www.minneapolisnews.net latest rss headlines Provides the latest rss feeds for www.minneapolisnews.net. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page www.minneapolisnews.net http://www.minneapolisnews.net en-us Thu, 08 Oct 2026 01:51:43 +1100 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 01:51:43 +1100 3600 <![CDATA[US adds just 29,000 jobs as unemployment rises to 4.2%]]> WASHINGTON, D.C.: A sharp slowdown in U.S. hiring in September and hefty downward revisions to previous months pushed the prospect of another Federal Reserve interest rate increase in October further out of view, even as economists cautioned against reading the report as a sudden deterioration in the labor market.

Nonfarm payrolls increased by just 29,000 jobs last month, well below the 90,000 gain economists po]]> http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279348153/us-adds-just-29-000-jobs-as-unemployment-rises-to-4-2 279348153 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:42:23 GMT http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279348153/us-adds-just-29-000-jobs-as-unemployment-rises-to-4-2 <![CDATA[US consumer spending jumps as inflation comes in softer]]> WASHINGTON, D.C.: U.S. consumer spending surged in August while inflation rose less than economists expected, a combination that could give the Federal Reserve more time before raising interest rates again.

The Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index increased 0.3 percent in August after a downwardly revised 0.1 percent rise in July, the Commerce Department's Bureau of Economic Analysis said on September 3]]> http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279343696/us-consumer-spending-jumps-as-inflation-comes-in-softer 279343696 Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:52:58 GMT http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279343696/us-consumer-spending-jumps-as-inflation-comes-in-softer <![CDATA[Iowa steel project to use ore from Essar-owned Minnesota mine]]> WASHINGTON, D.C.: Mesabi Metallics, a Minnesota company owned by India's Essar Group, plans to build a $15 billion steel plant in Iowa using iron ore from its Minnesota mine, U.S. President Donald Trump announced.

The project is expected to produce 7.5 million tons of steel annually in its first phase, eventually increasing to 10 million tons, according to the White House. First production is expected in 2030. http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279341090/iowa-steel-project-to-use-ore-from-essar-owned-minnesota-mine 279341090 Sat, 03 Oct 2026 23:52:49 GMT http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279341090/iowa-steel-project-to-use-ore-from-essar-owned-minnesota-mine <![CDATA[US lowers vehicle mileage standards through 2031]]> WASHINGTON, D.C.: New vehicles sold in the United States will face lower fuel-efficiency requirements under standards finalized by the Trump administration on September 28, a change the Transportation Department estimates will reduce vehicle costs but increase fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions for decades.

The new rules set a fleetwide average of 34.9 miles per gallon (14.7 km per liter) by 2031, dow]]> http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279338430/us-lowers-vehicle-mileage-standards-through-2031 279338430 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:16:47 GMT http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279338430/us-lowers-vehicle-mileage-standards-through-2031 <![CDATA[Owen Power's OT goal completes comeback win over Wild]]> (Photo credit: Timothy T. Ludwig)

Owen Power scored with 37.4 seconds remaining in overtime to lift the Buffalo Sabres to a 3-2 comeback victory over the visiting Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night.

Noah Ostlund and Tage Thompson also scored one goal apiece for Buffalo, which won its second game in a row. Power, a defenseman, finished with a goal and an assist. Goaltender Colten Ellis stopped 18 of 20 shots to]]> http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279356100/owen-power-ot-goal-completes-comeback-win-over-wild 279356100 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 02:05:29 GMT http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279356100/owen-power-ot-goal-completes-comeback-win-over-wild <![CDATA[NFL refs' union to challenge suspensions of two officials]]> (Photo credit: Eric Canha)

The NFL Referees Association is challenging the severity of the suspensions given to two officials Monday for unprofessional conduct.

The union released a statement Tuesday saying the league's suspensions of line judge Jeff Seeman for two games and referee Adrian Hill for one game were 'excessive and inconsistent with past precedent.'

