in, things are pretty rosy for the Minnesota Vikings right now.
Dalvin Cook rushed for a 53-yard insurance touchdown in the fourth quarter and the Minnesota Vikings held on to beat the injury-riddled Miami Dolphins 24-16 on Sunday.
Dalvin Cook rushed for a 53-yard insurance touchdown in the fourth quarter and the Minnesota Vikings held on to beat the injury-riddled Miami Dolphins 24-16 on Sunday.
With his top two quarterbacks waylaid by the NFL's concussion protocols, Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel plans to start rookie third-stringer Skylar Thompson against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.
The Minnesota Vikings play in Miami Sunday, and so do the Lumberjacks. That's a Special Olympics team the team sponsors that has advanced to play a game, then watch the Vikings.
Rookie Vikings safety Lewis Cine is back stateside after having surgery on a broken leg in London earlier this month.
Coach Kevin O'Connell and running back Alexander Mattison talk to WCCO about Sunday's nail-biting win against the Chicago Bears.
Despite a weekend announcement from the NFL, elections officials in Minnesota say U.S. Bank Stadium will not serve as a polling place for the November elections.
The Vikings survived a furious comeback by the Bears to win 29-22 on Sunday and take hold of first place in the NFC North.
With rookie safety Lewis Cine still in London following surgery on a broken lower left leg, Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell promised the waylaid first-round draft pick he would call him Wednesday to check on his recovery.
The Minnesota Vikings have won three of four to begin the season. Last year through the first month, they had only one win in the first four. It is the first time since 2016 that Minnesota has been three and one.
The Supreme Court will hear a case brought by a licensed counselor in Colorado, who argues her state's ban on "conversion therapy" violates her First Amendment rights.
From food shelves to school programs, our team is proud to serve where it matters most.
The state of Illinois and city of Chicago are suing the Trump administration over their plans to deploy the National Guard.
Chi-Chi's, the Minnesota-born Mexican restaurant chain that served up its last chips and salsa about 20 years ago, makes its return on Monday with a new Twin Cities location.
The first supermoon of 2025 will arrive soon. Here's what to know about the phenomenon.
Chi-Chi's, the Minnesota-born Mexican restaurant chain that served up its last chips and salsa about 20 years ago, makes its return on Monday with a new Twin Cities location.
The Minneapolis City Council voted last month to approve a $125,000 settlement for a man who claims a police officer severely injured him during a protest following the murder of George Floyd over five years ago.
An off-duty Washington County, Minnesota, deputy accused of crashing into a car full of children while under the influence of alcohol entered a Norgaard plea.
The former executive director of a faith-based addiction organization in the Twin Cities pleaded guilty to three counts of possessing child sexual abuse materials.
A 41-year-old man is accused of purposefully starting a fire at a northeast Minneapolis duplex that killed his friend late last month.
Bystanders rushed to help a boy who was critically injured in a bike crash in central Minnesota on Sunday, police said.
Authorities say bystanders were able to pull a person out of a burning vehicle near Ely, Minnesota, on Friday.
Minnesota regulators have approved the takeover of Minnesota Power by an investment group, despite opposition from the state attorney general and consumer advocates.
Somali-American community activist Omar Jamal will speak on Friday about his time being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and held in a jail in Albert Lea, Minnesota.
The biggest marathon in Minnesota is hitting a major milestone next summer.
One person is dead after a shooting in western Wisconsin on Wednesday and two others are injured, including the suspected shooter.
Trollhaugen in Dresser, Wisconsin, piled up a bunch of the white stuff back in March in hopes of using it for their 20th anniversary Rail Jam this weekend.
A conservative Wisconsin appeals court judge announced Wednesday she is running for an open seat on the battleground state's Supreme Court, promising to stop the politicization of the courts after record-high spending in the last race fueled by billionaires Elon Musk and George Soros.
The International Crane Foundation announced Monday that Ducky, an endangered female whooping crane the foundation planned to release into the wilds of Wisconsin this fall, died on Thursday after becoming infected with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, a strain of avian flu.
Madison Bergmann resigned from her position as a fifth-grade teacher at River Crest Elementary School in Hudson, Wisconsin, in May last year after the 11-year-old victim's parents discovered concerning texts between the two.
When the news broke that Milton's would be closing, many longtime patrons were stunned.
Kelly Kunz began what she calls "Street Justice Ministry" months ago, buying a bus and using it to give essentials to those on the streets.
A 90-year-old former network producer is sharing her life lessons in a book, detailing her upbringing from a farm in Minnesota to Manhattan and back.
Love Your Melon began with beanies and a mission to fight childhood cancer. Now, one of its founders is bringing it all back with a bold new vision.
Donald Henson of Penn Hills is facing federal charges of forcibly assaulting, resisting, opposing, impeding, intimidating, or interfering with a governmental officer or employee and damaging government property.
The Supreme Court will hear a case brought by a licensed counselor in Colorado, who argues her state's ban on "conversion therapy" violates her First Amendment rights.
The state of Illinois and city of Chicago are suing the Trump administration over their plans to deploy the National Guard.
The 2025 government shutdown entered its sixth day on Monday with no signs of an imminent resolution. Follow live updates here.
A CBS News poll shows Americans are concerned about how the shutdown will affect the economy.
Her has represented St. Paul in the state legislature since 2019. Among the neighborhoods she represents are Cathedral Hill and Mac-Groveland.
A beloved Minnesota brewery that closed its taproom in 2023 and ceased operations completely earlier this year is set to make a return.
Owamni, a decorated Indigenous restaurant that sits along the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, is relocating — but it's not going far.
It's common nowadays to wear something in or over your ears to listen to music, a podcast or talk on the phone. Some people use them for hours on end every single day.
