Top 10 most Minnesota Vikings-esque stories of 2023
Here, in no particular order, are the 10 stories from 2023 that best sum up the Vikings as a franchise.
Man fatally stabbed in south Minneapolis, woman in custody
Police say a man was stabbed to death in south Minneapolis Sunday morning and a woman is in custody.
Lions hold off Vikings' comeback for 30-24 win
Despite a late comeback effort, Nick Mullens' four interceptions were too much to overcome and the Minnesota Vikings lost to the Lions 30-24 on Sunday.
Massive loon sculpture planned near Allianz Field in St. Paul
Loon fans who were disappointed in the bird's absence from the state flag can take solace in the knowledge a massive loon sculpture is planned for St. Paul's United Village.
Cougar killed on Golden Valley interstate to be taxidermized for educational display
A cougar that traveled hundreds of miles from Nebraska to the Twin Cities before being hit and killed on an interstate highway will be taxidermized and put on display for educational purposes.
Minnesota's new state flag design is finalized
Minnesota leaders have finally settled on a new state flag, ending weeks of passionate debate about the redesigned symbol.
Minneapolis police investigating homicide in Linden Hills
Police are investigating after a woman was killed in Minneapolis' Linden Hills neighborhood Sunday night.
Minnesota Vikings RB Alexander Mattison, RT Brian O'Neill will miss Cincinnati Bengals game
Two important pieces of the Minnesota Vikings' offense will miss Saturday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Donte McCray sentenced for murders of pregnant ex-fiancée, newborn delivered in ER
A man convicted of murdering his pregnant ex-fiancée and her newborn who died days after being delivered has been sentenced to over 45 years in prison.
Dog dies in northern Minnesota house fire likely caused by space heater
"The fire is believed to have been caused by a space heater in a bathroom," the sheriff's office said. "The house is a total loss due to fire, water and smoke damage."
Man, woman arrested after fatal shooting of alleged home invader in Hamline-Midway neighborhood, St. Paul police say
Police say a man fatally shot an alleged home invader in St. Paul early Monday morning.
There's a "good chance" Justin Jefferson will play Saturday, Vikings' coach says
Justin Jefferson's long-awaited return to the field on Sunday didn't last long.
Vikings beat Raiders 3-0 in lowest-scoring NFL game in 16 years
Minnesota and Las Vegas played the lowest-scoring NFL game in 16 years, with Greg Joseph's 36-yard field goal with 1:57 left giving the Vikings a 3-0 victory over the Raiders on Sunday.
Owatonna man killed in single-vehicle crash in Bloomington
A driver from Owatonna died after a single-vehicle crash in Bloomington Saturday night.
Family of Minnesota native Maj. Jeffrey Hoernemann speaks after Osprey crash
The family of an Air Force major from Minnesota who is presumed dead after an Osprey crash off the coast of Japan says he "loved to fly" the aircraft and "was never afraid of it."