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'Can't Win Football Games Doing That': Vikings Doomed By Penalties In Season Opener
The Minnesota Vikings wore purple jerseys and white pants for their season opener. The yellow flags were an unplanned and unwelcomed accessory.
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The Minnesota Vikings wore purple jerseys and white pants for their season opener. The yellow flags were an unplanned and unwelcomed accessory.
The Minnesota Vikings overcame a choppy start to storm back and tie the game after regulation against the Cincinnati Bengals. Then a huge mistake by their reliable star running back doomed their chances in overtime.
Undrafted in 1962, Tingelhoff played 17 years for the Vikings and was never sidelined once. His games started streak is the third longest in NFL history, behind only Brett Favre (297) and Jim Marshall (270). Philip Rivers tied Tingelhoff last season before retiring.
The Minnesota Vikings are slated to open the regular NFL season Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals. But instead of talking to former athletes or football experts about the game, Jason DeRusha headed to Como Zoo to get some insight on tigers.
Stefon Diggs will always have a special place in Vikings fans' hearts thanks to the Minneapolis Miracle, but even he is willing to admit his time in Minnesota came to an acrimonious end.
Stefon Diggs no longer needs to worry about whether he'll be accepted in Buffalo.
The right side of the Minnesota Vikings' offensive line is locked down for the foreseeable future.
Though the depth chart could change before Sunday's game, it provides some insight into several position battles fans have been curious about.
Without the time to wait to rebuild the defense through the draft, the Vikings dived headfirst into free agency and loaded up on polished veterans.
The Minnesota Vikings switched specialists again right before the regular season, signing former Pittsburgh punter Jordan Berry and releasing Britton Colquitt on Thursday.
The Minnesota Vikings made plenty of moves to narrow the roster down to 53 players ahead of the NFL deadline Tuesday afternoon -- putting veteran defensive end Everson Griffen on a emotional rollercoaster ride in the process.
Minnesota Vikings tight end Irv Smith, Jr.'s season is reportedly likely over after he underwent surgery on his knee.
The Minnesota Vikings have reportedly traded with the New York Jets to bring in some tight end help, Chris Herndon.
The Minnesota Vikings were dealt their first injury setback of the season, with knee surgery scheduled for on-the-rise tight end Irv Smith Jr. that will likely sideline him for at least a few games.
Harrison Smith is likely to be a Viking for his entire career after signing a contract extension with the team that drafted him in 2012.
The Minnesota Vikings have signed eight-year veteran cornerback Fabian Moreau.
Matt Wallner hit a two-run homer and came within inches of another round-tripper as the Minnesota Twins finally won a game in New York by beating the Mets 8-3.
Katie Ledecky won her first gold medal at the Paris Olympics, claiming a record-tying 12th Olympic medal in women's swimming.
Sean Manaea struck out a season-best 11 over seven dominant innings, pitching the New York Mets to a 2-0 victory against the Minnesota Twins.
The Minnesota Twins acquired right-handed pitcher Trevor Richards from the Toronto Blue Jays before the major league non-waiver trade deadline.
Suni Lee and USA Gymnastics won team gold on Tuesday at the Paris Olympics. Some of the closest people to Lee watched her compete during a watch party at Little Canada's Midwest Gymnastics, where the Olympian trains.
The U.S., which has won the most Olympic medals of any country in history, has now earned more than 3,000 medals between the summer and winter games.
Australia's Kaylee McKeown knocked off Minnesota native and world-record holder Regan Smith in the 100 back on Tuesday night, defending the title she won at the Tokyo Games.
Ilona Maher raised both arms triumphantly as the U.S. women's rugby team secured a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Games.
Andy Baseman is using his own experience being homeless to make Metro Transit light rail trains safer. He's there to help people who are struggling, not enable them.
The St. Paul Police Department says one person died in a shooting at the intersection of Charles Avenue and Galtier Street.
The Aliveness Project will step in to help Minnesotans living with HIV after Rainbow Health, a leading advocate for those living with HIV, announced it will be shutting its doors with only hours of notice, coming as a sudden shock to its now former employees.
For the third summer in a row, law enforcement is targeting illegal guns and the most violent criminals in Minneapolis.
Hazelden Betty Ford has launched a free virtual program that helps Native American community members address generational trauma and the various struggles that come with it.
The countdown is on to Election Day, and the spotlight is on the conservative blueprint called "Project 2025". In Talking Points, Esme Murphy dives into what this roadmap would look like and the legal challenges it could face.
Data from the Minnesota Department of Health shows that the suicide rate in the state fell from 2022 to 2023.