The NFLRA said it plans to meet with the]]> http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279355908/nfl-refs-union-to-challenge-suspensions-of-two-officials 279355908 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:05:20 GMT http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279355908/nfl-refs-union-to-challenge-suspensions-of-two-officials <![CDATA[Michigan TE apologizes for leaked texts criticizing OC]]> (Photo credit: Junfu Han)

Michigan tight end Zack Marshall posted an apology online Tuesday after making what he called 'inappropriate comments' about his offensive coordinator in a group text that leaked.

The messages, posted to X on Monday by the account College Transfer Portal, showed Marshall criticizing coordinator Jason Beck and the Wolverines' offense.

'Last weekend, in the hours after we lost,]]> http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279355769/michigan-te-apologizes-for-leaked-texts-criticizing-oc 279355769 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:19:07 GMT http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279355769/michigan-te-apologizes-for-leaked-texts-criticizing-oc <![CDATA[QB 'question' hangs over No. 20 Iowa ahead of trip to Washington]]> (Photo credit: Julia Hansen)

Hank Brown is listed as the starting quarterback for No. 20 Iowa ahead of its Big Ten Conference game Friday night in Seattle against Washington.

But even Brown cast doubt on that listing during a news conference on Tuesday afternoon.

'I'd say there's definitely still a little bit of a question, for sure,' said Brown, who suffered a sprained AC joint in his throwing should]]> http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279355691/qb-question-hangs-over-no-20-iowa-ahead-of-trip-to-washington 279355691 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:19:05 GMT http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279355691/qb-question-hangs-over-no-20-iowa-ahead-of-trip-to-washington <![CDATA[Vikings WR Justin Jefferson watching film with Randy Moss, might rest with bye looming]]> (Photo credit: Kim Klement Neitzel)

Having a Lamborghini in the garage might make sense only to an owner tasked with keeping such a prized investment safe.

In similar context, the Vikings are thinking carefully about whether to put All-Pro wide receiver Justin Jefferson on the field for Week 5, with a bye week -- and nearly two weeks of rehab and rest for his injured ankle -- on deck.

'He's doing grea]]> http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279355593/vikings-wr-justin-jefferson-watching-film-with-randy-moss-might-rest-with-bye-looming 279355593 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:19:04 GMT http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279355593/vikings-wr-justin-jefferson-watching-film-with-randy-moss-might-rest-with-bye-looming <![CDATA[Purdue, after Big Ten-skid-snapping win, chases encore vs. Minnesota]]> (Photo credit: Ron Johnson)

It's safe to say that few expected Purdue to go to Illinois last week and emerge with a win.

However, the Boilermakers secured a 24-17 upset of the Fighting Illini, which was their first Big Ten victory since 2023. The result gives Purdue some confidence going into a Saturday night conference clash with Minnesota in West Lafayette, Ind.

'To see the smiles on their face afte]]> http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279354351/purdue-after-big-ten-skid-snapping-win-chases-encore-vs-minnesota 279354351 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 06:55:07 GMT http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279354351/purdue-after-big-ten-skid-snapping-win-chases-encore-vs-minnesota <![CDATA[DE Marcus Davenport announces retirement after release from Bears]]> (Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas)

Veteran defensive end Marcus Davenport confirmed his retirement Monday, NFL Network reported.

Davenport, 30, saw action in one game with the Chicago Bears this season, recording one tackle in 12 defensive snaps in Sunday's 23-12 home victory over the New York Jets.

A nine-year pro and first-round draft choice (No. 14 overall) of the Saints in 2018, Davenport appeared in]]> http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279354126/de-marcus-davenport-announces-retirement-after-release-from-bears 279354126 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 03:19:02 GMT http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279354126/de-marcus-davenport-announces-retirement-after-release-from-bears <![CDATA[Unbeaten Wild look to keep rolling against Sabres]]> (Photo credit: Nick Wosika)

The Minnesota Wild are off to a perfect start despite missing one of their best players.

