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The Minnesota Vikings play their home games in the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome. The name Vikings was chosen because many Minnesotans can trace their heritage to Vikings from the Scandinavian countries. Minnesota played its first NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams on September 10, 1961. The Vikings have a winning tradition, but have lost 4 Super Bowls. Stars for the Vikings have included quarterback Fran Tarkenton and defensive end Alan Page. The vaunted “purple people eaters” of the seventies thrilled fans with their defensive prowess. Their bright purple jerseys delighted television fans at the time color television was coming into fashion.
The past two years have been the “Brett Favre” era in Minnesota football. Favre led the Vikings to the NFC conference game in 2009. In 2010, a host of injuries to Favre resulted in a dismal, losing season.
The 2011 season is in question because of a disagreement between owners and players.

The Minnesota Vikings are seeking to build a new stadium near the “Mall of America” in downtown Minneapolis.
The Minnesota State Legislature is forestalling the financing initiative because of budgetary problems.

Downtown Minnesota has a host of excellent restaurants near the stadium. The shopping couldn’t be better, Mall of America, the largest shopping center in the United States, is located in Minneapolis. Minnesota is also known for its numerous lakes and outdoor recreation.