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Vikings waive wide receiver Adam Thielen to allow veteran to pursue more playing time elsewhere

December 1, 2025

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EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings waived wide receiver Adam Thielen on Monday, allowing the 13-year veteran an opportunity for more playing time elsewhere down the stretch of his expected final NFL season and ending a disappointing return to his original team. Thielen had just eight catches for 69 yards for the Vikings (4-8) this year and was a healthy…

Paul Tagliabue, NFL commissioner of 17 years who led an era of riches and expansion, dies at 84

November 9, 2025

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FILE – This May 23, 2006 file photo shows then NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue responding to questions during a news conference at the conclusion of the National Football League’s owners spring meeting in Denver. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski, File)NEW YORK (AP) — Paul Tagliabue, who helped bring labor peace and riches to the NFL during his 17 years as commissioner but was criticized…

Former Vikings great Adrian Peterson was asleep in SUV during latest DWI arrest police say

October 28, 2025

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SUGAR LAND, Texas (AP) — Former NFL running back Adrian Peterson was arrested on charges of driving while intoxicated and unlawfully carrying a weapon after police found him asleep behind the wheel of his SUV at a suburban Houston gas station, according to court records. Police in Sugar Land found Peterson around 9 a.m. on Sunday asleep as his vehicle…

J.J. McCarthy comes on strong down stretch in debut as Vikings beat Bears 27-24 in opener

September 8, 2025

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PHOTO/AP CHICAGO (AP) — J.J. McCarthy threw two fourth-quarter touchdown passes and ran for another in his long-awaited NFL debut, and the Minnesota Vikings rallied for a season-opening 27-24 win over the Chicago Bears on Monday night. Chicago’s Caleb Williams had his first career rushing touchdown and threw for a score in Ben Johnson’s first game as the Bears’ coach. McCarthy delivered…

Appeals court agrees NFL can be put on trial over claims Black coaches face discrimination

August 14, 2025

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FILE – Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores stands on the field during an NFL football workout in Eagan, Minn., Oct. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr, File)NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL can be put on trial over civil claims that Brian Flores and other Black coaches face discrimination, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday, rejecting the league’s attempt to…

Former NDSU star QB Lance to start for Los Angeles in Hall of Fame Game

July 29, 2025

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LOS ANGELES (KVRR) – Former North Dakota State star quarterback Trey Lance will be starting for the Los Angeles Chargers in the Hall of Fame Game. Head Coach Jim Harbaugh made the announcement, stating that Lance is expected to the first half and into the third quarter. The Hall of Fame Game is set for this Thursday at 7:00 p.m….

Kleinsasser Addresses UND Grads

The recently enshrined College Football Hall of Famer reflected with pride and gratitude on his time in Grand Forks.

May 17, 2025

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Kleinsasser addresses those gathered at the Alerus Center.GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – The University of North Dakota welcomed one of their most famous alumni to give commencement speeches this year. Jim Kleinsasser gave the main address for both the graduate and undergraduate degree ceremonies at the Alerus Center. The Carrington, North Dakota native was a star football player for UND…

Concordia College Begins Spring Season With An Inaugural Women’s Flag Football League

March 3, 2025

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MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Concordia College is kicking the spring season off with an inaugural women’s flag football league. The league has been launched with the support of the Minnesota Vikings. The team is providing $140,000 in funding to get it started. Concordia is among six NCAA institutions included so far. Teams will compete in a series of jamborees in…

Former Vikings Player Engages In Civil Disobedience Over “MAGA” Plaque in California

February 20, 2025

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CNNHUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (CNN/FOX) — Former Minnesota Vikings player Chris Kluwe was arrested during a Huntington Beach, California, city council meeting Tuesday and says he wants other officials to “start engaging in civil disobedience.” The NFL veteran spoke against a plaque with a “MAGA” acronym being placed outside the city’s library for its 50th anniversary. The plaque will have the…

FOX Sports Journalist Erin Andrews To Keynote “Voices of Vision” in April

February 5, 2025

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — You might have seen her covering the biggest sporting events on FOX or during her time on the dance floor on “Dancing With The Stars”. Now you can see and hear Erin Andrews in person in Fargo. Andrews is The Chamber’s 2025 Voices of Vision keynote speaker. The sports broadcaster and entrepreneur will talk about her…