That might surprise some people outside the Wild's locker room. But for defenseman Quinn Hughes, whose regular defense partner, Brock Faber, is sidelined by a skull fracture sustained in the final preseason game, the team's resilience is no surprise at all.

'Honestly, it's played out ex]]> http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279354026/unbeaten-wild-look-to-keep-rolling-against-sabres 279354026 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:05:13 GMT http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279354026/unbeaten-wild-look-to-keep-rolling-against-sabres <![CDATA[NFL suspends two officials for unprofessional conduct]]> (Photo credit: Eric Canha)

The NFL on Monday suspended line judge Jeff Seeman two games and referee Adrian Hill one game for separate instances of professional conduct.

NFL vice president of officiating Ramon George issued the suspensions.

Seeman made headlines Sunday when he was caught on video saying 'f-- you' twice to Arizona tight Trey McBride while he worked the Cardinals' game at the New York Gi]]> http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279353825/nfl-suspends-two-officials-for-unprofessional-conduct 279353825 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:25:18 GMT http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279353825/nfl-suspends-two-officials-for-unprofessional-conduct <![CDATA[Maple Leafs try to salvage homestand split, take on Predators]]> (Photo credit: Dan Hamilton)

The best the Toronto Maple Leafs can do is split their season-opening, four-game homestand that ends Tuesday night against the Nashville Predators.

Despite the early stage of the season, it will be an important game for the Maple Leafs before they embark on a taxing three-game trip against the Vegas Golden Knights, Colorado Avalanche and Utah Mammoth.

'We could tell that s]]> http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279353821/maple-leafs-try-to-salvage-homestand-split-take-on-predators 279353821 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:19:12 GMT http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279353821/maple-leafs-try-to-salvage-homestand-split-take-on-predators <![CDATA[Vikings G Donovan Jackson (knee) likely out for season]]> (Photo credit: Matt Krohn)

Minnesota Vikings guard Donovan Jackson, who was the team's first-round draft pick in 2025, is expected to miss the remainder of the season due to a left knee injury that will require surgery, head coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday.

Jackson came away from Sunday's 15-10 home victory over the Miami Dolphins with a torn meniscus.

After he was a standout at Ohio State, where he]]> http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279353685/vikings-g-donovan-jackson-knee-likely-out-for-season 279353685 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:55:23 GMT http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279353685/vikings-g-donovan-jackson-knee-likely-out-for-season <![CDATA[Knicks C Karl-Anthony Towns: Extension unlikely before season]]> (Photo credit: Brad Penner)

Knicks All-Star center Karl-Anthony Towns, a centerpiece in New York's championship season, is not optimistic a contract extension will be finalized before the season opens in two weeks.Towns, 30, is owed $57 million this season and has a $61.1 million player option for 2027-28. He is eligible for a four-year extension worth a maximum of $276 million.

'It don't look good,' the si]]> http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279353605/knicks-c-karl-anthony-towns-extension-unlikely-before-season 279353605 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:05:04 GMT http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279353605/knicks-c-karl-anthony-towns-extension-unlikely-before-season <![CDATA[No secret: Bears name Tyson Bagent as starting QB vs. Packers]]> (Photo credit: Matt Marton)

After guiding the Chicago Bears to a victory Sunday, quarterback Tyson Bagent will be the starter in a Week 5 rivalry matchup on the road against the Green Bay Packers, head coach Ben Johnson revealed Monday.

'Tyson will be the guy,' Johnson said on his weekly radio appearance at ESPN1000. 'We'll go from there. We're in good shape.'

Stepping in for injured quarterback Caleb]]> http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279353548/no-secret-bears-name-tyson-bagent-as-starting-qb-vs-packers 279353548 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:25:17 GMT http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279353548/no-secret-bears-name-tyson-bagent-as-starting-qb-vs-packers <![CDATA[No secret: Bears name Tyson Bagent to start at QB vs. Packers]]> (Photo credit: Matt Marton)

After guiding the Chicago Bears to a victory Sunday, quarterback Tyson Bagent will be the starter in a Week 5 rivalry matchup on the road against the Green Bay Packers, head coach Ben Johnson revealed Monday.

