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Statewide View: Vikings fans can blame state taxes, too, for their misery

From the column: "Without a change of course in St. Paul, the legendary suffering of Minnesota’s sports fans will likely continue."

NFL: Las Vegas Raiders at Minnesota Vikings

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Arrest made in death of former Vikings rookie

Cornerback Khyree Jackson and two high school teammates were killed in a three-vehicle crash in July.

Jan 24

NFL: Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings

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Vikings agree to multi-year contract extension with Kevin O’Connell

This was always the expected outcome despite some of the rumors that started to swirl over the past month

Jan 21

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Grading the Vikings’ top players from the 2024 free agency class

It’s a good time to look back on last offseason considering how much money the Vikings have to spend this offseason

Jan 21

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NFL: Minnesota Vikings at Seattle Seahawks

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Column: Can next year’s Vikings build upon success for once?

Since 2000, the Vikings have won at least nine games in consecutive seasons only once

Jan 20

By Jace Frederick / St. Paul Pioneer Press

NFL: NFC Wild Card Round-Minnesota Vikings at Los Angeles Rams

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Five questions the Vikings need to answer this offseason

Equipped with more than $70 million of cap space, the Vikings have a lot of options at their disposal

Jan 20

By Dane Mizutani / St. Paul Pioneer Press

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Darnold's value plunges after Vikings' free-fall finish

His adjusted quarterback rating over those final two games was a dismal 17.4 and 13.4 while completing just 53.1% of his passes.

Jan 18

By Field Level Media

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Sam Darnold or J.J. McCarthy? Justin Jefferson won’t involve himself in Vikings’ decision

He’s confident in his ability to produce regardless of who the Vikings start at quarterback

Jan 18

By Dane Mizutani / St. Paul Pioneer Press

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Vikings kick off offseason with coach, QB uncertainty

Minnesota won 14 games this season, but back-to-back lopsided losses to end the campaign leave a lot of questions to be answered.

Jan 18

By Field Level Media

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Kevin O’Connell wants to sign a contract extension with the Vikings. Will it happen?

He met with ownership this week after the Vikings bowed out of the playoffs with a loss to the Los Angeles Rams

Jan 16

By Dane Mizutani / St. Paul Pioneer Press

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Who will be the next starting quarterback for the Vikings? They are keeping their options open

It’s still unclear if the Vikings will run it back with Sam Darnold or hand the keys over to J.J. McCarthy

Jan 16

By Dane Mizutani / St. Paul Pioneer Press

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Mizutani: If this is it for Harrison Smith, his legacy with the Vikings is set

He seems to once again be giving retirement some serious consideration

Jan 14

By Dane Mizutani / St. Paul Pioneer Press

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Five takeaways from Vikings’ 27-9 loss to Rams

After winning 14 games during the regular season, the Vikings completely melted down in the playoffs

Jan 14

By Dane Mizutani / St. Paul Pioneer Press

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Time to give Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell a playoff-caliber roster and see what happens

The young head coach has squeezed blood from a stone in two regular seasons; now he deserves the players to truly compete

Jan 13

By Jace Frederick / St. Paul Pioneer Press