Former Vikings QB Sam Darnold reportedly signing with Seahawks
Sam Darnold, who had a surprisingly strong season as the Minnesota Vikings' starter last season, will sign with the Seattle Seahawks in free agency, according to NFL media.
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Sam Darnold, who had a surprisingly strong season as the Minnesota Vikings' starter last season, will sign with the Seattle Seahawks in free agency, according to NFL media.
Even after a 14-3 season, the Minnesota Vikings have plenty of holes to fill, and with few draft picks, general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah could be a major player in free agency for a second straight year.
The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms on a two-year, $20 million contract with running back Aaron Jones that prevents the popular veteran from reaching free agency after a solid debut with his former rival.
Ahead of free agency, the Minnesota Vikings have locked up one of their young secondary players.
The Minnesota Vikings declined to apply the franchise tag to Sam Darnold before Tuesday's deadline, meaning the quarterback is likely to hit free agency next week.
For Jared Allen, the honor of being named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame comes not from seeing his name enshrined, but from seeing all of the names among which his will now stand.
More girls and women will soon be able to show their skills on the football field.
The Minnesota Vikings once again scored highly in the players' union's annual satisfaction survey.
As has become standard for the pair, Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell and general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah were extremely diplomatic when talking about the team's quarterback situation Tuesday.
The Minnesota Vikings have the best home stadium gameday experience in the NFL, according to a new league survey.
Kluwe had been protesting the city's decision to display a plaque that features the words "Magical," "Alluring," "Galvanizing" and "Adventurous" — which spells out MAGA.
The team has the cap space to make a few splashes, but not premium draft capital.
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell has been voted the 2024 Associated Press Coach of the Year.
Jared Allen was a four-time All-Pro who finished his career with 136 sacks, including a league-leading 22 in 2011 for Minnesota.
The Jacksonville Jaguars are assembling one of the NFL's youngest coaching staffs.
The Minnesota Twins say retired stars Tony Oliva and Kent Hrbek are recovering from strokes suffered days apart.
Byron Buxton and Trevor Larnach homered help the Minnesota Twins beat the last-place Chicago White Sox 6-3 on Wednesday night.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
Kirill Kaprizov had two goals and an assist as the Minnesota Wild took advantage of turnover-prone Vegas and beat the Golden Knights 5-2, tying the first-round playoff series at a game apiece.
Luka Doncic had 31 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers fought back to even their first-round series with the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 94-85 victory in Game 2.
Bailey Ober worked six strong innings to win his second straight start, Trevor Larnach hit a two-run homer and Byron Buxton made a diving catch to end the game and seal the Minnesota Twins' 4-2 win over the Chicago White Sox.
In the back of Beloved Studios in Roseville, Minnesota, JC Stroebel and Jesse George are equal parts tattoo artist and superfan.
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards put on a fine performance in a Game 1 win over the Los Angeles Lakers, but it's his antics off the court that have drawn the attention of the NBA.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says a state lawsuit filed against the Trump administration intends to protect transgender children.
A dogged divide drew crowds to a Minnetonka, Minnesota, park board meeting as the city debates its new leash rules.
A 51-year-old Chaska, Minnesota, man pleaded guilty Wednesday to child sex abuse charges — a crime he's been convicted of before.
Police south of the Twin Cities say a crash killed a motorcyclist and injured two others late Tuesday afternoon.
Investigators say the incident began when a brother and sister got into an argument over the power of attorney for their mother, a patient at the hospital.
As Minnesotans gear up for the growing season, the University of Minnesota has a warning about where you buy your plants.
Jay Cooke State Park in Carlton County, Minnesota, is turning 110 years old this year.
As Minnesotans gear up for the growing season, the University of Minnesota has a warning about where you buy your plants.
Authorities say they believe a southern Minnesota man accused of theft and online threats may have been planning a "mass casualty event."
