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 Vikings will start Wentz at QB on short rest in LA
Carson Wentz will make his fifth straight start at quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings with J.J. McCarthy lacking time in a shortened week to keep building up his sprained right ankle.
Minnesota Vikings condemn racist messages sent to player
The Minnesota Vikings are condemning racist comments directed at cornerback Isaiah Rodgers. Rodgers posted screenshots of several messages he received after Sunday’s loss; the messages contained expletives and racial slurs.
Saudi Arabian curlers? In Eveleth? World curling tournament comes to Minnesota's Iron Range
Forty curling teams from around the world — from powerhouse nations like Canada to upstarts like India and Mexico — will descend upon northern Minnesota’s Iron Range this week for the Pan Continental Curling Championships.
Minnesota beats No. 25 Nebraska 24-6, sacking Dylan Raiola 9 times
Darius Taylor ran for 148 yards and a touchdown, Drake Lindsey completed 16 of 20 passes for 153 yards and a score and Minnesota sacked quarterback Dylan Raiola a school-record nine times in a 24-6 victory over No. 25 Nebraska on Friday night.