'Tyson will be the guy,' Johnson said on his weekly radio appearance at ESPN1000. 'We'll go from there. We're in good shape.'

Stepping in for injured quarterback Caleb]]> http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279353546/no-secret-bears-name-tyson-bagent-to-start-at-qb-vs-packers 279353546 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:25:10 GMT http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279353546/no-secret-bears-name-tyson-bagent-to-start-at-qb-vs-packers <![CDATA[Vikings improve to 4-0 with 5 FGs, keep Dolphins winless]]> (Photo credit: Jeffrey Becker)

T.J. Hockenson had 13 receptions for 119 yards, and the Minnesota Vikings held on for a 15-10 win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis.

Kyler Murray completed 27 of 37 passes for 247 yards for Minnesota, which improved to 4-0 for the 11th time in franchise history. Aaron Jones Sr. finished with 128 all-purpose yards (94 rushing, 34 receiving) and Will Rei]]> http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279351795/vikings-improve-to-4-0-with-5-fgs-keep-dolphins-winless 279351795 Sun, 04 Oct 2026 23:25:14 GMT http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279351795/vikings-improve-to-4-0-with-5-fgs-keep-dolphins-winless <![CDATA[NFL roundup: Cowboys' last-minute TD caps big 2nd half, upends Texans]]> (Photo credit: Troy Taormina)

Javonte Williams ran for three touchdowns in the second half and CeeDee Lamb scored on his 17th reception of the game with 40 seconds remaining as the Dallas Cowboys collected a high-voltage 34-30 comeback victory over the host Houston Texans on Sunday afternoon.

Lamb posted a career-best 17 receptions and totaled 189 yards to help the Cowboys overcome a 10-point halftime defic]]> http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279351751/nfl-roundup-cowboys-last-minute-td-caps-big-2nd-half-upends-texans 279351751 Sun, 04 Oct 2026 22:19:12 GMT http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279351751/nfl-roundup-cowboys-last-minute-td-caps-big-2nd-half-upends-texans <![CDATA[Improving special teams high on Bruins' agenda as Senators visit]]> (Photo credit: Terrence Lee)

Another first is on tap for the Boston Bruins.

After splitting a back-to-back road trip, Boston opens a three-game homestand with its first Atlantic Division test of the season against the Ottawa Senators on Monday night.

The Bruins could not pull off a sweep of two teams playing their home openers, taking a 4-1 loss to the Minnesota Wild on Saturday after beating the Winn]]> http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279351743/improving-special-teams-high-on-bruins-agenda-as-senators-visit 279351743 Sun, 04 Oct 2026 22:05:10 GMT http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279351743/improving-special-teams-high-on-bruins-agenda-as-senators-visit <![CDATA[NHL roundup: Penguins cede 4-goal lead, sink Canadiens in OT]]> (Photo credit: Charles LeClaire)

Tommy Novak scored two goals, including the game-winner at 1:33 of overtime, to give the Pittsburgh Penguins, who relinquished a four-goal lead, a wild 6-5 victory over the visiting Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night.

Evgeni Malkin, who finished with a goal and two assists, crossed a pass past Montreal defenseman Mike Matheson to Novak at the bottom of the right circle on ]]> http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279350261/nhl-roundup-penguins-cede-4-goal-lead-sink-canadiens-in-ot 279350261 Sun, 04 Oct 2026 06:55:16 GMT http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279350261/nhl-roundup-penguins-cede-4-goal-lead-sink-canadiens-in-ot <![CDATA[Kirill Kaprizov, Wild overcome slow start to blow past Bruins]]> (Photo credit: Nick Wosika)

Kirill Kaprizov scored a pair of goals, and the Minnesota Wild pulled away for a 4-1 win over the Boston Bruins on Saturday night in Saint Paul, Minn.

