Minnesota To Host The NFL Draft At U.S. Bank Stadium

The NFL announced this morning that the 2028 NFL Draft will be hosted by the Minnesota Vikings. Meaning fans from across the US, and for that matter, the world, will be coming to the Twin Cities in April 2028 to cheer on their team, making the Twin Cities the focus of the NFL.

The Pick Is In: The NFL Picked Minnesota

"Minnesota Knows How To Show Up"

According to a press release from the Minnesota Vikings and the NFL today, Commissioner Roger Goodell said that Minnesotans know how to show up to big moments.

"Minnesota knows how to show up for big moments, and we've seen it firsthand," said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. "This is a market that delivers at the highest level. Working with the Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota Sports and Events, we look forward to bringing the 2028 NFL Draft to this great community, driving positive economic impact throughout the region, and hosting an incredible experience for fans and the next generation of the NFL."

Rotating Host Sites Since 2015

The NFL has been rotating the NFL Draft to different host sites since 2015, and just this past year, the NFL Draft was held in Pittsburgh, bringing in hundreds of thousands of fans over the course of the NFL Draft and other activities for fans to enjoy.

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According to the NFL, "the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh attracted a record-setting 805,000 fans over three days, while millions watched nationally and internationally. The 2027 NFL Draft will take place in Washington, D.C."

You can learn more about the NFL Draft coming to Minnesota here.

Thanks For The Memories In MN Adam, SKOL Vikings

With the Minnesota Vikings waiving Detroit Lakes-native, former Minnesota State Mankato Maverick, Adam Thielen today, it's only natural to go back and revisit his time with the hometown team. Here are some pictures of Adam in purple from his two stints with the Vikings, and his stats during his time with the Vikings.

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6 Photos You Won't Believe Were Taken In Minnesota

After having spent the greater part of the last three weeks outside Minnesota, it has been great to be back. We live in a very beautiful part of the country. From the North Shore's jagged cliffs to the rolling croplands of southern Minnesota and to the driftless area near Preston, our state is filled with beautiful sights. I managed to find 6 photos that were taken right here in Minnesota, but when you look at them, you'd think they were taken somewhere else completely. Let's enjoy the land of 10,000 photos, shall we?

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