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Police: Vikings Fan Mistakenly Breaks Into Police Station
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Police say a Vikings fan who was tailgating at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds broke into a police substation after the team’s loss to Seattle, apparently thinking it was his own...
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4 Takeaways From The Vikings’ Loss To Seattle
What should’ve been a big playoff victory for the Vikings and a step forward for the franchise Sunday turned into more heartbreak for fans in the latest gut punch. Fans endured subzero temperatures and...
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Vikings Walsh To Visit First Graders Who Sent Him Sympathy Cards
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The angst over the Minnesota Vikings’ playoff loss Sunday was compounded in the fashion which they lost — a missed “chip shot” field goal by Blair Walsh. But from the moment he...
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Vikings Everson Griffen Selected To Pro Bowl
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Adrian Peterson is no longer the only member of the Minnesota Vikings headed to the Pro Bowl. It took another player’s injury to get him there, but defensive end Everson Griffen is...
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Vikings Name Tony Sparano Offensive Line Coach
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The Minnesota Vikings have hired former Miami Dolphins coach Tony Sparano to supervise their offensive line. The Vikings made the announcement Thursday, two days after coach Mike...
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Vikings’ Blair Walsh Meets With 1st Graders Who Showed Their Support
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — It is a scene Minnesota Vikings fans will not soon forget: Kicker Blair Walsh missing a 27-yard field goal attempt to send the team into the next round of the playoffs. But even...
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Ouch! EA Sports Takes A Dig At Blair Walsh On Instagram
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The reaction to the Minnesota Vikings kicker’s missed field goal debacle — whether it’s positive, negative, humorous or serious — continues. Now, EA Sports has jumped into the...
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Minn. Vikings Sign CB Melvin White To Reserve/Future Contract
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The Minnesota Vikings have added a free agent cornerback to its team. On Friday, the team announced that cornerback Melvin White has been signed to a reserve/future contract....
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Wells Fargo And Vikings Meet In Federal Court
ST. PAUL, Minn. (WCCO) — Two downtown heavyweights battled it out in Federal Court in St. Paul Friday, arguing over building signage. The Vikings are suing Wells Fargo bank. They claim that the bank is...
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Minnesota Vikings’ Top Offensive Plays Of 2015
For Minnesota Vikings fans, 2015 was a pretty classic season for the team: It was filled with extreme highs and — you guessed it — extreme lows. But, hey, the team did a lot better than most expected,...
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Vikings Finalize Purchase Of 185-Acre Land In Eagan
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The Minnesota Vikings could soon be departing from their team headquarters at Winter Park in Eden Prairie. Team officials announced Tuesday they’ve finalized the purchase of 185...
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4 Reasons Minnesota Sports Are Currently ‘Loserville USA’
Just as we all got our hopes up as Minnesota sports fans, things got back to reality for many of our local teams as the calendar changed to January 2016. There are three guarantees in life, especially...
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Eagan Officials Excited About Vikings Possibly Relocating Headquarters
EAGAN, Minn. (WCCO) — As their new stadium is rising, the Minnesota Vikings are eyeing a move east of the Mississippi River. The team’s new potential neighbors are ready to welcome them with open arms....
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Vikings Safety Harrison Smith Named To 1st Pro Bowl
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith will be heading to Hawaii — and his first career Pro Bowl. On Monday, the team announced Smith will be the first defensive back from the...
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Vikings Pick Up Pat Shurmur As Tight Ends Coach
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have hired Pat Shurmur as tight ends coach. Shurmur’s hire was finalized Monday, when the Vikings announced tight ends coach Kevin Stefanski will become...
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Vikings’ Walsh Sends Kind Words To Patriots’ Gostkowski
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — If there is anybody who knows what it’s like to miss the uprights in a crucial situation, it’s Minnesota Vikings kicker Blair Walsh. While not as (seemingly) crucial as Walsh’s...
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Vikings’ Barr, Bridgewater Selected To Pro Bowl
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A day after Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith was selected to his first Pro Bowl, two more players found out they’re heading to Hawaii. The Vikings announced Monday that...
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5 Head-Scratching Vikings Pro Bowl Selections
If it seems like the NFL Pro Bowl gets a little more ridiculous, you’re not alone in your thinking. It’s supposed to be football’s showcase of its top talent all on the field at the same time. But the...
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Report: Vikings’ Kendricks Named NFC North Rookie Of The Year
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Minnesota Vikings rookie linebacker Eric Kendricks certainly turned heads this year — and now he has the NFC North Rookie of the Year honor to show for it. The team of ESPN’s NFC...
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Vikings Cheerleader Elyssa: Ready To Conquer The World
By Jayme Lamm You know that moment you think you’ve accomplished something big, and you can sit back, relax and soak it all in? Well, once you meet Elyssa, you’ll realize you’re probably underachieving...
