2023 NFL Draft: University of Minnesota's John Michael Schmitz drafted by New York Giants
The Giants grabbed Schmitz of Minnesota in the second round.
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The Giants grabbed Schmitz of Minnesota in the second round.
The Minnesota Vikings selected Trojans cornerback Mekhi Blackmon with the final pick of the third round of the NFL draft on Friday night.
The Vikings didn’t have any picks in round two and then traded back to the end of the third round and picked up a fifth and seventh round pick.
With a long-awaited trade finally complete, Aaron Rodgers arrived at the Jets' facility in New York on Wednesday morning, per the team's Twitter account. Several hours later, Rodgers was officially introduced during a press conference.
The 2023 NFL Draft is nearly here, and WCCO is throwing its hat into the ring by mocking some potential drafts picks for the Minnesota Vikings.
Quintez Cephus of the Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders defensive end Shaka Toney are suspended indefinitely.
The Minnesota Vikings have plenty of needs heading into next season and are expected to fill some of those in the upcoming 2023 NFL Draft. However, the team has to do it with limited amount of selections.
The Minnesota Vikings have plenty of needs heading into next season and are expected to fill some of those in the upcoming 2023 NFL Draft. However, the team has to do it with limited amount of picks. Here's what you need to know.
Minnesota Vikings safety Lewis Cine, who suffered a serious leg injury early last season, is revealing insights on how he's tackling the rehab process. Part of it: watching a lot of anime.
Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said he's not requiring a first-round pick in a potential trade sending four-time MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets but added he'd want "fair value.".
The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms with two free agents: wide receiver Brandon Powell and linebacker Troy Reeder.
The Minnesota Vikings agreed to terms on a contract with former Green Bay defensive end Dean Lowry on Friday.
There are football fans on both sides of the Minnesota-Wisconsin border ready for longtime Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers to turn the page.
Known for his stoicism and toughness, Bud Grant served as head coach for the team from 1967-1983, and then again in 1985. He led the Vikings to 11 NFC/NFL divisional championships throughout his tenure.
It was a difficult day in Minnesota sports. Legendary Vikings head coach and Hall of Famer, Bud Grant died Saturday morning at 95. Mike Max has more.
Known for his stoicism and toughness, Bud Grant served as head coach for the team from 1967-1983, and then again in 1985. He led the Vikings to 11 NFC/NFL divisional championships throughout his tenure.
Former Minnesota Vikings head coach Bud Grant, who guided the team to four Super Bowl appearances, has died at the age of 95.
WCCO’s Norman Seawright spoke with fans about losing a hometown hero.
Colin Kaepernick's new graphic novel goes into the early years of his life before he became a professional athlete.
The NFL Combine started Tuesday. Minnesota Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah spoke earlier as he watched this year’s draft class in action.
On their travels, reporter Reg Chapman and photojournalist Tom Aviles met a Viking man from Hell, Norway.
Gene Washington is one of 22 players who helped shape the first fully-integrated college football team in the U.S. in the early 1960s. His daughter Maya tells the story in "Through the Banks of the Red Cedar" -- a powerful documentary and book.
Head coach Kevin O'Connell introduced Brian Flores, who will now attempt to turn around a defense that was among the NFL's worst last season.
Points were plentiful in Super Bowl LVII, which got off to a frenetic pace and didn't let up.
There are only six head coaches of color currently in the NFL.
The wife of the man charged in the deadly, politically motivated shootings of Minnesota lawmakers in June has filed for divorce.
A federal jury indicted three men accused of a string of armed robberies in the Twin Cities last month, temporarily shutting down Minnesota State Fair preparations.
A Turning Point USA staffer said Charlie Kirk was shot in the neck and is currently at a local hospital.
For most of quarterback J.J. McCarthy's NFL debut, the lights appeared to be too bright for him. But the faith of his Minnesota Vikings coaches and teammates never wavered.
Minnesota's dairy herds have been declared as being unaffected by the bird flu virus after months of sampling, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.
The wife of the man charged in the deadly, politically motivated shootings of Minnesota lawmakers in June has filed for divorce.
A federal jury indicted three men accused of a string of armed robberies in the Twin Cities last month, temporarily shutting down Minnesota State Fair preparations.
The man accused of killing another man this summer at a St. Paul, Minnesota, homeless encampment is now facing a murder charge.
Gov. Tim Walz told reporters he doesn't yet have a date set for when he would order a special meeting of the Legislature, but the hope is "sooner rather than later."
A Blaine, Minnesota, boy is home after 246 days in the hospital with a new heart thanks to a donor.
The wife of the man charged in the deadly, politically motivated shootings of Minnesota lawmakers in June has filed for divorce.
Minnesota's dairy herds have been declared as being unaffected by the bird flu virus after months of sampling, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.
A southern Minnesota man with at least two prior DWI convictions is accused of again driving drunk and causing a wrong-way crash that killed two people.
The six clinics in Belle Plaine, Caledonia, Montgomery, Northridge, St. Peter and Wells will close by Dec. 10.
Food service, custodial and maintenance workers working for the University of Minnesota system have started a rolling strike, the union that represents the employees said Monday night.