A man found dead in a burning apartment last week in Duluth has raised the suspicion of authorities, prompting further investigation.
As documented cases of bird flu continue to grow in Minnesota, at least nine cow herds have also seen outbreaks — including in Benton County.
Volunteers stepped up to save a deer sanctuary in central Minnesota.
The courtroom in Hudson, Wisconsin was packed Wednesday with those who wanted to learn Miu's fate, as well as to hear victims give their impact statements before the judge.
Nicolae Miu, the 54-year-old man who stabbed multiple people on the Apple River in 2022 and was convicted of homicide and other charges, was sentenced to 20 years in prison Wednesday.
Two women were killed in a single-vehicle crash in northwestern Wisconsin Saturday night, and authorities believe speed and alcohol were factors.
A Wisconsin man fled to Ireland and sought asylum to avoid a prison sentence for joining a mob's attack on the U.S. Capitol over three years ago, federal authorities allege in a court filing Tuesday.
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff will campaign for his wife, Vice President Harris, on Saturday in Wisconsin.
Andy Baseman is using his own experience being homeless to make Metro Transit light rail trains safer. He's there to help people who are struggling, not enable them.
Two grocery stores will open in Minneapolis. One on the northside and one of the southside, bringing relief to some communities that need it.
City and community leaders in Minneapolis on Monday detailed an ordinance that they hope will reduce the amount of hazardous vacant buildings.
Lisa Ishchenko is in the U.S. for the first time – away from her family, away from her life as a medical student, away from the war that still makes itself known daily in her home country of Ukraine.
The Minnesota Vikings are sponsoring girls flag football leagues across the state in an effort to give everyone a chance to play the game.
The countdown is on to Election Day, and the spotlight is on the conservative blueprint called "Project 2025". In Talking Points, Esme Murphy dives into what this roadmap would look like and the legal challenges it could face.
Former President Donald Trump took questions from Black journalists in Chicago, but the appearance quickly turned hostile.
The Pentagon did not release details of the plea deal.
Former President Donald Trump's appearance before the National Association of Black Journalists in Chicago quickly turned hostile on Wednesday.
The countdown is on to Election Day, and the spotlight is on the conservative blueprint called "Project 2025". Some of Project 2025's proposals include eliminating federal departments, replacing civil service jobs with political appointments and parental control over schools. Esme Murphy spoke with Constitutional law expert Professor David Schultz with Hamline University about the legal challenges it faces.
Two grocery stores will open in Minneapolis. One on the northside and one of the southside, bringing relief to some communities that need it.
Starting Sunday, customers can bring a used denim item — any brand, in any condition — to a Target store and trade it in for a coupon worth 20% off a new denim purchase.
Days after the massive IT meltdown that led to thousands of canceled flights across the United States, Delta Air Lines says normal operations should finally resume on Thursday.
Fewer Delta passengers are fighting to find a flight Wednesday. You can see the difference at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport as the carrier's CEO says the airline has largely recovered from the outsized impact it experienced from last week's CrowdStrike outage.
As Delta Air Lines works to get back on track after it canceled hundreds of flights over the weekend, customers are left wondering how they can get reimbursed if they are left stranded at the airport.
The St. Paul Police Department says one person died in a shooting at the intersection of Charles Avenue and Galtier Street.
For the third summer in a row, law enforcement is targeting illegal guns and the most violent criminals in Minneapolis.
The courtroom in Hudson, Wisconsin was packed Wednesday with those who wanted to learn Miu's fate, as well as to hear victims give their impact statements before the judge.
A 19-year-old woman is recovering after she was shot in the leg on Tuesday night on St. Paul's east side, according to police.
Nicolae Miu, the 54-year-old man who stabbed multiple people on the Apple River in 2022 and was convicted of homicide and other charges, was sentenced to 20 years in prison Wednesday.
The Aliveness Project will step in to help Minnesotans living with HIV after Rainbow Health, a leading advocate for those living with HIV, announced it will be shutting its doors with only hours of notice, coming as a sudden shock to its now former employees.
Hazelden Betty Ford has launched a free virtual program that helps Native American community members address generational trauma and the various struggles that come with it.
Data from the Minnesota Department of Health shows that the suicide rate in the state fell from 2022 to 2023.
Why do we have intense dreams when we're sick? There could be a couple of variables involved.
The mother of a woman who overdosed twice and died in a Brooklyn Park assisted living facility has filed a lawsuit alleging medical negligence.
Minnesota Twins fans who subscribe to Comcast will soon be able to watch their favorite sports team again after it reached an agreement with their distributor.