Quinn Hughes tallied a goal and an assist for Minnesota, which won its second game in a row to start the season. Wild captain Jared Spurgeon also scored a goal.

Tanner Jeannot scored the lone goal for Boston, which was playin]]> http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279350010/kirill-kaprizov-wild-overcome-slow-start-to-blow-past-bruins 279350010 Sun, 04 Oct 2026 03:05:18 GMT http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279350010/kirill-kaprizov-wild-overcome-slow-start-to-blow-past-bruins <![CDATA[First-period goals hold up as Predators fend off Stars]]> (Photo credit: Steve Roberts)

First-period goals by Steven Stamkos and Nils Hoglander held up to the final buzzer as the host Nashville Predators claimed a 2-1 victory over the Dallas Stars on Saturday for their first win of the season.

Goaltender Juuse Saros made 29 saves -- 12 in the third period -- for the Predators, who rebounded after opening the campaign with a home loss to the Minnesota Wild on Thurs]]> http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279350002/first-period-goals-hold-up-as-predators-fend-off-stars 279350002 Sun, 04 Oct 2026 02:55:27 GMT http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279350002/first-period-goals-hold-up-as-predators-fend-off-stars <![CDATA[Minnesota rallies late to top Michigan, lift Little Brown Jug]]> (Photo credit: Matt Blewett)

Darius Taylor scored one touchdown on the ground and another through the air, and Minnesota rallied for a 20-14 win over Michigan in a Big Ten Conference matchup on Saturday afternoon in Minneapolis.

Drake Lindsey completed 17 of 25 passes for 136 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions for Minnesota (4-1, 2-0). Noah Jennings had a team-high seven catches for 70 yards. http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279349825/minnesota-rallies-late-to-top-michigan-lift-little-brown-jug 279349825 Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:55:19 GMT http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279349825/minnesota-rallies-late-to-top-michigan-lift-little-brown-jug <![CDATA[Dream 'locked in' for Game 1 against upset-minded Liberty]]> (Photo credit: Wendell Cruz)

Nobody's head would have spun during the season if you predicted the Atlanta Dream would be three wins away from competing for a championship.

Their opponent in the WNBA semifinals, however, is a bit of a stunner.

The fourth-seeded Dream will host the No. 8 New York Liberty on Sunday afternoon in Game 1 of a best-of-five series.

After matching last season's franchise]]> http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279349649/dream-locked-in-for-game-1-against-upset-minded-liberty 279349649 Sat, 03 Oct 2026 17:25:14 GMT http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279349649/dream-locked-in-for-game-1-against-upset-minded-liberty <![CDATA[Reports: Bears QB Tyson Bagent to start vs. Jets]]> (Photo credit: Steve Roberts)

Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent is expected to start Sunday's game against the visiting New York Jets, multiple outlets reported on Saturday.

Bagent took the majority of the first-team reps at practice this week. He gets the nod over Case Keenum, who passed for 247 yards and accounted for three touchdowns (two passing, one rushing) in Monday night's 27-7 victory over the]]> http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279349645/reports-bears-qb-tyson-bagent-to-start-vs-jets 279349645 Sat, 03 Oct 2026 17:19:17 GMT http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279349645/reports-bears-qb-tyson-bagent-to-start-vs-jets <![CDATA[Report: Packers star Micah Parsons likely out until November]]> (Photo credit: Tork Mason)

Green Bay Packers star edge rusher Micah Parsons is continuing his recovery from a torn ACL and is not likely to see game action until November.

That's according to NFL insider Tom Pelissero, who said Parsons has not had any setbacks. But the three-time All-Pro, who suffered a season-ending torn ACL on Dec. 14 in a game against the Denver Broncos, is less than 10 months into the r]]> http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279349612/report-packers-star-micah-parsons-likely-out-until-november 279349612 Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:05:04 GMT http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279349612/report-packers-star-micah-parsons-likely-out-until-november <![CDATA[US court halts AI nude-image ban challenged by Musk]]> An appeals court blocked a Minnesota law prohibiting AI-generated sexualized images after Elon Musks xAI argued that it is unconstitutional and violates free-speech protections

A US appeals court has blocked Minnesota's ban on AI-generated fake nude images, handing Elon Musk's xAI an early victory in its free-speech challenge to the law.

