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Patterson Showing Depth, Drive In Revival With Vikings
Cordarrelle Patterson was one of the many bright spots for the Vikings in Monday's victory over the Giants.
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Cordarrelle Patterson was one of the many bright spots for the Vikings in Monday's victory over the Giants.
"I can remember when the doctor came back in the room and he had tears in his eyes," John Noonan said.
The Minnesota Vikings went back to work Tuesday with a bounce in their step and belief in their hearts.
Mac Scheuble loves to fish, so that is where he was this summer. He was fishing Lake Waconia with a buddy when a wave hit the boat, throwing him overboard.
People inside the Vikings organization say Adrian Peterson has lost enough before his knee injury Sunday that they have real concerns if he will ever play again for the Vikings.
The Gophers face Colorado State on Saturday and need a win before a nine-game Big 10 schedule starts.
On our Facebook page, Mark Rosen has been sharing his and Mike Max's top picks for the most memorable Vikings wins over the Green Bay Packers.
A Minneapolis cop talks about coaching a youth football team, in a similar program that he credits with keeping him off the streets.
Stefon Diggs is part of the receiver-by-committee the Minnesota Vikings have assembled. But it was Diggs that emerged from the pack in week one, making a statement.
Will it be Shaun Hill or Sam Bradford Sunday? Mike Zimmer says we'll have to wait to find out.
Mike Zimmer coached Terence Newman in Cincinnati and wanted him here. He's glad he made that move.
Vikings coach Mike Zimmer is not naming his starting quarterback against the Packers until Sunday.
Gordy Engel needs to be on the field after what happened to him in August. He lost his daughter, son in law and three grandchildren when a semi driver hit them in a construction zone.
Gophers wrestling coach J Robinson is speaking out after he was fired Wednesday.
University of Minnesota Athletic Director Mark Coyle announced Wednesday that J Robinson has been fired as wrestling coach.
The Gopher football team survived week one, a 30-23 victory over Oregon State. Now, they get a winnable game against Indiana State.
Ben Utecht has been on a bit of a crusade since he left football to make people aware of the dangers of head injuries.
Jayron Kearse wants to make an impact. He did that Thursday night by making an impression.
It is the game beyond the game; what you can learn from football. It is an idea where you take technology and marry it with motivation.
The Minnesota Vikings are trying to make a decision Friday about what quarterback to pursue.
Shannon Currier was the head football coach at Concordia University in St Paul, left for several years and now is back as the head coach.
For the first time since they commenced an investigation, J Robinson is reflecting and talking about the allegations of drugs use and drug sales within his wrestling team.
Tracy Claeys is hoping the water is not too deep. He spent a few days fishing this summer, but when you're the head coach life is different.
Let's say you left your wallet and money back at the TV station, but you were hungry. You go out and ask people for food...and they usually give it to you.
Zach Moore was a giant at Concordia University in St Paul. Playing his way from the rough streets of south Chicago to the NFL has already been a win.
Minneapolis police say the shooting happened on the 1300 block of Lake Street West around 11:30 p.m.
The storms are expected to come in the afternoon and evening before dissipating at night. Chances for severe weather remain low.
The train, which was carrying consumer goods, derailed around 3:15 a.m.
The biggest continuing effect has been on air travel. Carriers canceled thousands of flights on Friday and now have many of their planes and crews in the wrong place.
For two years, three simple numbers have an impact on countless people struggling with mental health.
Minneapolis police say the shooting happened on the 1300 block of Lake Street West around 11:30 p.m.
Anyone who called Blaze Credit Union heard a recorded message saying they're experiencing issued related to the outage.
A 3-year-old is in critical condition after a dog attack in Brooklyn Park on Friday afternoon.
Investigators are looking into what led up to a shooting that left a man dead in Minneapolis on Friday morning.
Rep. Betty McCollum is joining the ranks of Democrats calling on President Biden to step aside from the 2024 race, and she's going further by pushing for Minnesota's governor to be considered for the new prospective ticket.
The train, which was carrying consumer goods, derailed around 3:15 a.m.
Anyone who called Blaze Credit Union heard a recorded message saying they're experiencing issued related to the outage.
A deputy is in stable condition after their squad car went off a south-central Minnesota road and flipped on Thursday evening.
A motorist lost control of their car, went airborne and crashed into the garage roof of a southeastern Minnesota home on Thursday morning.
The new law gives more guidance on child car seats, specifying ages for car seats in addition to the child's size.
The Dunn County Sheriff's Office says the crash happened around 10:46 a.m. at 710th Street and 240th Avenue in Spring Brook.
A group of farmers is changing how they use their land by working with nature to improve their animal's health, along with the soil and water.
A faculty committee has recommended that a former chancellor of the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse be removed from his tenured position over his involvement in adult entertainment.
"I was like, okay we got to do something about this. We have to write a story that actually talks about what it's like to have a disability and that you are just a normal person," said writer Katie Mettner.
There may be no better cultural ambassador for Wisconsin than Charlie Berens.
The Minnesota Vikings are sponsoring girls flag football leagues across the state in an effort to give everyone a chance to play the game.
Spike Moss spent decades fighting for his community, much of that time along Plymouth Avenue.
Veterans who had been living on the street now have a new home in St. Paul as part of the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans' effort to end homelessness.
