Vikings Hosting Training Camp In Mankato For 3 More Years
MANKATO, Minn. (WCCO) -- The Minnesota Vikings announced Wednesday they've reached an agreement on a three-year extension with Minnesota State University, Mankato, to continue holding training camp there.
The agreement means the Vikings will hold training camp in Mankato beyond 50 years as the school will celebrate its 150th year in 2017.
"We're very happy to announce a three-year extension to host the Minnesota Vikings training camp," Dr. Richard Davenport, president of Minnesota State University, Mankato, said in a statement. "It's been wonderful to celebrate 50 years of Vikings training camp on our campus this summer, and we look forward to the Vikings being here during the University's 150th year anniversary celebration."
"Announcing this extension with Minnesota State University, Mankato, is a perfect way to celebrate our 50 years together," Vikings Owner/President Mark Wilf said in a statement. "Vikings training camp is a great tradition for the team and our fans, and we look forward to this continued partnership with both the university and the City of Mankato."