Charli XCX, George Clooney and Spike Lee are among the celebrities who say they are supporting Kamala Harris' campaign to become the first woman president of the United States.
Organizers were looking for a new location that had the infrastructure to host the festival and support its growth.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
From major floods to a major festival — work is underway to transform St. Paul's Harriet Island into an oasis for festivalgoers.
The Minnesota Vikings have signed eight-year veteran cornerback Fabian Moreau.
Matt Wallner hit a two-run homer and came within inches of another round-tripper as the Minnesota Twins finally won a game in New York by beating the Mets 8-3.
Katie Ledecky won her first gold medal at the Paris Olympics, claiming a record-tying 12th Olympic medal in women's swimming.
Sean Manaea struck out a season-best 11 over seven dominant innings, pitching the New York Mets to a 2-0 victory against the Minnesota Twins.
The Minnesota Twins acquired right-handed pitcher Trevor Richards from the Toronto Blue Jays before the major league non-waiver trade deadline.
The countdown is on to Election Day, and the spotlight is on the conservative blueprint called "Project 2025". In Talking Points, Esme Murphy dives into what this roadmap would look like and the legal challenges it could face.
The countdown is on to Election Day, and the spotlight is on the conservative blueprint called "Project 2025". Some of Project 2025's proposals include eliminating federal departments, replacing civil service jobs with political appointments and parental control over schools. Esme Murphy spoke with Constitutional law expert Professor David Schultz with Hamline University about the legal challenges it faces.
The countdown is on to Election Day, and the spotlight is on the conservative blueprint called "Project 2025". In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with political analysts, Amy Koch, a Republican, and Abou Amara, a Democrat, about the roadmap for a new Republican administration prepared by the Heritage Foundation.
The countdown is on to Election Day, and the spotlight is on the conservative blueprint called "Project 2025". In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Professor Larry Jacobs from the University of Minnesota about the roadmap proposed for a new Republican administration prepared by the Heritage Foundation
It's only been a week since President Biden dropped out, and the reaction to Kamala Harris at the top of the ticket appears to have energized Democrats in Minnesota and across the country.
Summer is roller coaster season in Minnesota. And there's one up north that provides a different kind of experience. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how pure gravity fuels the Timber Twister.
Instead of watching old, classic cars leave the state, a museum in Wright County is trying to keep them around at the Veit Museum near Buffalo.
When Belgian immigrants settled in Ghent, they brought along rolle bolle — a sport that's sort of a cross between curling and lawn bowling — but you don't play with a ball, you play with a bolle.
The town of Remer is surrounded by hundreds of acres of woods and marshes. A perfect place for squirrels, deer, bears and maybe even Bigfoot.
Native Americans, Swedish immigrants and even cattle thieves have all taken shelter in a little spot along the St. Croix River.
Why do we have intense dreams when we're sick? There could be a couple of variables involved.
A major decision awaits Vice President Harris. The presumptive Democratic nominee for president will soon announce her running mate.
Kids can find all sorts of things in the water, but it's what you can't see that can stick with swimmers once they get out.
It's the height of July and primetime in America for swimming, fishing and, in some cases, sunburns. This is the time of year when it's easy to get too much sun.
Energy drinks have been around since the 1940s, and in recent years, they've become all the buzz — especially with young people. But studies have shown they may not be as popular with our hearts.
The Minnesota State Fair has announced its new offerings for 2024, and they include plenty of fried foods, plenty of dairy, and plenty of sweet corn. See the full roster of new items here.
Thousands lined the streets of Hennepin Avenue on Sunday for the Twin Cities Pride Parade.
Many Minnesotans will be cleaning up Thursday from a storm system that brought sizable hail, heavy winds and possible tornado touchdowns.
Minnesotans were delighted by an otherworldly light show Friday night that was on a level the state hadn't seen in nearly two decades.
Many Minnesotans were treated to a stunning double rainbow on Thursday.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says much of southern Minnesota is under a severe thunderstorm watch until 1 a.m. Thursday.
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 a flash flood warning is in effect for part of Minnesota after heavy rain Wednesday evening.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer is tracking severe storms as they move through Minnesota Wednesday evening.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer has your latest forecast.
Minneapolis police say they've made 44 arrests in just two days of "Operation Safe Summer."
Police in St. Paul are investigating a deadly shooting Wednesday evening in the city's Frogtown neighborhood.
A second round of storms is moving through the state Wednesday night, and they've packed a punch.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says much of southern Minnesota is under a severe thunderstorm watch until 1 a.m. Thursday.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says a flash flood warning is in effect for part of Minnesota after heavy rain Wednesday evening.