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NFL Announces Minnesota Vikings 2026 Schedule

Vikings slated for four prime time games from Weeks 9-15, including one international contest

May 14, 2026

Ryan Bowlin,

Eagan, Minn. (VIKINGS) – The Minnesota Vikings will begin their 66th NFL season in 2026. The team will play nine home games at U.S. Bank Stadium and eight road games, including an international game in Mexico City. For Vikings ticket information, please click here. The Vikings will open the season at home for the first time since 2023, welcoming the Green Bay…

Vikings Sign Former 49ers WR Jauan Jennings

May 7, 2026

KVRR Staff,

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (15) runs a route during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Minnesota Vikings Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) EAGAN, Minn. (KVRR) – The Minnesota Vikings are adding another weapon to their receiving corps, bringing in veteran wide receiver Jauan Jennings to fill an important need…

High School Girls’ Flag Football Season Gets Underway

The eight-week schedule allows for six regular season sessions, playoffs, and even the chance to go to state championships.

April 26, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The newest high school sports program in the Fargo-Moorhead area saw its grand kickoff on April 26. The Fargo Park District has organized a girls’ flag football league, sponsored by the Minnesota Vikings. The eight-week season has six regular-season games, a week of playoffs, and even the opportunity to compete for a state championship. Fargo Park…

Vikings Mourn the Loss of Ring of Honor Member Joey Browner

March 29, 2026

KVRR Staff,

EAGAN, Minn. (VIKINGS) — The Vikings are mourning the loss of Ring of Honor member Joey Browner, who passed away Saturday at the age of 65. The news continued a somber weekend for the franchise. Browner’s passing was announced Sunday, a day after the passing of Vikings middle linebacker Jeff Siemon, who earned placement in the 50 Greatest Vikings along with…

Carson Wentz returns to the Vikings

March 19, 2026

Ryan Bowlin,

(AP Photo/lan Walton)EAGAN, Minn. (KVRR)— The Minnesota Vikings are adding even more experience to their quarterback room. On Thursday, the team announced it has agreed to terms with veteran quarterback Carson Wentz, who returns to Minnesota after making five starts for the club last season. Reports say it is a 1-year deal. The move comes one week after the Vikings…

BREAKING: Vikings Sign QB Kyler Murray to 1-Year Deal

Murray was the first overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft to the Arizona Cardinals.

March 12, 2026

Ryan Bowlin,

PHOTO/AP EAGAN, Minn. (KVRR) – Former Arizona Cardinals Quarterback Kyler Murray is signing a one-year deal with the Vikings, the team confirmed Thursday. Murray, selected first overall in the 2019 NFL Draft to the Arizona Cardinals, now joins a QB room that includes former No. 10 overall pick J.J. McCarthy and second-year QB Max Brosmer. Minnesota hopes Murray’s experience will…

Vikings team up with Fargo Park District to create high school girls flag football program

February 23, 2026

Eric Bolin,

Sign of the Fargo Park District Logo.FARGO — The Fargo Park District is teaming up with the Minnesota Vikings to start a high school girls flag football pilot program. The program will be available to high school girls from Fargo, West Fargo, Moorhead, and the surrounding towns. It is set to have an eight-week season that would have weekly practices,…

Vikings receiver Jordan Addison faces misdemeanor trespassing charge after arrest in Florida

January 13, 2026

KVRR Staff,

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison faces a misdemeanor trespassing charge following his arrest in Florida. According to Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrest records, Addison was detained in Tampa at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino at 3:46 a.m. Monday. He was released on $500 cash bond in the afternoon. Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and coach Kevin…

Vikings Legend Tommy Kramer Makes Appearance in West Fargo

Kramer's meet-and-greet was free, but the proceeds from any memorabilia purchased for Tommy to sign went to a cat rescue in Minnesota.

January 4, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Minnesota Vikings legend Tommy Kramer stopped by a local establishment this weekend to meet fans and raise money for a good cause. The quarterback, perhaps best known for the “Miracle at the Met”, did a meet-and-greet at Shy Bar in West Fargo from 4 to 6 P.M. on January 3. Pictures and signatures were free,…

McCarthy, Vikings rebound with 31-0 win over reeling Commanders, who lose Daniels to injury again

December 7, 2025

KVRR Staff,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — J.J. McCarthy threw a career-high three touchdown passes in his first turnover-free game, returning from his latest injury absence in prime form for the Minnesota Vikings in a 31-0 victory on Sunday that sent the Washington Commanders to their eighth straight loss. McCarthy went 16 for 23 for 163 yards in his seventh NFL start, after sitting out last…