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Minnesota Vikingsfamily playbook
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Table of ContentsWelcome to the Vikings
Who’s Who at the Vikings
Benefits
Game Days
Minnesota Drivers
Service Locations
Schools
Business Partners and Employee Discounts Dining
Shopping and Services
Family Activities
Vikings in the Community Stadium Effort
History of the Vikings
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Welcome
Dear Minnesota Vikings Family Member,
Welcome to the Minnesota Vikings family! We are pleased you are a part of our organization.
The Minnesota Vikings have a long, storied history and tradition, and we want you to be part of this. It is our desire that this manual help you and your family adjust and adapt to the team and surrounding community. The information included is designed to provide you with more in-depth details on both the Minnesota Vikings and this community.
Whether you are planning a trip to the Metrodome for a Vikings game or anticipating a family outing somewhere in the beautiful state of Minnesota, you will find helpful information in this manual. Retail and dining options abound in the Twin Cities. Along with the cosmopolitan arts and theatre community, you will find something here to match your interest.
We have included helpful background information and key contacts for you to turn to for assistance. Should you need any further information regarding the areas covered please call our Human Resources Manager, Lisa Larson, at 952-828-6538. Lisa will happily assist or direct you to the appropriate resource.
Once again, welcome! We look forward to an exciting year ahead for the Vikings.
Sincerely,
Owner/Chairman
Owner/President
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Who’s Who at the VikingsOwner/ChairmanZygi Wilf
Owner/PresidentMark Wilf
Owner/Vice Chairman Leonard Wilf
Owner/Ownership Partner Jeffrey Wilf
Ownership PartnerReggie Fowler
Ownership Partner Alan Landis
Ownership Partner David Mandelbaum
Executive Assistant to OwnersTrish Huizinga [email protected]
Vice President of Public Affairs and Stadium DevelopmentLester Bagley
Vice President of Football OperationsRob Brzezinski
Vice President of FinanceSteve Poppen
Vice President of Player PersonnelRick Spielman
Vice President of Operations and Legal CounselKevin Warren
Vice President of Sales and Marketing/Chief Marketing OfficerSteve LaCroix
Executive Assistant to Sales and MarketingRen Rutkus [email protected]
Winter Park Switchboard 952-828-6500
Head Coach Brad Childress
Assistant to Head Coach Kevin Stefanski
Assistant to Head CoachMary Redmond [email protected]
Executive Director of PlayerDevelopment and LegalLes Pico 952-828-6592(Cell 612-751-3402)[email protected]
Player Development AssistantRon Brewer 952-918-8354(Cell 612-741-9714)[email protected]
Human Resources ManagerLisa Larson [email protected]
Office AssistantLois Hyde [email protected]
Payroll Supervisor/AccountantCarla Smith [email protected]
Director of Operations – Team TravelLuther Hippe [email protected]
Director of Operations – Stadium and Team LogisticsChad Lundeen [email protected]
Executive Director of Community Relations/Youth FootballBrad Madson [email protected]
Director of SecurityKim Klawiter 952-828-6550(Cell 952-360-8953)[email protected]
Team ChaplainTom Lamphere 952-451-2834
Metrodome Ticket OfficeJoe Mee [email protected] Huebner [email protected]
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BenefitsMEDICAL AND DENTAL INSURANCE INFORMATION FOR PLAYERS
CIGNA Healthcare Customer Service Number 1-800-635-9671 Policy/Group Number 3208640 Identification Number Player’s Social Security Number
Medical claims should be submitted to: CIGNA Healthcare Service Center PO Box 5200 Scranton, PA 18505-5200
Dental claims should be submitted to: CIGNA Healthcare Service Center PO Box 188037 Chattanooga, TN 37422-8037 Prescription Claims should be submitted to: CIGNA Pharmacy Service Center PO Box 3598 Scranton, PA 18505-0598
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY CALL 911
Hennepin Regional Poison Center (800) 222-1222
Team Doctors Dr. Sheldon Burns 952-925-2200 Dr. Joel Boyd 952-806-5341
Please verify that the clinic, hospital, urgent care or minute clinic is a part of the NFL players’ benefit plan or risk out-of-network charges or no coverage.
Hospitals Fairview Southdale 952-924-5000 6401 France Ave S, Edina (Just South of Hwy 62 on France Ave) Methodist 952-993-5000 6500 Excelsior Blvd, St. Louis Park (1/2 mile West of Hwy 100 on Excelsior Blvd)
Abbott Northwestern 612-863-4000 800 East 28th Street, Minneapolis (Just south of downtown Minneapolis – East of I-35W and South of I-94)
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BenefitsUrgent Care and Minute Clinics
Numerous locations are in the area. Some are listed on the pages below. Contact the NFL players’ insurance customer service center at 1-800-635-9671 to verify benefit coverage of urgent care and MinuteClinics.
Urgent Care This list is not all-inclusive – it is only Park Nicollet Urgent Care locations and is current as of August 1, 2007. This represents a small sampling of Urgent Care facilities.
Urgent Care hours are listed as: 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday and Sunday
Park Nicollet Clinic Park Nicollet Clinic 14000 Fairview Drive 300 Lake Drive E Burnsville, MN 55337 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Phone: 952-993-8700 Phone: 952-993-4300 Park Nicollet Clinic Park Nicollet Clinic 3850 Park Nicollet Blvd 15111 Twelve Oaks Center Dr St. Louis Park, MN 55416 Minnetonka, MN 55305 Phone: 952-993-3123 Phone: 952-993-4500
Minute Clinics Numerous locations are listed at the web site www.minuteclinic.com. In the immediate area are:
Chanhassen: CVS/pharmacy, 7765 Galpin Boulevard Clinic Hours: M-F: 8am to 8pm Sat-Sun: 10am to 4pm Practitioners take a lunch break from approximately 2:00 to 2:30pm, M-F. Driving Directions: From the East or West: Take Arboretum Blvd to Galpin Blvd. north on Galpin Blvd.to 78th Street From the North or South: Take Galpin Blvd to 78th Street
Minnetonka: Cub Foods, 4801 County Road 101 Clinic Hours: M-F: 8 am – 8 pm Sat-Sun: 9 am – 5 pm Practitioners break from approx. 2:00 to 2:30pm
Driving Directions: From the East or West: Hwy 7 to County Road 101 north From the North or South: I-494 to Hwy 7 west to County Road 101 north
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BenefitsSouthdale: First floor, by JC Penny, across from Hallmark Clinic Hours: M-Sat: 10am to 9pm
Sun: 11am to 6pm Practitioners take a lunch break from approximately 2:00 to 2:30pm, M-F.
