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Vikings Unveil Stadium Design

Dave Overlund — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:14:08 +0000

There won’t be a retractable roof, but the new Vikings stadium will have a series of giant, 95-foot tall glass panels that will open on the side of the stadium to reveal the Minneapolis skyline. The stadium is touted as being able to host football, soccer, baseball, the Final Four and the Super Bowl. For [...]

Why You Shouldn't Try to Pick Up a Date on Sunday

Jen Jacobs — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 14:24:11 +0000

Super Bowl Sunday is almost here and while there will likely be guys there, I am encouraging you to not try and pick up a date. Here’s why. Sure, your brother’s Super Bowl party will be mostly his friends and if you think one of them may be Mr. Right, It’s better to wait for [...]

What to do on Sunday Besides Watch the Super Bowl

Jen Jacobs — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 14:28:43 +0000

Not into football? Hubby having a big party and you don’t want to hang out with his belching work buddies? No problem. Grab the kids and head for these “football free” zones. Go see a movie. The Academy Awards are coming up soon and most of the nominees are in the theater. Why not treat [...]

Fun "Big Game" Food Facts

Jen Jacobs — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 14:24:04 +0000

If you’re planning on watching the game on Sunday, you’re not alone. Since today is Gourmet Guess day, I figured I would explore some fun facts about our favorite football foods. Are you a fan of chicken wings? Turns out we will eat literally a billion chicken wings on Sunday. We will eat 1.25 billion [...]

Big Entertaining Ideas for the 'Big Game'

Jen Jacobs — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 14:33:33 +0000

Having a party of any kind can be stressful. If you’re having friends and family over to watch the game on Sunday, here are a few helpful hints to having a super, stress free party. Before the Party Make sure your ice maker is on overdrive. Empty the ice bucket often and put it in [...]

Vikings Top Packers to Earn Playoff Spot

Jay Caldwell — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 03:13:24 +0000

The Vikings got a 29-yard field from Blair Walsh on the last play of the game to beat the Packers 37-34 Sunday. Minnesota led 20-10 at halftime but saw the Packers tie the game at 27 at 34 before won the game on the Walsh field goal.

Vikings' Walsh Gets Honor; Ponder Gets Married

Jay Caldwell — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 13:09:18 +0000

Viking kicker Blair Walsh was named the NFC special teams player of the week this week. He was 5-5 on field goals including 3 field goals of 50 yards or more. He had 18 points in the Viking 36-22 win at St. Louis Sunday. Walsh is 8-8 on field goals of 50 yards or more this season.