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The Santa Clara Police department says four people have been arrested on suspicion of felony assault in the beating of a Vikings fan outside Levi's Stadium following the San Francisco 49ers' 20-3 victory over Minneosta on Monday night. One was a season ticketholder. Police said Friday the arrests were made late Thursday. When police arrived to the scene after the game all parties involved had left.
Teddy Bridgewater air-mailed his tight end. He missed open receivers streaking down the field. He even checked down on a Hail Mary. For a player whose biggest strength is supposed to be an unflappable demeanor, the Minnesota Vikings quarterback sure looked rattled in a ghastly season-opening loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Monday night.
The Minnesota Vikings face off against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on September 14, 2015 in Santa Clara, California.
WCCO's Mike Max talked with the Vikings' Adrian Peterson about what this first game of the 2015-2016 season means, what fame means, and what he wants people to know who he has become over the past year. Here is a transcription of their exclusive interview.
It's a big night for the Minnesota Vikings. They kick off the 2015 season Monday in California.
The Minnesota Vikings have an ambitious goal for development of the suburban property where they want to build their new headquarters, including retail, housing and a small stadium for youth football games.
Most of those preseason stars who slalomed their way into the end zone or smashed into ball carriers now get to watch the real elite NFL players take the stage. Some of them might even join the upper echelon in 2015. Here are some players on the verge of breakthroughs to keep an eye on.
The Minnesota Vikings have kept undrafted rookie Taylor Heinicke as their third quarterback and underdog cornerback Marcus Sherels for the fifth straight season. The NFL's roster reduction deadline for the regular season was Saturday, when the Vikings acquired offensive lineman Jeremiah Sirles in a trade with San Diego and released 22 players to reach the 53-player limit.
BS Sports Network will stream some regular-season NFL games online for the first time. The first available game will be the New York Jets and Miami Dolphins match-up from London on October 4.
Minnesota's Adrian Peterson will be on the sideline when the Vikings play in Dallas this weekend. Peterson grew up rooting for the Cowboys as a kid in East Texas. But the team is being cautious with the franchise running back.
Records show a subcontractor involved in a fatal accident at the Minnesota Viking stadium construction site has received numerous citations for violating safety standards at its worksites.
While Minnesota Vikings General Manager Rick Spielman was at work at TCF Bank Stadium last week with his team, his son JD was helping defending state champion Eden Prairie High School beat Totino-Grace -- and he hardly missed a play. "[I] had our game in one ear and his game in the other ear on the radio, and then had it streamed on my computer," Rick Spielman said.
The NFL Players Association remains at odds with the league regarding Adrian Peterson's suspension, despite the resumption of the running back's career with the Minnesota Vikings more than two months ago.
Hall of Fame receiver Cris Carter has issued an apology for telling NFL rookies at a league symposium in 2014 that they should "get a fall guy" to help them avoid trouble. Carter posted his apology on Twitter after an ESPN article drew attention to the remarks he made during a presentation last year.
Fans heading to the Minnesota Vikings preseason game at TCF Bank Stadium are being urged to prepare for stormy weather. The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch Saturday afternoon for many Minnesota counties -- including Hennepin -- until 11 p.m.
Brooks Bollinger won a Rose Bowl. He spent six years in the NFL and was sacked 49 times. But his most daunting task yet may be coaching at his wife's alma mater, Cretin-Derham Hall.
Fans will not be able to see a Minnesota Vikings game played at U.S. Bank Stadium for about another year -- unless they play video games. The future home of the Vikings is featured in the new "Madden 16."
It feels like the Minnesota Vikings' coaches are just waiting for someone to unseat Robert Blanton, who started 13 games last season largely because they felt he was the best of some not-great options. If they are waiting to be wowed, maybe Antone Exum Jr. just needs another game.
Christian Ponder is under no illusions about what kind of reaction he'll get when he returns to Minnesota. Ponder even joked that he might even respond to the expected harsh treatment with a bow when he takes on the Vikings in an exhibition game for the Oakland Raiders on Friday night.