A new initiative is letting people bring open alcoholic drinks onto the streets of Shakopee and inside participating businesses. But it's getting mixed reviews one month in.
Avian influenza has been found in flocks at four more turkey farms in Minnesota, according to animal health officials. This comes mere weeks after officials last reported the spread of the disease.
The Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle was celebrating the Red Mass, an annual Mass to mark the start of the U.S. Supreme Court term. There were no justices spotted at Sunday's Mass.
An off-duty Washington County, Minnesota, deputy accused of crashing into a car full of children while under the influence of alcohol entered a Norgaard plea.
The former executive director of a faith-based addiction organization in the Twin Cities pleaded guilty to three counts of possessing child sexual abuse materials.
A 41-year-old man is accused of purposefully starting a fire at a northeast Minneapolis duplex that killed his friend late last month.
A Minnesota man accused of trying to join the Islamic State group pleaded guilty Monday to attempting to provide material support and resources to a designated foreign terrorist organization.
A baby boy from Lakeville, Minnesota needed specialized medical care at a hospital across the country. Thanks to some committed parents and a Midwest nonprofit staffed with volunteer pilots, he made the journey.
Abdirahman Warsame of Minneapolis once felt alone in his fentanyl addiction. He hopes his personal story resonates with those battling an addiction that has silenced them.
A man's life was saved at a Hastings, Minnesota, bar, thanks to an off-duty paramedic and an automatic external defibrillator.
Did you know that Minnesota is getting older, we are earning less money on average, we are dramatically more diverse, and we are having dramatically fewer babies. In this edition of Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with the state demographer.
Nearly a dozen new cases of measles have been reported this week to the Minnesota Department of Health, which includes one case involving a student at a Minneapolis school.
Staff at legendary Minneapolis music venues First Avenue and 7th St Entry are mourning the death of Conrad Sverkerson, the clubs' longtime stage manager.
Doctors are warning of a food trend inspired by the popular Netflix movie "KPop Demon Hunters" that is leading to serious burn injuries.
In a city filled with stages, two women saw a glaring absence and turned it into a powerful presence.
The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Bad Bunny will lead the 2026 Super Bowl halftime festivities at Levi's Stadium on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, California.
Selena Gomez married Benny Blanco, the music producer and songwriter to whom she'd been engaged since last year. Gomez shared photos from the ceremony on social media.
Myles Price, the Vikings' kick and punt returner, impressed in camp. Now, five games into his NFL career, he often looks on the verge of making a house call.
Vikings receiver Jordan Addison caught a 12-yard touchdown pass from Carson Wentz with 25 seconds left to give Minnesota a 21-17 victory over the Cleveland Browns at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Julian Sayin passed for 326 yards and three touchdowns as top-ranked Ohio State beats Minnesota 42-3 on Saturday night.
Minnesota forward Napheesa Collier canceled a meeting with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert expected to take place next week, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Saturday night.
The Minnesota Vikings placed center Ryan Kelly on injured reserve after he sustained his second concussion of the season in last week's loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Her has represented St. Paul in the state legislature since 2019. Among the neighborhoods she represents are Cathedral Hill and Mac-Groveland.
Melvin Carter is seeking a 3rd term as St. Paul mayor. He has four opponents running against him. One of them is Rep. Kaohly Her.
According to Minnesota’s state demographer, the state’s population is getting older. People are also earning less money and having fewer children.
Did you know that Minnesota is getting older, we are earning less money on average, we are dramatically more diverse, and we are having dramatically fewer babies. In this edition of Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with the state demographer.
Did you know that Minnesota is getting older, we are earning less money on average, we are dramatically more diverse, and we are having dramatically fewer babies. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Susan Brower, the State Demographer, about what's contributing to our declining population.
In this edition of Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us to one of the last limestone kilns in the state.
Earlier this month, many students went back to school after summer vacation, but in the town of McGregor, Minnesota it's always the first day of school.
In the United States, there are 13 different towns named Long Beach. The one in Minnesota is the smallest, but it's found a colorful way to stand out.
The Aerial Lift Bridge has been granting safe passage for so long that it's become part of the city's skyline. It's evolved over the years, but many of its original parts are still intact.
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 common nowadays to wear something in or over your ears to listen to music, a podcast or talk on the phone. Some people use them for hours on end every single day.
Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield finds out if there is "ick" in the licks.
The Twin Cities each have a unique personality, pace, and history. But in the mid-1800s, both were still searching for what to call their communities.
Junk mail has a new meaning nowadays. Rather than filling an actual mailbox, people are getting bombarded with texts and emails they never asked for.
A key ingredient for the quintessential Minnesota hot dish recipe keeps going higher and higher in price, giving people sticker shock at butcher shops and grocery stores.
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.
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."
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says the cooler temperatures have decisively moved in for the next few days, and some areas in Minnesota could see some frost.
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.
The work week will start out cool and breezy, with highs in the low 60s in the Twin Cities and clearing skies.
It will finally feel like fall in Minnesota on Monday, but another warm-up is on the way.
It will finally feel like fall in Minnesota on Monday, but another warm-up is on the way.
The John Ireland Boulevard Bridge will be closed from Kellogg Boulevard to Rice Street in St. Paul to replace the entire bridge.
It's been 18 years for the walking scarecrow tour in Waconia, explains Christine Fenner, with the Waconia Chamber of Commerce.
Roshini Rajkumar, host of The Crisis Files, delves into the war of words going on in the WNBA.
Dan Pfarr, with 180 Degrees, and Marie Myers, with Brittany's Place, talk about the organization's efforts.
Americans face about 100 scam attempts each month, according to data, more than any other country in the survey. The next most-scammed country is the United Kingdom.