Five Minnesota sports stars who made an immediate impact upon arrival
Those who stayed up late enough on Thursday night — and actually get Fox Sports North — were treated to one of the more impressive debuts by a player wearing…
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Vikings assistant general manager George Paton departs for job with Broncos
Vikings assistant general manager George Paton had numerous opportunities in recent years to interview for general manager’s jobs around the NFL, but either turned them down or ended up not…
Winger Marcus Foligno signs contract extension as Wild get set to open season
Three days before opening the regular season against the Los Angeles Kings, the Wild took care of some business on Tuesday by signing winger Marcus Foligno to a three-year, $9.3…
Will Danielle Hunter return to Vikings in 2021? Don’t bank on it unless he gets big payday
As the Vikings’ shorthanded defense completed its meltdown late in the season, Mike Zimmer talked about getting key guys back and healthy in 2021. Zimmer’s list likely included linebackers Anthony…
Great expectations: Kirill Kaprizov’s past success means he should have immediate impact
The Wild brass are certain to tamp down expectations when it comes to Kirill Kaprizov’s rookie season in the NHL, but then the Russian right winger scores a goal like…
Vikings part ways with veteran defensive coach; Justin Jefferson named second team All-Pro
While Mike Zimmer awaits word to see if one veteran assistant will return, he has parted ways with another. The Vikings announced Friday that Dom Capers, who served as a…
Buyer’s remorse? Vikings could have been in perfect position to pursue Deshaun Watson
As the Vikings furiously worked to get under the salary cap last March, one of their first moves was to negotiate a contract extension with quarterback Kirk Cousins. Cousins had…
Vikings projected to go for offensive line help in opening round of draft
Who will the Vikings take with their first-round pick? With the team’s disappointing 7-9 season complete and plenty of areas where upgrades are necessary, it’s time to turn our attention…
What a rush: Ex-Vikings Pro Bowl DE Jared Allen named finalist for Pro Football Hall of Fame
The Vikings had been searching for a dominant pass-rushing defensive end for several seasons when the opportunity to acquire Jared Allen arrived in April 2008. The Minnesota front office, led…
Kubiak and (then) son? If Gary decides to step down as OC, don’t be surprised if his son gets job
We don’t know whether Gary Kubiak will return as the Vikings’ offensive coordinator next season — Mike Zimmer said Kubiak has yet to make that decision — but the Vikings…