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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…
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Concordia Volleyball Falls to Valley City

The Vikings topped the Cobbers 3-0
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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Concordia volleyball hosted Valley City on Wednesday evening. The Cobbers fell 3-0 in the contest. Concordia drops to 2-3 on the season. They’ll face Simpson on Friday at 5:00 p.m. Categories: College, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Cobbers volleyball, Concordia volleyball, Valley City, Vikings
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EXCLUSIVE: KVRR Sits Down with Vikings First-Round Draft Pick Mike Hughes

Mike Hughes was selected 30th overall in the 2018 draft
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EAGAN, Minn. — Minnesota Vikings first-round draft pick Mike Hughes is preparing for his first preseason action as the team heads to Denver. Hughes, a cornerback out of Central Florida, was selected 30th overall. In this sit-down interview with KVRR Sports Director Keith Albertson, Hughes discusses which veterans have taken him under their wing, Categories: KVRR Sports Extra, Top Sports…
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Quarterback Trevor Siemian Makes Big Strides at Vikings Training Camp

Siemian was acquired back in mid-March in a trade with Denver
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EAGAN, Minn. — Former Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater went down with an injury in 2016, Sam Bradford followed suit in October of 2017, which meant Case Keenum was their guy. So, it’s safe to say in 2018 having quality backup quarterbacks is pretty important for the purple and gold. Luckily for the Vikings, a few practices into training camp and Trevor…
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KVRR Round Table: Takeaways from Vikings Training Camp

The KVRR Sports team analyzes the biggest stories coming out of training camp
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EAGAN, Minn. — The brand new facilities, Stefon Diggs’ new deal, and the continued development down the depth chart. KVRR Sports’ Keith Albertson and Jeremy Klein discuss all of that as they wrap up the last couple days of Minnesota Vikings training camp. Categories: Top Sports Headlines Tags: Stefon Diggs, Training Camp, Vikings