Minnesotans love to claim Bob Dylan as their own, but they may want to think twice about sharing a quote on Pope Francis purporting to be from the iconic musician.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz in his State of the State address on Wednesday called on the divided legislature to work together in the crucial final weeks of the session.
Guidance from the Democratic governor of Wisconsin's administration to state employees about what to do if immigration officials or other federal agents show up at their workplace is drawing fire from Republicans.
The bull elk was found on private property in Black River Falls on March 18.
Wisconsin health officials are calling a significant spike in congenital syphilis over the last several years "especially concerning."
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled that the Democratic governor legally used the state's uniquely powerful veto to lock in a school funding increase for 400 years.
Storms moving through Wisconsin brought large amounts hail Friday morning.
The 17 crop art portraits on display depict themes of civic engagement, justice and community.
The birth of a child is typically the happiest day in a parent's life. But for a Minneapolis family, it started a mother's fight for her life.
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Cheap Trick and Ludacris are slated to headline Taste of Minnesota this year.
Low enrollment at Chelsea Heights Elementary School has impacted funding for music and arts programs, leaving staff to figure out how they will still deliver creative classes for students.
Avianah Drakeford was born with sickle cell disease, a genetic disorder that negatively affects how blood moves around the body. It's not life-threatening, but it is life-altering.
Gov. Tim Walz declared the state of our state is “as strong as it’s ever been” in his annual speech in St. Paul. He says that stands in contrast to what he calls chaos 1,000 miles away in Washington, D.C. Caroline Cummings joins us now with the latest from the Capitol.
Minnesota's governor will deliver his yearly "State of the State" address to a closely divided Capitol. WCCO's Caroline Cummings is there live with a look at what we can expect to hear tonight.
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin announced Wednesday he is retiring and will not run for reelection in 2026.
Two U.S. retailers warned President Trump his sweeping tariff policy could disrupt supply chains and lead to empty shelves in the coming weeks.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has not given any press briefings in the briefing room but has used the room as a backdrop for TV hits with Fox News.
Pork carnitas products sold at Aldi stores nationwide maybe contaminated with pieces of metal, according to a public health alert from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
While 4/20 is a celebratory time for her, My Little CBD Co., owner Lynn Bialick said she is surprised at how long it's taking just to set up a cannabis marketplace.
Target's chief executive officer has met with the Rev. Al Sharpton, whose civil rights organization has encouraged consumers to avoid U.S. retailers that scaled backed their diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
A Minnesota company is offering the chance to own never-before-seen pieces of music history.
A company that makes baby food for Target is recalling more than 25,000 packages of a product because it may contain elevated levels of lead.
A 51-year-old Chaska, Minnesota, man pleaded guilty Wednesday to child sex abuse charges — a crime he's been convicted of before.
Investigators say the incident began when a brother and sister got into an argument over the power of attorney for their mother, a patient at the hospital.
A jury on Tuesday found a 38-year-old man guilty in the stabbing of a man found dead in a car in Crystal, Minnesota, last March.
Authorities say they believe a southern Minnesota man accused of theft and online threats may have been planning a "mass casualty event."
Upon learning that David Powers' whereabouts were unknown, the judge issued a bench warrant for his arrest and continued the trial.
It's only the second case in the state this year, following 70 cases in 2024 — the second highest total in the past 15 years.
In 2019, city officials in Northfield, Minnesota said the town's water supply tested for high levels of manganese.
Across several networks and streaming channels, you'll often find a dramatic depiction of life in a hospital.
Pork carnitas products sold at Aldi stores nationwide maybe contaminated with pieces of metal, according to a public health alert from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
Applications for free state health care by undocumented Minnesota residents are exceeding expectations.
A series of timeless movie trailers has inspired a Minnesota filmmaker to produce a documentary about their history.
Minnesotans love to claim Bob Dylan as their own, but they may want to think twice about sharing a quote on Pope Francis purporting to be from the iconic musician.
