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Minnesota Vikings

United States

Founded:: 1961
Stadium:: U.S. Bank Stadium

The Minnesota Vikings are a professional American football team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The team has played in four Super Bowls, but lost in each one. The Vikings joined the National Football League (NFL) as an expansion team in 1960, and first took the field for the 1961 season. They currently participate in the North Division of the National Football Conference (NFC); prior to that, the Vikings were in the NFC Central Division, and before that they were in the NFL's Western Conference Central Division. In May 2012, a bill was passed to build a new stadium for the team at the site of the Metrodome. The new stadium is expected to be open for the 2016 season. The Vikings play their home games at TCF Bank Stadium at the University of Minnesota while the new stadium is being built.

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Chicago Bears build around Caleb Williams during offseason

Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. impresses at OTAs

Chimere Dike prepares for NFL Year 2 with pro hockey player girlfriend

Chicago Bears prepare for offseason activities leading to training camp

Jordan Ross aims to raise draft stock as LSU edge rusher

George Kittle aims to return for 49ers' opener against Rams

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