When Carter Bykowski went down with a torn pectoral muscle this week, it not only depleted the Minnesota Vikings' depth on the offensive line. It also underscored a problem the Vikings have been trying to diagnose since earlier this summer.
A formidable NFL team, the Minnesota Vikings are a spectacular sight. As football season starts, NFL fans will be lining up eagerly to see the Vikings and their opponents. But if you can't get a stadium seat, a good metro sports bar is one of the best places for catching the playoffs.
The NFL and University of Minnesota have won the latest round in a legal fight over the ability of off-duty officers to carry handguns at Minnesota Vikings games.
Mississippi quarterback Ryan Buchanan straps on a headset that covers his eyes, and instantly, he sees a scene that looks like a video game, all set from his perspective.
Adrian Peterson did not practice again on Thursday because of a bruised thigh. To hear coach Mike Zimmer describe his team's final practice of training camp in Mankato, none of his other players did, either. An angry Zimmer cut practice short on Thursday morning.
Pro Football Hall of Famer Frank Gifford has died. He was 84. In a statement released by NBC News on Sunday, his family said Gifford died suddenly at his Connecticut home of natural causes that morning.
Authorities believe a fire at a southern Minnesota fraternity house was intentionally set.
Showers and storms will pester parts of Minnesota on Wednesday, with the bulk of the action in the Twin Cities expected in the afternoon.
Air traffic controllers urgently and repeatedly ordered the pilots of a Spirit Airlines flight to turn away from Air Force One over Long Island, New York as Air Force One took President Trump and others to a state visit to the U.K.
The FBI is searching for Donald Henson, of Penn Hills, who is accused of ramming his car into the Pittsburgh field office entrance gate.
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.
On Tuesday, White Bear Lake Area High School in Minnesota faced Cottage Grove's Park High School in boys varsity soccer. It wasn't a typical game; it was one dedicated to mental health awareness.
A Wright County, Minnesota, woman is facing charges after police say two elementary school students overdosed on hallucinogenic mushrooms.
The first recreational marijuana dispensary not owned by a tribe opened for business in Minnesota on Tuesday.
It was a major milestone for the Annunciation Catholic School community on Tuesday as students returned to the classroom for the first time since the tragic shooting.
It's the time of year when many parents see their kids head off to college, and one couple is channeling those feelings into a comedy show with heart.
Authorities believe a fire at a southern Minnesota fraternity house was intentionally set.
The first recreational marijuana dispensary not owned by a tribe opened for business in Minnesota on Tuesday.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday announced his plans to seek reelection, launching a rare bid for a third consecutive term that would make history if he wins.
From Sept. 3 to 7, Minnesota saw temperatures ranging from 11 to 15 degrees below average, with highs barely creeping into the 60s followed by nights in the mid-40s.
Five students and a driver are recovering after two school buses collided in Oakland Township, Minnesota, Monday afternoon, according to the Freeborn County Sheriff's Office.
After decades of scouring the bottom of Lake Michigan, searchers have finally found the wreckage of a cargo schooner that sank during a ferocious storm almost 140 years ago off the Wisconsin coastline.
A Wisconsin state senator who came in third in the Democratic primary for governor in 2018 is running again.
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.
We Can Ride is both Minnesota's oldest and its largest therapeutic riding program, offering horseback riding opportunities for those living with disabilities.
To honor those killed on 9/11, many are turning to service. In St. Paul, Minnesota, hundreds of volunteers are packing meals for those in need.
"Confidence is core in what we do, and I think we are talking about a woman's confidence in her experience, her network and how she presents herself for an interview and on the job," Megan Meuli, vice president of development at Dress for Success, said.
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.
President Trump and the first lady are in the United Kingdom for a rare second state visit to the country.
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.
The man authorities believe assassinated political activist Charlie Kirk last week appeared in court for the first time on Tuesday. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez has the details.
North suburban voters have chosen a replacement for the former DFL House leader killed in her home this summer.
The 2026 Minnesota governor's race officially kicked off on Tuesday when Gov. Tim Walz ended the speculation about if he would throw his hat in the ring once more or bow out.
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.
