Minnesota
Netflix releases
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Vikings fans seeking an offseason fix now have some relief, as Netflix’s “Receiver” docuseries featuring Justin Jefferson was released Wednesday.
All eight episodes of the series are now out. It follows Jefferson and four other pass catchers through the 2023 NFL season.
Fans can expect to see Jefferson struggle through his first major injury, deal with backup quarterback play after Kirk Cousins’ own injury and, hopefully, talk about his contract negotiations with the Vikings. The show also apparently tackles Jefferson’s issues with addiction… to candy.
The show also follows Davante Adams, George Kittle, Deebo Samuel and Amon-Ra St. Brown. All five attended a premiere for the series in Los Angeles Tuesday night. Jefferson’s fellow Vikings receiver Jordan Addison, who caught 10 touchdowns in his rookie season, was also at the premiere.
There’s another Vikings receiver in the mix in Netflix’s series, too — Hall of Famer Randy Moss serves as the narrator.
The series is a follow-up to last year’s “Quarterback,” which featured Cousins, Patrick Mahomes and Marcus Mariota.
Hopefully “Receiver” will be enough to tide Vikings fans over until the regular season starts on Sept. 8.
The Vikings signed Jefferson to the highest non-quarterback contract in NFL history this offseason, locking him in as a weapon for quarterback of the future J.J. McCarthy.
Jefferson is entering his fifth season in the NFL. He’s been to three Pro Bowls and, in 2022, was named Offensive Player of the Year and first-team All-Pro in addition to finishing fifth in MVP voting.
Minnesota
2 men convicted of murder in 2023 north Minneapolis shooting
Two men have been convicted of murdering a man in north Minneapolis in 2023, and both are expected to spend life in prison.
A jury found Lavester Breham and Dandre Franklin guilty of first-degree premeditated murder and second-degree intentional murder, according to the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office. The first-degree conviction carries a mandatory sentence of life without parole.
According to a criminal complaint, Breham and Franklin fatally shot Mikiyel Deshone Patton inside a car on the 900 block of Newton Avenue North on Dec. 19, 2023.
Investigators connected Breham and Franklin to the shooting via surveillance footage, cellphone records and DNA testing.
Breham and Franklin are scheduled to be sentenced on Jan. 15.
Minnesota
Minnesota Vikings’ plane turns around after mechanical issues en route to game against Giants
Sunday, December 21, 2025 12:31AM
The Minnesota Vikings had some travel trouble Saturday getting to northern New Jersey for their game Sunday at the New York Giants.
Their team plane experienced mechanical issues that required turning around shortly after departing Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, according to a team spokesperson. The Vikings were expected to arrive in Newark later Saturday night after boarding a second plane, the spokesperson said.
Minnesota is 6-8 and, like the 2-12 Giants, has been eliminated from playoff contention. The Vikings are coming off beating Dallas, with this game more about young quarterback J.J. McCarthy getting additional NFL experience.
Copyright © 2025 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.
Minnesota
Colder, windier Saturday in Twin Cities; warmup set for Christmas week
After some light morning snow, temperatures will gradually fall Saturday in the Twin Cities amid powerful wind gusts.
Expect daytime highs in the upper teens to low 20s, with gusts of up to 40 mph.
The metro could see another small round of snow Sunday night into Monday.
Next week’s highs will be in the 30s, with temps pushing into the 40s on Christmas Day Thursday.
-
Iowa7 days agoAddy Brown motivated to step up in Audi Crooks’ absence vs. UNI
-
Iowa1 week agoHow much snow did Iowa get? See Iowa’s latest snowfall totals
-
Maine5 days agoElementary-aged student killed in school bus crash in southern Maine
-
Maryland7 days agoFrigid temperatures to start the week in Maryland
-
South Dakota1 week agoNature: Snow in South Dakota
-
New Mexico5 days agoFamily clarifies why they believe missing New Mexico man is dead
-
Detroit, MI6 days ago‘Love being a pedo’: Metro Detroit doctor, attorney, therapist accused in web of child porn chats
-
Education1 week agoOpinion | America’s Military Needs a Culture Shift

