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Paul Allen Joins KVRR Sports Extra to talk Vikes, Wolves and Wild

VOICE OF THE MINNESOTA VIKINGS, PAUL ALLEN, JOINS THE SHOW TO TALK MINNESOTA SPORTS
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MINNEAPOLIS — The Voice of the Minnesota Vikings, Paul Allen, who also hosts his 92Noon radio show on KFAN in Minneapolis talking all Minnesota sports, joins the show. Allen talks Trey Lance to the Vikings rumors and the Timberwolves and Wild playoff series’ with Adam and Ryan.   Categories: Minnesota News, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Minnesota Timberwolves, MINNESOTA VIKINGS, minnesota…
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Vikings cut Thielen after 10 years with home-state team

Detroirt Lakes Native, Adam Thielen Will No Longer Play For the Vikings
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MINNEAPOLIS – The Minnesota Vikings have released wide receiver Adam Thielen for salary cap relief. The move ends a remarkable 10-year run with his home-state team as an undrafted underdog. The Detroit Lakes, Minnesota native was carrying the second-largest cap hit on the club behind quarterback Kirk Cousins. The move will stick the Vikings with more than $13.5 million in…

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Vikings’ Justin Jefferson named NFL Offensive Player of the Year

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JUSTIN JEFFERSON’S INCREDIBLE ONE-HANDED CATCH KEEPS VIKINGS ALIVE AGAINST BILLSMINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – We’re just a few days away from the Super Bowl in Glendale, Ariz., and on Thursday night, the NFL handed out its annual awards. Justin Jefferson will go home with some hardware. The Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver was named the NFL’s Offensive Player of the Year. Jefferson led…

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Vikings fire defensive coordinator Ed Donatell

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EAGAN, Minn. (KVRR) The Minnesota Vikings have fired defensive coordinator Ed Donatell after his first season with the team, Coach Kevin O’Connell announced Thursday evening. In the statement, O’Connell says he informed Donatell the team will be moving in “a different direction at defensive coordinator” next season. “While this was a difficult decision because of the tremendous respect I have for…

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Lions TE T.J. Hockenson traded to Vikings

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MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson is coming to the Minnesota Vikings, the Vikings have confirmed. The Vikings will reportedly send their 2023 second-round pick and 2024 third-round pick to Detroit for Hockenson, as well as a 2023 fourth-round pick and a 2024 conditional fourth-round pick. Hockenson, who is in his fourth season, was the eighth overall pick in…

Vikings 1-1 after loss to Eagles

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PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Jalen Hurts threw for 333 yards and a touchdown and he ran for 57 yards and two more scores to lead the Philadelphia Eagles to a 24-7 win over the Minnesota Vikings. Hurts had 301 total yards in the first half in the breakout game of his young career. The Eagles led 24-7 at halftime. Cornerback Darius…

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Vikings and Packers fans watch the teams battle in week one

Fans show up at Buffalo Wild Wings in Fargo to watch the big game
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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Are you ready for some football? Week one of the NFL is kicking off and fans are hitting their favorite spots to catch their teams in action. Buffalo Wild Wings in Fargo is always a popular spot. Vikings and Packers fans packed the place to see the regional and NFC North rivals go at it. This…

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Vikings QB Kirk Cousins tests positive for COVID-19

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EAGAN, Minn. (Fox 9) Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins tested positive for COVID-19 after previously missing practice Thursday. Vikings Head Coach Kevin O’Connell said Friday that Kirk Cousins tested positive for the virus and will not be playing in the preseason opener against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. The quarterback will be in isolation for a minimum of five days. Cousins…