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Vikings fire offensive coordinator John DeFilippo

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EAGAN, Minn. (FOX 9) – The Minnesota Vikings fired offensive coordinator John DeFilippo Tuesday. DeFilippo was let go following Monday night’s 21-7 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Quarterback coachKevin Stefanski has been named interim offensive coordinator and will handle play-calling duties for the near future, the Vikings said. The Vikings were shut out Monday until Kirk Cousins found Dalvin Cook for a 6-yard touchdown pass with 1:10 left in regulation…
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Choice Bank Donates $300,000 to the Thielen Foundation

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MINNEAPOLIS – Choice Bank donates $300,000 dollars to Vikings Wide Receiver and Detroit Lakes native Adam Thielen’s newly launched Thielen Foundation. The non–profit is dedicated to helping people overcome adversity to achieve their full potential. The donation is part of the North Dakota–based bank’s People First commitment. Thielen and Choice Bank are matching all donations to a Pledge It campaign. It…
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Vikings Great, Former MN Supreme Court Justice Alan Page awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom

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WASHINGTON (KMSP) – Pro Football Hall of Famer and Minnesota Viking great Alan Page was honored Friday by President Donald Trump with the Presidential Medal of Freedom Also receiving medals in a ceremony held in the White House’s East Room were; Miriam Adelson, a doctor and wife of casino magnate Sheldon Adelson, a Republican donor; Utah Sen. Orrin Hatch, who is retiring after…
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Retired Vikings LB Greenway Visits Fargo Children’s Hospital

Greenway has had ties to Sanford Health since his early NFL playing days
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Former Minnesota Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway was in Fargo, N.D. Thursday. The retired 11-year NFL veteran visited Sanford Children’s Hospital to start off the day. Greenway is from South Dakota, where Sanford Health is headquartered. That tie is one of many reasons why he insists on visits to the hospitals. He says he loves brightening the kids’ days by bringing…
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Author Teaches Students Storytelling Basics with New Book on Adam Thielen

Co-author Ryan Jacobson uses his book "Adam Thielen: From Small Town to Football Star" to share tips on creating a story
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DILWORTH, Minn. – It was about a year ago when Ryan Jacobson teamed up with Lindsay Vonruden to write “Adam Thielen: From Small Town to Football Star,” a story about her cousin and #19 for the Vikings. Jacobson uses Thielen’s story as a way to interest young readers to the art of storytelling. “The one thing I really want students…

Vikings’ Everson Griffen returns to practice, takes ‘full responsibility’ for actions

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EAGAN, Minn. (KMSP) – Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen is back at practice after taking time off for personal issues. Griffen returned to TCO Performance Center on Wednesday and participated in drills. Griffen has not played in a game since the Vikings tied the Green Bay Packers in Week 2. In September, Griffen was taken to a local hospital in protective custody for an evaluation following incidents at the Hotel Ivy in…
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Vikings Rookie CB Mike Hughes out for Season

Hughes tore his ACL against Arizona
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EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings won on Sunday, but the team received bad news Monday regarding rookie cornerback Mike Hughes. Hughes suffered a torn ACL against Arizona and will be out the rest of the season. The 2018 first-round pick forced a fumble and had an interception return for a touchdown in his first six games. It’s a tough blow…

Police report on second Everson Griffen incident

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MINNETRISTA, Minn. (KMSP) – Police in Minnestrista, Minnesota have released their report of a second incident involving Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen on Saturday, Sept. 22. The first incident occurred at 1:25 p.m. at the Hotel Ivy in downtown Minneapolis, where a report from the Minneapolis Police Department stated Griffen told hotel staff “that if someone doesn’t let him in his room…
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Vikings WR Adam Thielen and his Wife Caitlin Launch Foundation

The Thielen's partnered with the University of Minnesota's Masonic Children's Hospital
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. —Wide Reciever Adam Thielen’s life changed drastically when the Vikings took a chance on him in 2013. He and his wife Caitlin are now changing other people’s lives with the start of the Thielen Foundation. They’ve partnered with the University of Minnesota’s Masonic Children’s Hospital to help those coping with mental challenges. The Thielen’s will also host fundraisers…
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Vikings Fans Get Hyped at the First Game of the Season: Why they Are Hopeful for the Future

Wild Bills is one of the many places in Fargo people can be seen watching the game while being a part of their Sunday Funday extravaganzas
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FARGO N.D. — After one of toughest game in Vikings history this past season, fans are back with high hopes of making it to the Super Bowl. KVRR’s Jessie Cohen talked to a group of football followers about their excitement during the first game. Last year’s NFL season ended on a disappointing note for fans… “I’ve been waiting for this…