A Wisconsin legislator has left the state Assembly's Democratic caucus after being accused by fellow party members of threatening to kill three lawmakers.
Two people, including a Vietnam War veteran, were killed in a helicopter crash south of the Twin Cities on Saturday afternoon, federal officials said.
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.
On one corner in north Minneapolis, you'll find more than just an urban farm. You'll also find opportunity, thanks to Appetite for Change.
The Minnesota Star Tribune says it plans to close its own printing facility on Dec. 27, a move the newspaper says will "affect" around 125 employees.
A group of businesses along Nicollet Avenue near Annunciation Church are doing what they can to give back.
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.
A Turning Point USA staffer said Charlie Kirk was shot in the neck and is currently at a local hospital.
Gov. Tim Walz told reporters he doesn't yet have a date set for when he would order a special meeting of the Legislature, but the hope is "sooner rather than later."
As National Guard troops patrol the streets of Washington, D.C., President Trump has threatened to send soldiers to other cities across the country to help stop crime, but can they perform law enforcement duties? The laws create a complicated answer.
The push for change at the State Capitol comes after a shooter killed two students and wounded more than 20 others at Annunciation School in Minneapolis. Minnesota's governor met with top lawmakers behind closed doors Tuesday afternoon. WCCO's Caroline Cummings has the latest on where things stand.
Three months after the politically-motivated killing of Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, Democrats selected state Rep. Zack Stephenson to steer the caucus moving forward.
Minnesota's dairy herds have been declared as being unaffected by the bird flu virus after months of sampling, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.
WCCO's Jeff Wagner tries to get to the bottom of this fuzzy phenomenon.
If you've been thinking of buying an electric car, you may want to pounce. A major tax credit is about to expire as part of President Trump's mega-bill.
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.
The wife of the man charged in the deadly, politically motivated shootings of Minnesota lawmakers in June has filed for divorce.
A federal jury indicted three men accused of a string of armed robberies in the Twin Cities last month, temporarily shutting down Minnesota State Fair preparations.
The man accused of killing another man this summer at a St. Paul, Minnesota, homeless encampment is now facing a murder charge.
A southern Minnesota man with at least two prior DWI convictions is accused of again driving drunk and causing a wrong-way crash that killed two people.
As National Guard troops patrol the streets of Washington, D.C., President Trump has threatened to send soldiers to other cities across the country to help stop crime, but can they perform law enforcement duties? The laws create a complicated answer.
Minnesota's dairy herds have been declared as being unaffected by the bird flu virus after months of sampling, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.
The six clinics in Belle Plaine, Caledonia, Montgomery, Northridge, St. Peter and Wells will close by Dec. 10.
Four physicians, who recently resigned from the CDC in protest, tell "Sunday Morning" they believe HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is jeopardizing the nation's public health.
Months before thrill-seeking snowboarders and skiers take to Burnsville, Minnesota's Buck Hill, the site played host to a grueling challenge for a good cause.
A 37-year-old Montevideo, Minnesota, woman is speaking out about her life-changing experience with West Nile virus amid a rise in reported cases.
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."
For most of quarterback J.J. McCarthy's NFL debut, the lights appeared to be too bright for him. But the faith of his Minnesota Vikings coaches and teammates never wavered.
Kyle Hendricks threw seven shutout innings, Chris Taylor and Yoán Moncada hit three-run homers, and the Los Angeles Angels scored all of their runs with two outs in a 12-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night.
Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell has long realized how vital a vastly improved running game is toward his team's status as a legitimate Super Bowl contender.
Kelsey Mitchell scored 18 points and the Indiana Fever wrapped up the regular season with an 83-72 win Tuesday night over the league-leading Minnesota Lynx, who were resting MVP candidate Napheesa Collier.
In the aftermath of the Annunciation shooting, Gov. Tim Walz has announced he will call a special session of the legislature to deal with gun violence. While his proposals would include an assault weapons ban, Republicans have a different agenda.
In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the different proposals and the odds of them passing.
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.
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 National Guard troops patrol the streets of Washington, D.C., President Trump has threatened to send soldiers to other cities across the country to help stop crime, but can they perform law enforcement duties? The laws create a complicated answer.
WCCO's Jeff Wagner tries to get to the bottom of this fuzzy phenomenon.
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.
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.
Clouds are starting to clear and the warming trend is on its way.
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 showers and storms diminish going into Wednesday, potentially turning sunnier with a nice afternoon.
The Twin Cities will be veiled in fog Wednesday morning, while the rest of the week will bring warming temperatures.
The Twin Cities will be veiled in fog Wednesday morning, while the rest of the week will bring warming temperatures.
Clouds are starting to clear and the warming trend is on its way.
This weekend in St. Paul, you can listen to some great jazz music for free at the 24th Annual Selby Avenue JazzFest.
About 1,400 custodians, maintenance workers and food service workers are on strike.
Liz Grey Eagle, with the Germanic-American Institute, previews the upcoming event.
Lifestyles contributor Jasmine Stringer shares some advice for adding healthy breakfast habits to your everyday routine.