Driving Directions: From I-494: Go north on France Avenue. Turn right into Southdale Shopping Center after passing West 69th Street. From Crosstown Highway 62: Go south on France Avenue. Turn left into Southdale Shopping Center after passing West 66th Street.
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Game days2008 Schedule:
Monday, September 8 at Green Bay 6:00 pm Sunday, September 14 Indianapolis 12:00 pm Sunday, September 21 Carolina 12:00 pm Sunday, September 28 at Tennessee 12:00 pm Monday, October 6 at New Orleans 7:30 pm Sunday, October 12 Detroit 12:00 pm Sunday, October 19 at Chicago 12:00 pm Sunday, October 26 BYE Sunday, November 2 at Houston 12:00 pm Sunday, November 9 Green Bay 12:00 pm Sunday, November 16 at Tampa Bay 12:00 pm Sunday, November 23 at Jacksonville 12:00 pm Sunday, November 30 at Chicago 7:15 pm Sunday, December 7 at Detroit 12:00 pm Monday, December 14 at Arizona 3:05 pm Sunday, December 21 Atlanta 12:00 pm Sunday, December 28 New York 12:00 pm
Location of Metrodome: 500 11th Avenue South, Minneapolis
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Game daysVikings Ticket Office Entrance
If you would like to enter the Vikings Ticket Office entrance (located below Gate C), please make sure that you present your babysitting pass to security personnel as you enter. This entrance should be used anytime someone is entering with children who do not have tickets/seats for the game. After entering, please proceed with the children to the baby-sitting room listed below.
Vikings LoungeYour Post-Game Pass must be presented as you enter the Vikings Lounge (located next to the Vikings Ticket Office) after the game. The post-game lounge is intended for immediate family members waiting for players and any full-time staff members with responsibilities after the game. This pass is good for post-game use only. This pass does not allow access into the Lounge before the game or at halftime. Make sure that if you give your pass to an out-of-town guest that you get it back for the next game. Coaches, trainers and their wives are provided a separate lounge.
IMPORTANT: All guests must enter the lounge together.
Baby-sitting Room The baby-sitting room is in the Minnesota Twins cafeteria, which is located downstairs in the lower concourse under Section 131. Please present your pass to the security personnel in the concourse and in the baby-sitting room. The baby-sitting room will open one hour prior to the start of the game and will close shortly after the completion of the game (approximately one half hour). Recommended ages of the children are one year and older. If you lose your pass, there will be a $50 donation to the Viking Children’s Fund to obtain a replacement pass. For the ease of preparation, please e-mail [email protected] or call 763-458-7741 to tell her if you will be using the childcare services. Please let her know by Friday before the scheduled game.
Baby/Infant Ticket Policy Every person, regardless of age, needs a ticket for admittance to the stadium. Please come to the Vikings Ticket Office on game day for a free Baby/Infant pass. The baby must be present and not taller than 30” to acquire the pass. Distribution of these passes is up to the discretion of the ticket office. If you have any questions, please contact Luther Hippe (952-828-6517) [email protected] Chad Lundeen (952-918-8351) [email protected] or Paul Martin (952-918-8317) [email protected].
Away Games Contact Mary Redmond at 952-828-6516 [email protected] for Tickets and Travel arrangements.
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Minnesota DriversVEHICLE AND DRIVER’S LICENCE INFO
WWW.DPS.STATE.MN.US/DVS Click “driver info” and then “New resident” for details
DRIVER’S TESTING STATIONS
MIDTOWN (written test only) (651-297-2005)Midtown Exchange (Old Sears Building)2929 Chicago Av. S. MinneapolisWritten Test (Monday – Friday 9:00am - 4:40pm)
SOUTH (651-688-1870)2070 Cliff Road – EAGANRoad Test (Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm)Written Test (Monday – Friday 8:00am – 3:45pm)
NORTH (651-639-4057)35W & County Road I – ARDEN HILLSRoad Test (Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm)Written Test (Monday – Friday 8:00am – 3:45pm)Motorcycle and Moped (Monday – Friday 10:00am – 1:00pm)
WEST (952-476-3042)2455 Fernbrook Lane – PLYMOUTHRoad Test (Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm)Written Test (Monday – Friday 8:00am – 3:45pm)
ANOKA (763-422-3401)530 West Main StreetRoad Test (Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm)Written Test (Monday – Friday 8:00am – 3:45pm)
CHASKA (952-448-3740)418 Pine Street SouthRoad Test (Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm)Written Test (Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:15pm)
HASTINGS (651-437-4884)427 VermillionRoad Test (Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm)Written Test (Monday – Friday 8:00am – 3:45pm)
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Service LocationsThere are seven Service Centerlocations throughout Hennepin County including Ridgedale, Southdale, Eden Prairie, Maple Grove, Brookdale, Midtown and Downtown Minneapolis. They provide the services listed below. Go to www.co.hennepin.mn.us for locations and hours.