The state's anti-nudification legislation - the first]]> http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279349393/us-court-halts-ai-nude-image-ban-challenged-by-musk 279349393 Sat, 03 Oct 2026 11:55:56 GMT http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279349393/us-court-halts-ai-nude-image-ban-challenged-by-musk <![CDATA[Stars search for 'sea legs' in matchup with Predators]]> (Photo credit: Jerome Miron)

The season opener was a letdown for both the Dallas Stars and Nashville Predators.

The good news for at least one of those clubs is their disappointment will be put in the past when the sides meet Saturday night in Nashville.

Dallas arrives with less time to let the loss fester in the collective brain, arriving in Music City, U.S.A., one night after a 4-0 home defeat at th]]> http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279349330/stars-search-for-ea-legs-in-matchup-with-predators 279349330 Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:19:09 GMT http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279349330/stars-search-for-ea-legs-in-matchup-with-predators <![CDATA[Wild newcomers off to strong start ahead of home opener vs. Bruins]]> (Photo credit: Steve Roberts)

The Minnesota Wild held on for a road win in their regular-season opener.

Now, the Wild will look to keep up their good start going with a victory in their home opener.

Minnesota will take the ice in front of its home fans when it faces the Boston Bruins on Saturday night in Saint Paul, Minn. The Wild will play their first non-preseason game at home since the second round]]> http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279349307/wild-newcomers-off-to-strong-start-ahead-of-home-opener-vs-bruins 279349307 Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:05:05 GMT http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279349307/wild-newcomers-off-to-strong-start-ahead-of-home-opener-vs-bruins <![CDATA[Canucks eager to fix defensive problems as Flames visit]]> (Photo credit: Bob Frid)

The Vancouver Canucks will try to shore up a leaky defense when they host the Calgary Flames on Saturday.

Vancouver finished with the lowest point total in the NHL last season (58) while permitting a league-leading 314 goals. The early returns on the new season show no improvement in the latter area.

The Canucks surrendered 14 goals in a home-and-home series against the Oilers]]> http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279349029/canucks-eager-to-fix-defensive-problems-as-flames-visit 279349029 Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:25:13 GMT http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279349029/canucks-eager-to-fix-defensive-problems-as-flames-visit <![CDATA[Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (ankle) out vs. Dolphins]]> (Photo credit: Jeffrey Becker)

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson has been ruled out of Sunday's game versus the visiting Miami Dolphins due to a sprained ankle.

Jefferson sustained the injury on a 10-yard reception in the first quarter of Minnesota's 23-16 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last Sunday.

An MRI confirmed a sprained left ankle for Jefferson, who did not participate in ]]> http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279348270/vikings-wr-justin-jefferson-ankle-out-vs-dolphins 279348270 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:05:06 GMT http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279348270/vikings-wr-justin-jefferson-ankle-out-vs-dolphins <![CDATA[NFL Week 4 Capsules]]> (Photo credit: Christine Tannous)

Indianapolis Colts (1-2) vs. Washington Commanders (1-2) in London

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. ET

FanDuel odds: Colts -3.5. Total 47.5

Series rewind: Indianapolis has a 21-11 record against Washington all-time. This is the first game between the teams since the Commanders beat the Colts 17-16 in 2022.

With four combined wins since Nov. 10, 2025 - Washington has thre]]> http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279348134/nfl-week-4-capsules 279348134 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:40:34 GMT http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279348134/nfl-week-4-capsules <![CDATA[MN case underscores uphill climb for tribes adding clean energy ]]> A Minnesota regulatory case is drawing a lot of attention related to tribal sovereignty and the pursuit of clean energy. Industry voices celebrate a victory but obstacles remain.

