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MINNEAPOLIS — Drew Brees is chasing Dan Marino. His New Orleans Saints are breathing down on the suddenly mortal Green Bay Packers. The Minnesota Vikings? They’re chasing down a nightmare. All that came together at …
19 Dec 11
RB Adrian Peterson was a limited participant in practice for the second straight day and said he was about “85 percent.” He plans to play Sunday against the Saints. Peterson has missed the last three …
16 Dec 11
QB/WR Joe Webb won’t start at quarterback this week as coach Leslie Frazier made it clear he will stick with Christian Pondeer. But Webb’s multi-talented skill should soon lead to more time on the field …
15 Dec 11
Vikings coach Leslie Frazier reaffirmed his commitment to rookie quarterback Christian Ponder following the team’s first practice leading up to Sunday’s game against the Saints at Mall of America Field. “There is no doubt he’s …
15 Dec 11
WR Stephen Burton, a rookie seventh-round draft pick, injured the medial collateral ligament in his knee and was placed on injured reserve. He won’t require surgery. Burton made the team as a practice-squad player. He …
13 Dec 11
The Vikings need to finish 2-1 against the Saints, Redskins and Bears to avoid becoming the first team to lose 14 games in the 51-year history of the franchise. “That’s our motivation now,” defensive end …
12 Dec 11
RB Adrian Peterson took a step toward returning while quarterback Christian Ponder moved in the other direction on Thursday. CB Asher Allen continues to practice on a limited basis, but the Vikings are just being …
09 Dec 11
The Vikings head to Detroit to challenge the Lions’ fifth-ranked passing attack with a depleted secondary that’s been embarrassing the past seven games. How embarrassing? Well, for starters, it’s allowed quarterbacks to complete 71 percent …
08 Dec 11
High school graduations continue around the area this weekend, with a total of 8 local schools holding their commencement ceremonies. School districts with their graduations today (FRI) include: Butterfield, New Ulm, Nicollet and Wabasso. Schools …