Drivers Licenses, State IDsDriver’s License RenewalsDriver’s License Replacements (Duplicates)Driver’s License ReinstatementsPermits: Drivers’ Instruction Permit RenewalsMinnesota State ID’sVoter Registration
Birth, Marriage and DeathBirth & Death Certificates FilingCertified Copies of MN Births and DeathsCertified Copies of HC Marriage CertificatesMarriage LicensesMinisterial Credentials FilingMarriage Certificate Filing
Vehicles - AutomobileMotor Vehicle PlatesMotor Vehicle Registrations (Tabs, Stickers)Motor Vehicle Titles - Duplicates and TransfersTrailer - Registrations and Transfers
PassportsPassport Photos (Instant)Passport BooksPassport Cards
Vehicles – RecreationalAll-Terrain Vehicles (ATV’s, 4-Wheelers)Off-Road Motorcycles (ORV’s, OHM’s, Dirt Bikes)SnowmobilesWatercrafts (Boats, Canoes, Jetskiis)
Property TaxesReal Estate Tax PaymentsProperty Tax Duplicate Statements (current year)Property Tax Payments (current year)
DNR Licenses & StampsGovernment Center Location OnlyState & Federal Waterfowl StampsState Trout , Pheasant and Goose StampsFishing & Hunting Licenses
Special Licenses & PermitsAuctioneer’s LicenseDangerous Dog RegistrationsHassan Township PermitsLawful Gambling Premises PermitsLiquor LicensesPark Permits - Minnesota & Hennepin CountyPrecious Metals Dealer’s LicensesTobacco Retailer’s Licenses (unorganized)Transient Merchant Licenses
OtherFiling Your Notary CommissionJurat/Notary CertificatesNotarizationsNotary Public Transactions
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SchoolsEden Prairie Public Schools: 952-975-7008
If oldest child is not yet in school you may register your child with the school district so that you will receive information regarding kindergarten screening and registration when appropriate
If your oldest child is school-age you may go in person to 8100 School Road between 8am and 4pm or download form from www.edenpr.K12.mn.us by clicking “general info” and then “registration” or call 952-975-7008 to request materials.
Other school districts:
Edina – www.Edina.K12.Mn.Us
Minnetonka – www.Minnetonka.K12.Mn.Us
Shakopee – www.Shakopee.K12.Mn.Us
Chaska – www.Chaska.K12.Mn.Us
Prior Lake and Savage – www.Priorlake-Savage.K12.Mn.Us
Preschools
Eden Prairie Early Childhood Centerwww.Edenpr.K12.Mn.Us/famctr
Eden Prairie Community Edwww.Epcommunityed.Org
Other child care and preschool options: State child care resource and referral contact 1-888-291-9811
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business partners & employee discounts
Art & Frame WarehouseThe Official framer of the Vikings offers a 20% Employee Discount to all Vikings employees. Present your business card or another proof of employment at the time of order. Art & Frame offers high quality and service. They have over 1,000 framed art works to choose from and have the largest selection for your custom framing needs. They also offer in-home consultation for large jobs (3 or more pieces).
Contact: Andy or Rachel www.artandframewarehouse.com763-494-8311
Store location: 7740 Main Street NorthMaple Grove
BEST BUYPersonal Shopping Assistant: A Personal Shopping Assistant can help you navigate the world of technology and find what you need. You can set up an appointment, or request a personal shopper when you arrive at the store.
Contact: Shane LaCoste 952-941-5149 ext 2190
Store location: Best Buy 7901 Flying Cloud Drive Eden Prairie
Best Buy Discounts: Get deals on electronics through the BestBuyBiz discount program. Store coupons and manufacturer rebates do not apply. Please pick out the item(s) in the store and write down the product information and SKU. Then contact Kathy to check on the available discount(s) if any. She will write up an order and have it at customer service for you to pick up.
Contact: Kathy [email protected]
BUFFALO WILD WINGSIn celebration of Buffalo Wild Wings sponsorship of the Vikings, they are offering 15% off your total bill at any Metro area location.
Vikings employees just need to show a business card when paying to receive the 15% off discount.
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CORPORATE EXPRESSEmployees can shop on-line for office supplies for home/personal use and receive our corporate discount rates. Supplies can be shipped directly to your house or wherever you wish in a day or two. Each new order will require the input of new shipping and credit card information.If you would like to order products for your home or personal use, please follow the steps below from Corporate Express:
1. Go to https://www.eway.com/ce/eway/enter?ps=N This is the E-Way log-in site.2. All users will login using the same ID when placing personal orders. ID: viking-employee Password: govikings 3. They will need to fill in their address information, name, phone and credit card with each order. Credit card information cannot be saved, so there is no risk of another person seeing anyone’s credit card even if two or more people are using the site simultaneously.4. If you have any questions, please call our Corporate Express customer service number at 1-800-238-6329 (CE Today). You may also call Alan Savage at 952-828-6513 if you have questions.
COSTCO$20 per year per member – payroll deducted. This is a calendar year cost and there is not a prorate for those who join mid-year. Members must have their OWN ID card to shop (ie: you cannot give your card to your spouse to shop – they must have their own membership card). Costco only accepts cash, checks, certain debit cards and American Express. Costco offers an American Express credit card with cash back benefits - see application at Costco for details.
DELLFor discounts on Dell products, log onto www.dell.com/epp, type in member ID#: PS46867952. Check for weekly specials.
GOLDEN TAN SALONSGo to www.goldentansalons.com to find the location nearest you. Tell the associate you are with the Vikings and present a business card or other proof of employment. An account will then be set up for you loaded with “Palms” good towards tanning. Employees will also receive 25% off additional products and services purchased. For usage of the account by employee’s spouse, the employee must approve usage by spouse on the account in person before it can be used. Contact: Ren Rutkus, Sales and Marketing , 952-828-6504
HOM FURNITUREHOM Furniture has a Vikings employee offer for the 2008-09 season. There are percentage discounts as well as other incentives which are based on the price of the items purchased. To get details and the letter which is required to accompany the purchase please contact Lois Hyde at 952-918-8373.
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LIFETIME FITNESSA limited number of free health club memberships are available for employees and their family (immediate family and children only), but applicable taxes must be paid and are deducted through Vikings payroll. Membership costs for children under 11 years of age is $5.00 per month per child and not part of the Vikings trade agreement with Lifetime. Please contact Ren Rutkus, Sales and Marketing, 952-828-6504 before going to a club to set up a membership. Visit www.lifetimefitness.com for club locations. Family memberships are not available at this time, but please feel free to contact Ren to be placed on the waiting list. There are still a limited number of single memberships available. Contact Ren for more information.
