Safety concerns take spotlight after severe sports injuries
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Only two games into the Minnesota high school football season and two major injuries to youth players have already become prominent stories across the state.

Pierre Noujaim avoids embarassment throwing out first pitch for Monarch Night at Saints game
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FOX 9 sports reporter and host Pierre Noujaim, despite some nervous energy, was able to put the ceremonial first pitch across the plate Tuesday night, as the St. Paul Saints held "Monarch Night" at CHS Field.

Bad Pants Open raises money for Special Olympics
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Ian Leonard hosted his 16th annual Bad Pants Open to support the Special Olympics and PGA REACH Minnesota, ultimately donating $20,000 to Special Olympics.

Paralyzed Bloomington football player's first words off ventilator: 'Roll tide'

The family of Ethan Glynn says the young high school football player, who was paralyzed during a game nearly two weeks ago, reached a major milestone as he marches towards recovery.

Brownie the Elf: Meet the Cleveland Browns' new old mascot

The Cleveland Browns, one of the NFL’s oldest and most storied franchises, are famous for having the only logo-less helmet. But that doesn’t mean they don’t have a mascot.

Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards apologizes after posting homophobic slur

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has become a fan favorite since the team drafted him No. 1 overall two years ago, but he found himself in hot water after recently posting a video making some inappropriate comments.

Where are Vikings fans' expectations at after big win over Packers?

Over the years some Vikings fans have learned to have tempered expectations for the purple and gold. But Sunday’s 23 to 7 win over Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers has some now rethinking their usual hesitancy.

Notre Dame QB Tyler Buchner to miss season after injury

Fighting Irish coach Marcus Freeman said Monday that Buchner has a severe AC joint sprain in his left shoulder.

Baseball legend Ty Cobb’s dentures auctioned off for $18K

The baseball legend spent 22 years with the Detroit Tigers before being inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Jefferson, defense lead Vikings to 23-7 win over Packers in Kevin O'Connell's debut

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers 23-7 in front of more than 66,000 fans at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday in Kevin O'Connell's head coaching debut.

Vikings tailgate goes wild for season kickoff
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The energy was palpable at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday as Vikings fans brought the excitement for Week 1 of the regular season.

New era for Minnesota Vikings starts Sunday against Packers

A new era for the Minnesota Vikings officially gets underway Sunday afternoon as they open the 2022 regular season against the Green Bay Packers at 3:25 p.m. at U.S. Bank Stadium, a game you can watch on Fox 9.

'Workmanlike, squared': Gophers crush Western Illinois 62-10, improve to 2-0

The Gophers piled up 679 total yards and scored 8 touchdowns in a 62-10 win over FCS Western Illinois on Saturday at Huntington Bank Stadium.

Lindsay Whalen to be introduced into Hall of Fame
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On Saturday Minnesota?s own Lindsay Whalen will be honored with an induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. FOX 9?s Dawn Mitchell explains the meaning of the well-deserved honor.