Meghan Trainor will perform at the Grandstand this year, the Minnesota State Fair announced.
Across several networks and streaming channels, you'll often find a dramatic depiction of life in a hospital.
Monday marks nine years since the death of Minnesota superstar Prince, and his former home and recording studio marked the occasion by inviting fans for a day of remembrance.
The Minnesota Twins say retired stars Tony Oliva and Kent Hrbek are recovering from strokes suffered days apart.
Byron Buxton and Trevor Larnach homered help the Minnesota Twins beat the last-place Chicago White Sox 6-3 on Wednesday night.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
Kirill Kaprizov had two goals and an assist as the Minnesota Wild took advantage of turnover-prone Vegas and beat the Golden Knights 5-2, tying the first-round playoff series at a game apiece.
Luka Doncic had 31 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers fought back to even their first-round series with the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 94-85 victory in Game 2.
The U.S. House recently passed the SAVE Act, which requires proof of citizenship to vote. The bill has resulted in a heated debate on what ID requirements should be needed to vote.
The U.S. House recently passed the SAVE Act, which requires proof of citizenship to vote.
Domestic violence groups across Minnesota and the surrounding region are struggling to determine how they will be able to effectively serve people if proposed federal funding cuts go into effect.
Domestic violence services are in jeopardy amid federal funding cuts. In Talking Points, one of the biggest centers in Minnesota is bracing for an uncertain funding future.
At the State Capitol, there is a bipartisan effort to limit the authority of homeowner association (HOA) boards and make their dealings more transparent.
Jay Cooke State Park in Carlton County, Minnesota, is turning 110 years old this year.
Easter is this weekend, and chances are a park in rural Redwood County will be a popular destination.
April 15 will be the 113th anniversary of the day the Titanic sank in the North Atlantic, taking with it 1,500 lives. From news to movies, people still marvel over what happened.
It's sap-tapping season in our state. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how an Otter Tail County man landed in the Maple Syrup Hall of Fame.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows how one group is unearthing a bit of history.
Electrical currents travel in an instant, but the effort to ensure that electricity is generated in a carbon-free way is a years-long journey.
Across several networks and streaming channels, you'll often find a dramatic depiction of life in a hospital.
A sure sign of spring might be flowing outside your home starting Wednesday. Streets will be soaked, but it won't be thanks to Mother Nature — fire hydrants are getting flushed.
No matter how you take your coffee, there are endless ways to create the morning staple.
Being married has its benefits, but a new study found that staying single late in life might actually be better for your brain.
A spring snowstorm dropped several inches of plowable snow overnight in the Twin Cities and other parts of Minnesota.
Six Minnesota Vikings made the initial roster for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games, the most in 15 years.
Regions Hospital and Children's Minnesota share photos of their tiniest patients dressed to the nines for Halloween.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Thursday night due to the arrival of a severe geomagnetic storm.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Monday night.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says it will be cooler tomorrow with clouds and rain showers.
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 Chris Shaffer says rain showers are possible in southern Minnesota overnight and early tomorrow with heavier rain arriving later Thursday.
Rain will move in late Wednesday night and become more widespread Thursday afternoon and evening, especially from the Twin Cities east, says meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
Rain is expected to move in overnight and will possibly become more widespread Thursday afternoon.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says it will be cooler tomorrow with clouds and rain showers.
Happy Birthday to Jay Cooke! The state park in Carlton County turns 110 years old this year. In this week’s Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us why Mother Nature and a man-made structure keep visitors coming back.
Some of Minnesota's Special Olympians took to a new field Wednesday night. Photojournalist Joe Van Ryn takes us to CHS Field in St. Paul, where the Saints are pitching in to help support some awesome athletes.
Court documents are giving us a clearer picture of what happened when a metro hospital went into lockdown yesterday.
A dogged divide is drawing crowds to a Minnetonka park board meeting. Our Frankie McLister explains the new leash rules the city is debating.