NEW HORIZONS COMPUTER LEARNING CENTERComputer training is available for all Vikings employees through New Horizons Computer Learning Center. The training certificates are a product of a trade agreement that our Marketing Department set up with New Horizons. Here is just a sampling of what courses are available.• Word(Beginning,IntermediateandAdvanced)• Excel(Beginning,IntermediateandAdvanced)• Access(Beginning,IntermediateandAdvanced)• PowerPoint(BeginningandIntermediate)• ComputersMadeEasy• Outlook(BeginningandIntermediate)
The training facility is located about 5 miles from Winter Park in Edina. For course schedules and outlines, you can visit the New Horizons’ web site at www.newhorizonsmn.com or call Cheryl Nygaard, 952-828-6569, for a brochure.
TOTAL LUXURY LIMOUSINESpecial pricing for limousine and van services.
Contact:: 651-770-5668 3565 Hoffman Road East, Vadnais Heights, MN 55110
VIKINGS LOCKER ROOM STORE25% off all purchases. Show your Vikings business card to receive the discount.They carry a wide variety of Vikings items.
Mall of America, West 160 952-854-2936
Ridgedale952-545-6680
Rosedale651-636-6438
WILDFIRE RESTAURANT 20% off discount card. Good for any visit, no limit on visits. Contact Ren Rutkus, Sales and Marketing, 952-828-6504 if you have not received a card or to make special arrangements. Eden Prairie Center (on the Sears Side) 952-914-9100
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car Customer Service:Our Way of Life
1-800-Rent-A-Car (952) 941-80119053 Flying Cloud Road Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Hours of Operation:Mon. - Fri. 7:30 am - 6:00 pmSaturdays 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Account # N2C074
Vehicle Classes Daily Rate Weekly Rate Monthly RateIntermediate Car $37 $180 $740Standard Car $40 $200 $800Full-Size Car $43 $220 $830Minivan $60 $330 $1100Luxury Car $66 $330 $1100Pick-up Truck $60 $300 $1000SUV (standard) $66 $330 $1100SUV (large) $80 $400 $1200Van (15 passenger) $111 $600 N/A
All rates include mileage up to 2500 miles.
Intermediate Car Chevy Cobalt / Ford Focus or similar
Mid-Size CarPontiac G6 / Chevy Malibu or similar
Full-Size CarChevy Impala / Pontiac Grand Prix or similar
Luxury CarCadillac / Infiniti or similar
SUV (standard)GMC Envoy / Ford Explorer or similar
SUV (large)Chevy Tahoe / Ford Expedition/ Durango or similar
Pick-up TruckChevy Silverado / Ford F-150 or similar
MinivanDodge Caravan / Pontiac Montana or similar
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I want you to know that not only will I get you settled into your new home, I will get you settled into your new community. Because searching for a home can be a challenging endeavor, we, at Bridge Realty, want to simplify your life by offering a one stop shop.
As a thank you for the opportunity to serve this organization, I offer a 20% rebate of my commissions to you, as buyer or seller, upon a successful completion of a closing
I believe in my commitment to provide excellent service.
Your Trusted Real Estate Advisor
Cell: 952-240-5803 Direct: 952-368-0021
Fax: 952-368-0036 Bridge Realty
102 North Chestnut Street Chaska, MN 55318
“Kelly Tillotson is committed to helping her clients accomplish their dreams. Her goal is to provide world class service in the Minneapolis area. She was knowledgeable, experienced, committed and supportive in our quest. It took us nearly two years to transfer and Kelly was with us every step of the way. We were lucky to have found her.” Alan & Rickie Gill “We agree that Customer Service is #1 and we got that from you. We so appreciated your professionalism. You made our family's relocation a very positive experience.” - Hal and Louise Grey
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Kelly Tillotson, GRI Realtor www.KellyTillotson.com
“Just a note to thank you for all you did. You were super, and this made the entire process easy for us. It was quite a lot for us to move from our life time home in North Dakota. You knew exactly what we wanted and didn't quit until we found it.”
- Dallas and June Johnson
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We accomplish this goal by working with our clients and fellow Realtors with honesty, integrity, fairness and hard work.
It is of the utmost importance to us to approach your real estate needs ethically. Whether buy-ing, selling or both -- we strive for all parties in the transaction to be “winners”. We adhere to these beliefs and standards.
The Stephenson Team brings over 30 years of real estate experience and service to the entire metropol-itan area. Our clients appreciate the availability that our approach brings to their real estate needs. Collectively we have vast knowl-edge and experience of the many situations that may occur during the buying and selling of your home.
We are committed to being aware of the ongoing changes in the real estate market and the compli-cated local and state requirements affecting your transaction.
• Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors• Minnesota Association of Realtors• National Association of Realtors• Council of Residential Specialists• Graduate Realtors Institute
We can offer you a vast array of resources that will provide a seam-less buying/selling experience:
• A full service real estate company
• Legal counsel on-site
• Assistance in the staging of your home for sale
• A network of services providers that provide solutions to your real estate needs:
• Mortgage and Title• Movers & Moving Services• Home Inspection• Home Repair & Remodeling• Painters• Carpet Suppliers• Home Security• Insurance• Etc.
11200 West 78th StreetEden Prairie, MN 55344www.minnesotahomes.com
Each RE/MAX® office is indepenedently owned and operated.
The Stephenson Team• Sharon Stephenson, GRI, CRS
Relocation Specialist 952.942.4717
612.396.0482 [email protected]
• Jeff Stephenson, GRI, CRS Relocation Specialist
952.942.4727 612.578.8820 [email protected]
Available upon request.
We are certified relocation special-ists and have been working for 16+ years. 65% of our business is relo-cation.
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Realtors who work as a team to provide the bestrepresentation and service for professional athletes!
Virginia and Jeffrey have been named by Minneapolis and St. Paul Magazine and Minnesota Business Mag-azine as “Super Agents”, representing the top 4% of Realtors based upon customer satisfaction. Virginia and Jeffrey are also members of Coldwell Banker Burnet’s Distinctive Homes Division whose members represent the top 50 Realtors in the company who sell upper brack-et homes.
Virginia is a licensed attorney who has been practicing in the state of Minnesota for over 25 years as a litigator. Her exten-sive legal background ensures that contracts and negotia-tions are always representing our client’s best interests.