The Public Utilities Commission recently found Minnesota Valley Cooperative Light and Power Association

The Ravens' talented cornerback grew up about 15 miles from Mercedes-Benz Stadium. He's even closer to people in The A than he is to wide receivers on game days. There wil]]> http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279355207/raised-in-atlanta-nate-wiggins-feels-built-for-stardom 279355207 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:00:11 GMT http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279355207/raised-in-atlanta-nate-wiggins-feels-built-for-stardom <![CDATA[1976 Unsung Hero: Skip Thomas]]> Mike Taylor

Throughout the 2026 season, Raiders.com is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the team's Super Bowl XI Championship by highlighting unsung heroes from the 1976 team along with thrilling moments and untold stories of a campaign that will go down in history as among the greatest in the annals of professional football.

His mama called him Alonzo; you could call him "Skip" or "Dr. Death." Whatever ]]> http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279355511/1976-unsung-hero-skip-thomas 279355511 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279355511/1976-unsung-hero-skip-thomas <![CDATA[Game Preview: Titans Host AFC South Rival Texans]]> NASHVILLE Following consecutive road games, the Tennessee Titans (0-4) return home this Sunday to meet the Houston Texans (0-4) in their first divisional clash of 2026. Kickoff at Nissan Stadium is scheduled for noon CDT on Oct. 11.

This is the 49th all-time meeting in a rivalry that is in its 25th season since the Te]]> http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279355600/game-preview-titans-host-afc-south-rival-texans 279355600 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279355600/game-preview-titans-host-afc-south-rival-texans <![CDATA[Three Takeaways: Dolphins Rally Comes Up Just Short in Minnesota]]> Travis Wingfield

The Dolphins faced yet another unbeaten team in Week 4, and for a second straight week, Miami took its opponent to the wire in a fourth-quarter battle. The Vikings remained unbeaten with a 15-10 victory in a game where the ball bounced Minnesota's way on several occasions. The young Dolphins, led by a record-setting rookie linebacker, are still learning how to close out games.

1. G]]> http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279353549/three-takeaways-dolphins-rally-comes-up-just-short-in-minnesota 279353549 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:26:01 GMT http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279353549/three-takeaways-dolphins-rally-comes-up-just-short-in-minnesota <![CDATA[The deeper connection fueling Atlanta's defensive line evolution]]> Will McFadden

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. The Atlanta Falcons' defensive front looks different than it did in 2025.

Brandon Dorlus, LaCale London and Zach Harrison are the only defensive linemen currently on the 53-man roster who had a hand in setting a new franchise sack record last season. There's a new collection of players around that trio, but the group has coalesced quickly and become greater than the sum of ]]> http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279353333/the-deeper-connection-fueling-atlanta-defensive-line-evolution 279353333 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:52:04 GMT http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279353333/the-deeper-connection-fueling-atlanta-defensive-line-evolution <![CDATA[Cade Otton Rising Up Bucs' Tight End Ranks | Data Crunch]]> Cade Otton is now in sole possession of third place in franchise history for receptions by a tight end, while rookie LB Josiah Trotter continues to produce and S Antoine Winfield produces another big play

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneerslost to the Green Bay Packers, 17-14, in Week Four, in the process dropping to 0-4 in a season for the first time since 2013. Dating back to last season, the Buccaneer]]> http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279353339/cade-otton-rising-up-bucs-tight-end-ranks-data-crunch 279353339 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:45:00 GMT http://www.minneapolisnews.net/news/279353339/cade-otton-rising-up-bucs-tight-end-ranks-data-crunch <![CDATA[Inside The Numbers: Panthers vs. Lions in Week 4]]> A look at some of the key stats from the game, as well as the snap counts from Sunday's win over the Lions in Week 4

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CHARLOTTE A look inside the numbers and snap counts from Sunday's 32-26 win over the Detroit Lions in Week 4.