On the museum's website, a banner reads: "There's no place like home. Donate to keep the ruby slippers where they belong."
Since the crash, the Elk River hockey community has donated more than $16,000 to help Charles Gabrelcik in his recovery.
For two years, three simple numbers have an impact on countless people struggling with mental health.
Rep. Betty McCollum is joining the ranks of Democrats calling on President Biden to step aside from the 2024 race, and she's going further by pushing for Minnesota's governor to be considered for the new prospective ticket.
An anti-abortion group in South Dakota is appealing a judge's dismissal of its lawsuit to remove an abortion rights initiative from the November ballot.
Former President Donald Trump publicly recounted the assassination attempt for the first time during a speech at the Republican National Convention.
Former President Donald Trump placed Corey Comperatore's firefighting helmet and jacket on stage during his address at the Republican National Convention.
The global Microsoft outage is causing mass flight cancellations and delays nationwide Friday, including at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
Whether you plan to hit the water, savor the treats or maybe just stay indoors, Minnesotans are in for a hot summer weekend.
A 2019 blue Hyundai Elantra has given Erin Walters the freedom to travel across the country. That all changed a week ago after she tried renewing her car insurance with State Farm and was denied.
A recent study shows that Minnesota is ranked sixth in the nation for business, with high marks coming from areas judging the state's competitiveness, workforce, infrastructure, economy, quality of life and business friendliness.
TikTok chose to do its media presentation in the Twin Cities at Glam Doll Donuts in south MInneapolis. Among the presenters were two local women who are thriving on the platform.
Minneapolis police say the shooting happened on the 1300 block of Lake Street West around 11:30 p.m.
Investigators are looking into what led up to a shooting that left a man dead in Minneapolis on Friday morning.
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder for allegedly shooting another person in the face after a party in St. Paul last month.
A Virginia man flew to Minnesota to try and meet a teenage girl he allegedly contacted through social media and coerced into creating sexually explicit material, according to an indictment filed by U.S. Department of Justice.
Four people were hospitalized and several businesses sustained damage after a shooting late Wednesday night on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis.
For two years, three simple numbers have an impact on countless people struggling with mental health.
An anti-abortion group in South Dakota is appealing a judge's dismissal of its lawsuit to remove an abortion rights initiative from the November ballot.
Minnesota health care systems are working to recover after a technical outage overnight caused Microsoft systems to go down globally.
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.
Across three-quarters of a century, the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation has treated hundreds of thousands of people with addiction.
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.
Minnesota's largest Black-sponsored festival will ring in its 42nd year this weekend with performances from two of hip hop's most legendary artists.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
Minnesota Vikings' presumed quarterback of the future, J.J. McCarthy, is reportedly signing a four-year contract with the team.
The National Hockey League's top trophy will not be in the Twin Cities on Friday due to flight issues caused by the global IT outage.
This season with the Minnesota Lynx has been as enjoyable as ever for Cheryl Reeve.
The Minnesota Vikings are sponsoring girls flag football leagues across the state in an effort to give everyone a chance to play the game.
Minnesota Twins legend will be officially inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday — and WCCO will be celebrating with a live special.
A presidential race like no other seems like a farfetched fiction novel after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy explores the future of the race amid calls for unity and Trump's gaining momentum in Democratic stronghold states.
A presidential race like no other seems like a farfetched fiction novel after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy explores the future of the race amid calls for unity and Trump's gaining momentum in Democratic stronghold states.
A presidential race like no other seems like a farfetched fiction novel after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy explores the future of the race amid calls for unity and Trump's gaining momentum in Democratic stronghold states.
A presidential race like no other seems like a farfetched fiction novel after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy explores the future of the race amid calls for unity and Trump's gaining momentum in Democratic stronghold states.
Some supporters at Saturday's rally in Pennsylvania were hoping to hear former President Donald Trump announce his vice presidential pick. For now, the assassination attempt is overshadowing everything in this heated presidential race. Esme Murphy has the latest in Talking Points.
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.
Claws, scales, teeth and tails: There's a place in Medford where alligators and snakes have taken over.
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 sounds of summer wouldn't be complete without the familiar tune of mosquitoes buzzing. But did you ever wonder: Why do mosquitoes buzz? Good Question.
The funny bone is anything but funny. So why does it hurt so bad when it gets hit? It turns out there's a "humerus" answer.
It's an age-old question that's been studied for years: When is the best time to exercise? Good Question.
Summer projects around the house are a staple of the season. Figuring out which ones to tackle yourself versus hiring a professional can be tough for beginners.
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.
The storms are expected to come in the afternoon and evening before dissipating at night. Chances for severe weather remain low.
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.
This weekend will be slightly more humid than it has been over the last few days.
This weekend you can expect spotty showers, but nothing severe. Next week, temperatures jump into the 90s.
Spotty storms this weekend give way to a hot week with temperatures getting up to the 90s.
Mike Max speaks one-on-one with Joe Mauer in Cooperstown ahead of his Baseball Hall of Fame induction on Sunday.
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Sara Collins, festival director of the Loring Park Art Festival, shares what visitors can expect.
Adam Duininck, president and CEO of the Minneapolis Downtown Council, shares what makes the Aquatennial special.