Jeffrey has vast experience representing professional ath-letes and his repeat business and many referrals attest to his outstanding performance, quality service and integrity. Some of his clients include:
• Coordinate title work and homeowner’s insurance • Handle all utility hookups & disconnects • Provide several mortgage options with well established mortgage bankers • Coordinate movers • Coordinate auto transport service • Interior Design referrals • Cleaning service referrals • Long established relationships with construction and painting companies who are at your service
Kirby Puckett MLBChristian Laettner NBATodd Bouman NFLBrett Lievers NHLCarlos Jenkins NFL
Integrity, confidentiality and trust are the cornerstones of our business. We pride ourselves on finding prop-erties that will be good investments for our clients.
Virginia LordDirect: 952-475-9212Cell: 612-799-1700Fax: 952-473-3932
Email: [email protected]
Jeffrey DewingDirect: 952-471-2279Cell: 612-597-0424Fax: 952-471-2280
Email: [email protected]
John Randle NFL Steve Hutchinson NFLCharles Evans NFL Ashley Sheppard NFLLeroy Hoard NFLEd McDaniel NFL
VIRGINIA LORD & JEFFREY DEWING ARE... Concierge services we provide for our clients:
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Dining
EDEN PRAIRIE CENTER • EDEN PRAIRIE
We’ll make it an affair to remember
Private parties are our specialty
952-914-9100
wildfirerestaurant.com
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DiningRestaurants in the Southwest Suburbs
Wildfire www.wildfire.comRestaurant featuring steaks, chops and seafood. (5 mins. from WP)
3020 Eden Prairie Center, Eden Prairie - Southwest side of Mall (952/914-9100)- Go west on Viking Drive to the lights- Take a left on Prairie Center Drive- Continue about 1 mile, Mall is on your right- Wildfire is on the south side of mall near Barnes and Noble
Kincaid’s www.kincaids.com
Upscale dining featuring traditional fish, chops & steaks. Fresh fish, steak, and pasta specials. Open for lunch and dinner. (10 mins. from WP) *Voted Best Restaurant in the Twin Cities!
8400 Normandale Lake Blvd., Bloomington (952/921-2255) - 494 E to 100 S (Normandale Road) - Right at 1st stop light (84th St.) - Right at 2nd stop light (Normandale Lakes Blvd.) - 8400 Tower parking garage is on the right - Kincaid’s is on the first level of the 8400 Tower building
Campiello www.campiello.damico.com
Casual, country style Italian cuisine featuring a wood-fired rotisserie and oven. Owned by D’Amico and Son’s. (5 mins. from WP)
6411 City West Parkway, Eden Prairie (952/941-6868) - Washington Ave. North to Valley View Road - Left on Valley View to Shady Oak Road - Right on Shady Oak and cross over Hwy. 212/Hwy. 5 - Campiello’s is on your right near a strip mall across from Wooddale Church.
Buca Di Beppo www.bucadibeppo.com
Southern Italian family-style dining. Large portions of salads, pastas, pizzas and other southern Italian entrees. (10 mins. from WP)
7711 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie (952/934-9463) - Take Viking Drive West past Channel 9 to Flying Cloud Drive (Hwy. 212) - Take a right on Flying Cloud Drive to Valley View Road - Take a left on Valley View and follow signs for Hwy. 5 West - Take Hwy. 5 West to Mitchell Road- Take a right on Mitchell Road (Buca will be on you right)
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Dining Biaggi’s www.biaggis.com
Restaurant featuring authentic Italian cuisine. (5 mins. from Winter Park)
8251 Flying Cloud Drive, Eden Prairie ask for Gary Chanen (952/942-8555)- Take Viking Drive west and go left on Prairie Center Dr.- Follow Prairie Center Dr for about 1 mile- Biaggi’s is on the south side of Mall near Barnes & Noble
Outback Steakhouse www.outback.com
Aussie-theme steakhouse with mainstream American foods: steaks, pastas, chicken, seafood, salads & sandwiches abound the menu. Open for lunch and dinner. (10 mins. from Winter Park)
12910 Plaza Drive, Eden Prairie (952/946-1480) - Take Viking Drive West past Channel 9 to Flying Cloud Drive (Hwy. 212) - Take a right on Flying Cloud Drive to Valley View Road - Take a left on Valley View and proceed about 1½ mile to Plaza Drive - Take a left on Plaza Drive, go about ¾ of a mile, Outback will be on your right
Applebee’s www.applebees.comNeighborhood Bar and Grill. (5 mins. from Winter Park)
8421 Joiner Way, Eden Prairie (952/942-7993)- Take Viking Drive West to Prairie Center Drive- Take a left onto Prairie Center Drive- Follow Prairie Center Drive to the Lariat Center on the left - Applebee’s is across the street from a Goodyear tire dealership.
Don Pablo’s www.donpablos.comMexican Cuisine (1 mile west of Winter Park)
11347 Viking Drive, Eden Prairie (952/943-2877)- Take Viking Drive West to Prairie Center Drive- Proceed straight through the stoplight and take a left at the Fairfield Inn - Don Pablo’s will be right next to the Fairfield Inn.