Most people don't think of September as an ideal time to open an ice cream shop, especially here in Minnesota. But for Andrew McNattin, the timing didn't matter.
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.
A Wright County, Minnesota, woman is facing charges after police say two elementary school students overdosed on hallucinogenic mushrooms.
A 19-year-old man faces charges in the fatal shooting of a St. Olaf College football player last week.
Luigi Mangione appeared in court Tuesday in Manhattan, where two state terrorism charges were thrown out, but the murder charge will stand.
A man accused of raping a woman at knifepoint near Cedar Lake in Minneapolis, then kidnapping her in June 2024, has pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, according to online court records updated on Monday.
A Cloquet, Minnesota, man is facing charges after an investigation Monday into reportedly stolen checks from a mailbox in Carlton County led to deputies identifying 14 victims, the sheriff's office said.
A bipartisan bill that's cleared a key hurdle in the U.S. Senate would boost federal support for families of firefighters who died from cancer linked to their jobs.
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.
It's the time of year when many parents see their kids head off to college, and one couple is channeling those feelings into a comedy show with heart.
One of Hollywood's leading actors, Robert Redford starred in such movies as "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "The Way We Were."
Netflix's "Adolescence" won big at the 77th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, earning six awards, including best limited series.
Don't miss a moment of the 2025 Emmys. Here's how to watch the action live, from the red carpet to the awards show.
Video game fans will hear the work of musicians Stef "P.O.S" Alexander and Dwynell Roland under the newest version of the skateboarding game, "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4."
Champlin Park and Centennial battled in a big matchup of north suburb schools on Friday night. Plus, see how the Park Center Pirates in Osseo are preserving the legacy of a former player who died after a battle with cancer.
David Bednar just held on to get the final three outs, and the New York Yankees held on to beat the Minnesota Twins 10-9 after nearly wasting a nine-run lead.
Bueckers finished the season with the third most points ever by a rookie and second most assists.
Simeon Woods Richardson struck out a career-high 11 over six innings and Austin Martin drove in four runs to lead the Minnesota Twins over the New York Yankees 7-0.
Toro and the Minnesota Twins teamed up to renovate the Phillips neighborhood field, which had not been updated in 20 years.
The shooting of Charlie Kirk is the latest in a series of violent shocks that have left the nation reeling. With Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz set to call a special session to deal with gun violence, the debate over security for public officials intensifies.
The CDC, along with the Food and Drug Administration, now recommends the COVID vaccines for people 65 and over as well as for people ages 5 to 64 with at least one underlying condition that increases their risk of severe COVID.
More than five years after the COVID pandemic, there has been a dramatic change in the CDC guidelines that is leading to confusion and a lot of people not being eligible to get vaccinated.
More than five years after the COVID pandemic, there has been a dramatic change in the CDC guidelines that is leading to confusion and a lot of people not being eligible to get vaccinated. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with the commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Health, Dr. Brooke Cunningham, about the evolving guidelines.
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.
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 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.
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 Sept. 3 to 7, Minnesota saw temperatures ranging from 11 to 15 degrees below average, with highs barely creeping into the 60s followed by nights in the mid-40s.
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.
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.
Showers and storms will pester parts of Minnesota on Wednesday, with the bulk of the action in the Twin Cities expected in the afternoon.
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.
Showers and storms are possible for parts of Minnesota on Wednesday, with the Twin Cities likely to get hit in the afternoon.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says showers and possible thunderstorms arrive by late afternoon tomorrow
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says it won't be as warm tomorrow, but highs will remain above average tomorrow and it'll stay humid.
DFLer XP Lee won the special election in District 34B, plus more of the day’s top stories.
President Trump and the first lady are in the United Kingdom for a rare second state visit to the country.
Showers and storms are possible for parts of Minnesota on Wednesday, with the Twin Cities likely to get hit in the afternoon.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says showers and possible thunderstorms arrive by late afternoon tomorrow
A key ingredient for hot dish keeps getting more and more expensive and causing sticker shock at butcher shops and grocery stores. Why is ground beef so expensive? Good Question. Jeff Wagner explains how the cattle industry has become a cash cow.