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Judge: Wells Fargo Can Keep Signs Near U.S. Bank Stadium
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A federal judge has denied the Minnesota Vikings’ request for a preliminary injunction that would have forced Wells Fargo to remove or cover two rooftop signs near the new stadium....
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Bridgewater Throws 2 TD Passes In Pro Bowl Victory
HONOLULU (AP) — Russell Wilson threw three first-half touchdown passes to lead Team Irvin to a 49-27 victory over Team Rice in the Pro Bowl on Sunday. The Seattle Seahawks star, who was the first...
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Vikings Fans Claim 45,000 Seats At U.S. Bank Stadium
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — With the new home of the Minnesota Vikings set to open later this summer, the team announced Wednesday that licenses for more than 45,000 seats have been secured by fans. With...
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4 Minnesota Connections To The Super Bowl
It’s the biggest game in the sports world. Super Bowl 50 will take place Sunday afternoon as the Carolina Panthers face the Denver Broncos. As usual, there are all sorts of storylines heading into the...
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U.S. Bank Stadium Passes Snow Test With Ease
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – The developers of U.S. Bank Stadium were celebrating this week after getting a test run from Mother Nature on how the Vikings’ new home will handle heavy snow. The stadium’s...
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These Are The Best Teams To Not Win The Super Bowl
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — They had the stars, the swagger and the sparkling record to prove it. Then, poof, it was gone. No Super Bowl ring, no parade, no trip to the White House. Nothing but a long offseason...
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Don’t Be Jealous Of Andrew Sendejo’s V-Day Date At McD’s
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Minnesota Vikings safety Andrew Sendejo didn’t need to make reservations for his Valentine’s Day dinner. That’s because he took his date to McDonald’s. “Everyone jokes about doing...
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U.S. Bank Stadium Reaches 90 Percent Completion Mark
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — With more than 3.2 million worker hours logged at the new home of the Minnesota Vikings, U.S. Bank Stadium is 90 percent complete. The Vikings organization and Mortenson...
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7 Good Guys On The Minnesota Sports Scene
Whether it’s healthy or not, any of us that pay attention to professional sports in any capacity idolize athletes. They dedicate their whole life to playing sports and get paid a lot of money to do so....
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Vikings Name Brent Salazar Head Strength, Conditioning Coach
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (WCCO) — The Minnesota Vikings announced Wednesday they have a new strength and conditioning coach, and he’s a seasoned veteran in the NFL. The Vikings have brought in Brent Salazar...
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Dayton: Vikings Would Be L.A. Bound Without New Stadium
ST. PAUL, Minn. (WCCO) — Governor Mark Dayton said Wednesday that the Minnesota Vikings would be moving to Los Angeles if the state had not built a new stadium. The Governor’s comments come as the new...
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Fmr. Viking Jared Allen Announces Retirement, Rides Off ‘Into The Sunset’
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Former Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jared Allen announced his retirement in a truly Jared Allen-esque way Thursday: by riding off “into the sunset” on his horse. In a Twitter...
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Spielman: Offensive Line Is Most Critical For Vikings In 2016
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — After finishing 11-5 with a division title, the Minnesota Vikings will look in 2016 a lot like they did last season. Still, general manager Rick Spielman must make some...
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U.S. Bank Stadium Needs Up To $4M In Repairs
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Just days after touting the Vikings stadium as 90 percent complete, the contractors reveal millions of dollars worth of repairs are now needed on U.S. Bank Stadium. Leaks in the...
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Man Who Murdered Adrian Peterson’s Son Files Appeal
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The man serving a life sentence for murdering one of Adrian Peterson’s sons wants the South Dakota Supreme Court to take a look at his conviction. Joseph Patterson was convicted...
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U.S. Bank Stadium Looking For 2,500 Employees
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Help wanted at the new U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. The company managing the $1 billion stadium is looking for 2,500 part-time hospitality workers. The stadium is scheduled to...
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Fmr. Vikings Players Contribute Art To New Stadium
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — When U.S. Bank Stadium opens later this year, it will feature art created by three Vikings alumni. The legendary Carl Eller and Matt Blair were in Winter Park Tuesday showcasing...
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Vikings’ Coach Zimmer Honors Late Wife With Foundation
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer has launched a charitable foundation in his name and in honor of his late wife. The Vikings announced Thursday that Zimmer and his...
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Vikings Re-Sign S Andrew Sendejo, DT Kenrick Ellis
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings kept two of their players from reaching free agency by agreeing to deals with safety Andrew Sendejo and defensive tackle Kenrick Ellis on Saturday. Sendejo...
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