Champp’s www.champps.comGreat food, music, drinks, giveaways and sports. Open daily for lunch anddinner. (5 mins. from Winter Park)
8010 Glen Lane, Eden Prairie (952/942-3331) - West on Viking Drive to Prairie Center Drive- Go right on Prairie Center Drive to second stop light- Go left (west) on Hwy 212 and continue for about 3 to 4 blocks - Take a right on Eden Road and the next left on Glen Lane
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Dining Redstone www.redstonegrill.com
Casual American dining featuring wood-fired steaks, chops, and seafood. Open daily at 11am for lunch and dinner. Sunday Brunch from 10am to 2pm. Call and ask for Derek. (5 mins. from Winter Park)
8000 Eden Road, Eden Prairie (952/903-9500) - West on Viking Drive to Prairie Center Drive- Go right on Prairie Center Drive to second stop light- Go left (west) on Hwy 212 and continue for about 3 to 4 blocks - Take a right on Eden Road and it’s on the right side just past DQ (across from Champps)
Perkins www.perkinsrestaurants.com
Comprehensive breakfast, lunch, and dinner selection ranging from traditional to innovative.(10 mins. from Winter Park)
4201 West 78th Street, Bloomington (952/831-8855) - Take 494 East - Take the exit 6B following the signs for CR-17 France Avenue - Go left on France - Turn slightly left onto West 78th Street
Famous Dave’s – BBQ www.famousdaves.com(13 mins. from Winter Park)
5101 West 98th Street, Bloomington (952/832-0500)- 169 North- 494 East- Merge onto Normandale Blvd/CR-34 South via Exit 7B- Turn left onto West 98th Street
Twin City Grill www.lettuceentertainyou.com
40’s 50’s supper club atmosphere, fresh fish, steaks, full service bar (15 mins. from Winter Park)
Mall of America North Garden space #130, Bloomington (952/854-0200)- Between Sears and Nordstrom’s- 1st floor space # N130
Ciao Bella www.ciaobellamn.comItalian eatery, great pizza for lunches and pastas for dinner. (10mins. from Winter Park)
3501 Minnesota Drive, Bloomington (952/841-1000)- 169 North- 494 East- Exit #6B France Avenue- Left on France Avenue- Right on Minnesota Drive
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DiningAdditional dining options:
Eden Prairie
India Palace 936 Prairie Center Drive 952-946-1923 indiapalace.comGreat Mandarin 8251 Flying Cloud Drive 952-941-9828TGI Fridays 8251 Flying Cloud Drive 952-995-4100 fridays.comJakes 12365 Singletree Lane 952-944-3794 jakescitygrille.comWoody’s Grille 6399 Citywest Parkway 952-944-8799 woodysgrille.com
Edina
Cheesecake Factory 2715 Southdale Center 952-653-3333 thecheesecakefactory.comMaggiano’s Little Italy 2685 Southdale Center 952-285-4339 maggianos.comP F Chang’s 2700 Southdale Center 952-926-1713 pfchangs.com Arezzo Ristorante 5057 France Ave S. 612-285-7444 arezzo-ristorante.comTejas 3910 W 50th Street 952-926-0800 tejasrestaurant.com
Minnetonka
Lord Fletchers 3746 Sunset Drive 952-471-8513 lordfletchers.comJimmy’s 11000 Red Circle Dr. 952-224-5858 jimmysfoodandcocktails.com
Excelsior
Maynards 685 Excelsior Blvd 952-470-1800 maynardsonline.com
Chanhassen
Buffalo Wild Wings 550 W. 79th St. 952-934-9453 buffalowildwings.com
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DiningDowntown Minneapolis Restaurants
Steak (Plus)
Capital Grille thecapitalgrille.com
J.D. Hoyt’s jdhoyts.com
Manny’s Steakhouse mannysteakhouse.com
Morton’s mortons.com
Murrays murraysrestaurant.com
Ruth’s Chris ruthschris.com
Seafood
McCormick & Schmick’s mccormickandschmicks.com Oceanaire Seafood Room theoceanaire.com
British
Brit’s britspub.com
French Mediterranean
La Belle Vie labellevie.us
Italian
Bellanotte bellanottempls.com
Brazilian
Fogo De Chao fogodechao.com
Irish
The Local the-local.com
Japanese
Fuji Ya fujiyasushi.com
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DiningAsian Influenced
Chambers Kitchen chambersminneapolis.com
20.21 info.walkerart.org/visit/dining.wac
Tapas
Solera solera-restaurant.com
Fondue
The Melting Pot meltingpot.com/Minneapolismn
Organic/Vegitarian
Spoon River spoonriverrestaurant.com
General
Matty B’s mattybs.com (Owned by Viking Matt Birk)
Bank bankmpls.com Café Lurcat cafelurcat.com
Cue at the Guthrie cueatguthrie.com
Martini Blu mattiniblu.com
Mission American missionamerican.com
Nicollet Island Inn nicolletislandinn.com
Palamino palomino.com
Vincent A Restaurant vincentarestaurant.com
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Shopping & ServicesMalls
Eden Prairie Mall www.edenprairiecenter.com
Mall of America www.mallofamerica.com
Ridgedale www.ridgedalecenter.com
Rosedale www.myrosedale.com
Southdale/Galleria www.southdale.com/www.galleriaedina.com
Downtown Minneapolis www.minneapolis.org
Outlet Malls Albertville www.premiumoutlets.com
Medford www.outletbound.com
Tanger www.tangeroutlet.com/northbranch
U.S. Post Office Eden Prairie 8725 Columbine Road
Lifetime Fitness Eden Prairie-crosstown 6233 Baker Road 952-943-4600
Chanhassen 2901 Corporate Place 952-380-0303
Spas Spalon Montage 952/915-2900 (all locations)
Edina 3909 West 49 1/2 St at 50th and France
Chanhassen 600 Market Street Suite 270
Limo Service Total Luxury Limousine Service
(Official Limo Company of the Vikings)651- 770-5668 www.totallimo.comDave Murray, Owner - cell 651-755-9239
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Shopping & ServicesRental Cars
Enterprise Car Rental 952- 941-8011
Enterprise will deliver vehicles to Winter Park, hotels, or other locations. They will rent to individuals under the age 25. Renters are required to have a major credit card and a valid driver’s license. Refer to the Enterprise insert in this handbook for more information regarding daily, weekly, and monthly rates.
*Vehicle charges are the responsibility of the individual and may not be billed to the Club.
Banking
US Bank24-Hour Service : 612- 872-2657. Ron Plante 952- 942-2839Will cash Minnesota Vikings payroll checks with proper photo identification. It is located by Eden Prairie Center on the corner of Prairie Center Drive and West 78th street. If you would like to open up an account at US Bank, you may contact Ron at the number above.
Furniture Rental
Cort FurnitureMelissa - 952- 884-5622
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Family ActivitesLibraries www.hclib.org
Valley Fair www.valleyfair.com(May – September)
Mall of America www.mallofamerica.com(includes indoor amusement park, underground aquarium, shopping & dining)
Minnesota Zoo www.mnzoo.org
University of MN Arboretum www.arboretum.umn.edu/
Pump It Up www.pumpitupparty.com
Edinborough Park www.edinboroughpark.com
TheatreThe Twin cities are second only to New York City in the number of theater seats per capita. Minneapolis alone is home to 30 live theaters.
