The Minnesota Vikings have announced that training camp will begin on Saturday, July 25th on the campus of Minnesota State University in Mankato. Mankato will be hosting the Vikes for the 50th straight year. The first practice is set for July 26th. Minnesota's first preseason game is August 9th against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The first evening practice in Mankato will be on Saturday, August 1st in Blakeselee Stadium, followed by fireworks.

Sports Illustrated's Peter King picked the Vikings at #6 in the NFL off-season power poll.

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