Guthrie Theater818 South 2nd Street, Minneapolis www.guthrietheater.org
Chanhassen Dinner Theatre 501 West 78th Street, Chanhassen [email protected]
Children’s Theatre Company 2400 3rd Avenue South, Minneapolis www.childrenstheatre.org
Live Music Venues Orchestra Hall 1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis www.minnesotaorchestra.org
St. Paul Chamber Orchestra 408 St. Peter Street, St. Paul www.theSPCO.org
The Minnesota Opera 620 N. 1st Street, Minneapolis www.mnopera.org
Dakota Jazz Club and Restaurant 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis www.dakotacooks.com
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Family ActivitesMuseums and Galleries Walker Art Center
1750 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis www.walkerart.org
Minneapolis Institute of Arts 2400 3rd Avenue South, Minneapolis www.artsmia.org
Science Museum of Minnesota 120 West Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul www.smm.org
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Vikings in the CommunityViking Children’s FundVikings Contact Person: Pat [email protected]
There have been many changes on and off the field for the Minnesota Vikings since the team’s inception, but the organization’s steadfast commitment to children has always remained the same. In light of the organization’s commitment to community, the Viking Children’s Fund (VCF) was established in 1978 and has since raised nearly $8 million to give back to those in need. The VCF is a means for Vikings players, coaches, cheerleaders, staff and their families to focus their community support to help children. The VCF distributes grants to health, education and family
services organizations benefiting children. In 2007 the VCF provided more than 75 grants to nonprofit organizations, including $170,000 to the University of Minnesota Department of Pediatrics. In total, the VCF has donated more than $4.5 million to support the University of Minnesota Department of Pediatrics, which boasts highly-skilled pediatricians and excels in break-through research. To learn more about the VCF- or to make a donation- please call Patrick Leopold at (952) 828-6500. If your charitable organization is interested in applying for a VCF grant, log on to vikings.com to download a grant application form. Grant applications need to be mailed by the end of November each year for fall award.
Community RelationsVikings Contact Person: Brad Madson 952-828-6590 [email protected]
Ben and Abby Leber are, once again, heading up our hospital visits this season. The dates are September 16th, October 28th and November 25th. We will meet at Winter Park at 9:15am and caravan down to the hospital. At the hospital we sign Vikings souvenirs for kids who are able to come to us and also make visits to rooms for those who can’t. Generally, we get situated around 10 am and visit the children from 10:15 to 11:30. We have found it works well for the wives/girlfriends to visit along with the players as it allows for more interplay with the kids and their families.
In addition to the hospital visits these activities are scheduled throughout the season:
Game Day Events will include:
September 14th – Indianapolis – RT Autism Awareness (Coordinator – Julie Farwell)
PMS 2685 PMS 1235 PMS 720
Minnesota Vikings logos, marks, and colors
Artwork provided for reproduction must NOT be altered in any way without the consent and/or approval of the Minnesota Vikings. Contact Vikings marketing at 952.828.6500 for more details.
Process for PurpleC=90, M=100 K=10
Process for GoldM=30 Y=100
Process for TanM=25 Y=30 K=5
For this one-time use only, subject to approval of artwork by the Minnesota Vikings.
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Vikings in the CommunityOctober 12th – Detroit – ZTA Breast Cancer Awareness(Coordinator – Jenni Greenway)
November 2nd – Houston – Food Drive(Coordinators Dru Childress and Jardin Loeffler)
December 21st – Atlanta - Toy Drive(Coordinators Kelly Griffin and Lisa Dugan)
Other Non-Game Day Events:
Clothing Drive at Winter Park Tuesday, October 7th from 2:30 to 4 p.m.(Coordinators - LaShawnda Herrera and Jaivonna Hicks)
Blood Drive at Qwest Headquarters Tuesday, November 18th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. There are two shifts that last one hour.(Coordinator – Jenni Greenway)
Adoption Family Funfest December 9th (Coordinators Leah Brzezinski and Michele Spielman)
Hair Donation for Cancer Patientswww.beautifullengths.com(Coordinator – Lisa Dugan)
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Stadium Effort
MSFC AND VIKINGS SEEK STADIUM RESOLUTION IN 2009
The retractable-roof stadium will engage the city with an endzone view of downtown Minneapolis.
Working in concert with the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission, the Minnesota Vikings are preparing to present a stadium development plan to the 2009 Legislature for consideration. This joint-proposal will include specifi c stadium design and program elements, a fi nance plan, and principles of agreement on how the new facility will be operated and governed. All of these elements are crucial for the Legislature and the Governor to analyze as they work to reach a stadium solution in 2009. The Vikings ownership group has done everything possible to collaborate with state, regional and local partners, to respect State Legislative priorities, and to invest in a winning football team and in this community. Ownership’s sense of frustration is growing with the lack of engagement by State leaders and the lack of urgency regarding addressing this issue before the team’s lease expires in 2011. Each year of delay increases the cost of the stadium project by approximately $50 million. Combine this with the fact that the Vikings will have only 30 games remaining on the lease, 2009 is the critical year to preserve the long-term viability of the Vikings in Minnesota. Neither State leaders nor Vikings ownership can wait until the lease expires to make these crucial business decisions.
STADIUM UPDATEAPRIL 25 ,2008
The development will include a ‘Winter Garden transit station that will host indoor/outdoor activities for transit riders, neighborhood residents, downtown
workers and attendees of stadium events.
PROGRAM ELEMENTS OF THE PROPOSED NEW STADIUM65,000 seats, expandable to 72,000 for Super Bowl and other major
eventsUp to 7,500 club seats (included in above seat count)Up to 150 private box suites20,000 parking spaces within one-quarter mile of the new stadiumPublic plaza comprising approximately 144,000 square feet of land
areaVikings Hall of FameVikings Team StoreTwo state-of-the-art video boards and a ribbon board
KEY ELEMENTS OF THE STADIUM DEVELOPMENT PLANThis economic development proposal includes three critical elements that go beyond hosting Vikings home games:
1) A retractable-roof stadium that will give Minnesotans a state-of-the- art venue to be used year-round for high school and amateur sports, trade shows, community and cultural events as well as national and international happenings. 2) A Winter Garden light rail train station that will serve as a connecting point for the future Central Corridor light rail line and the existing Hiawatha line. 3) A privately fi nanced redevelopment of the Downtown East area that will include offi ce buildings, residences, shops and restaurants. This exciting project will create jobs, boost the economy and bring a renewed energy to this area of Minneapolis.
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Stadium EffortANSWERS TO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the current stadium proposal?The Vikings stadium development plan is to use the existing H.H.H. Metrodome site in the Downtown East area of Minneapolis as the site of a new multi-purpose, retractable-roof facility.
Has renovation of the Metrodome been eliminated?Both the MSFC and the Vikings have researched and eliminated renovation as a viable option. Renovation is not a long-term solution for our fans. It does not meet the program requirements of the team or the NFL, it’s too costly and provides minimum benefi t for the public investment, and it greatly limits other economic development from taking place in the surrounding neighborhood.
Who will own the proposed stadium? The stadium will be publicly owned and operated by a stadium authority similar to the MSFC, the public body that owns and operates the Metrodome. The Vikings will pay rent for their 10 home games each season.
What is the Winter Garden piece?The proposed Winter Garden light rail train station will serve as a connecting point for the future Central Corridor and the existing Hiawatha line. Currently 10% of Vikings fans use the LRT to attend games, but creating this public asset will allow 60,000+ riders a day to connect in front of the new stadium. The station will include indoor and outdoor programmable space for art exhibits, shows and Vikings memorabilia on game days.
Why should the state invest in another stadium on this site? The existing Metrodome site makes tremendous sense for a new multi-purpose stadium because most of the infrastructure needed is already in place. While Minneapolis is the proposed location for this stadium, the facility will be a statewide asset, used for events that student athletes and fans from across Minnesota will attend. Looking at the benefi ts of all of the current options, we believe it is in the state’s best interest to redevelop the Metrodome site.
What is Minnesota Momentum?Minnesota Momentum is a citizens’ coalition of Minnesota residents, Vikings fans, businesses and organizations. Members of this group support the plan to build a new Minnesota Vikings stadium and want to see the state legislature resolve the issue in 2009. The group is co-chaired by Hall of Fame Vikings coach Bud Grant, Kathi Ackerman of Minnesota DARE and Vikings fan representative Larry Spooner. Other founding members include John Gagliardi, Saint John University’s head football coach; Ezell Jones, Board Member of the Minnesota Black Chamber of Commerce; Jay Kimble, Mayor of Stillwater, MN; Terry Mattson, President of Visit Duluth; and Bill McCarthy, President of the Minneapolis Central Labor Union.
HOW YOU CAN HELP:Much work remains between now and the 2009 Legislative Session, and the Vikings need your help. You can help by:
Joining Minnesota Momentum - www.minnesotamomentum.com.
Contacting your legislator with the following key messages:o The Vikings are an important state asset; they belong in Minnesota
and the stadium issue must be resolved in 2009. o I support the plan to build a new stadium to replace the Metrodome
and provide a new home for Vikings football because it will solve the team’s stadium issue, boost our state’s economy and re-energize the Downtown East area of Minneapolis.
o The state needs a multi-purpose, climate-controlled facility to host year-round events.
o The VIkings plan includes a new Winter Garden light rail train station that will connect the future Central Corridor LRT and the existing Hiawatha LRT, allowing 60,000+ riders a day to connect at the new stadium site.
o The legislature has solved stadium issues for the Minnesota Wild, the Minnesota Twins and the University of Minnesota. It is time to resolve the remaining stadium issue.
For more information, please visit www.minnesotamomentum.com.
Minnesota Vikings9520 Viking Drive
Eden Prairie, MN 55344(952) 828-6500
The proposed stadium could be used for ancillary events such as NCAA basketball tournaments and MLS soccer.
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History of the VikingsClub History:
Twin Cities football enthusiasts began their quest for professional football many years ago and it was on January 28th, 1960 that their efforts culminated with the announcement that Minnesota was being granted a franchise for 1961. At the same time Dallas was accepted to start play in 1960. The franchise was granted just ten days after E. William Boyer, president of the Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce, had made an official presentation to the league on behalf of statewide Minnesota interests.
Beside Boyer in the founding group were: Max Winter, promoter and restaurateur, H.P. Skoglund, president of North American Life and Casualty Company, Ole Haugsrud, Duluth businessman and the Northwest Publications, Inc., publishers of the St. Paul Dispatch and Pioneer Press, through its president, Bernard H. Ridder, Jr.
They decided to start with an original outlay of one million dollars, of which the Minneapolis sources would put up $600,000; St. Paul $300,000 and Duluth, representing the rest of the state, $100,000. Upon acquiring a franchise, the group hired Joe Thomas, former scout with the Los Angeles Rams, to scout the country in preparation for the 1961 draft meeting, and went on a nationwide search to find a general manager. This ended with the selection of Bert E. Rose, who was at the time the public relations director for the Rams.
How the Vikings got their name:When Bert Rose was selected as General Manager, one of the first steps he took was to recommend to the Board of Directors that the club be nicknamed the “Vikings”.A nickname should serve a dual purpose, he said. First, it should represent an aggressive person or animal inbued with the will to win. Secondly, if possible, it is desirable to have it connote the region that the particular team represents.
The “Vikings” scores well on both points. Certainly, the Nordic Vikings were a fearless race. Following many years of victories in the British Isles and France, under Erik the Red, they sailed in open boats across the North Atlantic seeking new peoples to conquer. Their entire history is punctuated with the aggressive desire and will to win.
While Minnesota is populated by the descendants of settlers from many nations, the area has a rich Nordic lore, perhaps due to the mythology of Paul Bunyan and his Blue Ox, perhaps due to the preponderance of the “sons” and “sens” in the phone book. The Vikings, too, were Nordics; hence the name represents in a large part the solid stock of people who call Minnesota their home.