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Monday's Hometown Hero was Darlene Schaefer who is a volunteer with the The Salvation Army.

Vikings.com's Tatum Everett talked with former Gophers head coach and Super Bowl Champion Tony Dungy during the recent game against the Packers.

Sunday's Hometown Hero was Carneice Poe, a two-time cancer survivor, dedicates her time to volunteering with the Angel Foundation. The Angel Foundation™ offers relief to adults with cancer and their loved ones through financial assistance, education, and emotional support.

The Vikings honored several military families during the recent game against the Packers.

25 gameday staff members were recognized on field for their outstanding service over the course of the season prior to Sunday's game against the Packers.

Kirk Cousins and his son sounded the Gjallarhorn prior to the recent game against the Packers.

Vikings.com's Tatum Everett talked with Vikings Legend Leo Lewis during the recent game against the Lions.

Sunday's Hometown Hero was Mark Graves who is the branch director of the Southside Village Boys and Girls club and the winner of the NFL Inspire Change Changemaker award.

The Minnesota Vikings recognized the 2023 All-State team, made up of the state's premiere senior prospects, is selected by a committee of sportswriters, broadcasters, Vikings staff, and Minnesota high school football coaches, during the recent game against the Lions.

Minnesota Wild defenseman Brock Faber sounded the Gjallarhorn prior to the recent game against the Lions.

Innovative Office Solutions partnered with the Vikings and Be The Match for their 'Field Goals For Charity' program, which helped Liam Balow get a bone marrow transplant that saved his life. The family was honored on the field during Monday's game against the Bears.

Kamden was the honorary captain for the Vikings during their recent Monday night game against the Bears.

Adrian Peterson, Robert Smith and Chuck Foreman helped sound the Gjallarhorn prior to the recent game against the Bears.

Aidan Fisher sang the National Anthem prior to the recent game against the Bears.

Vikings.com's Tatum Everett talked with Vikings Legend Adrian Peterson during the recent game against the Bears.

Major General Shawn Manke sounded the Gjallarhorn prior to Sunday's game with the Saints. After leaving the active Army as a Captain, General Manke joined the Minnesota National Guard. Prior to his current assignment, General Manke was the full-time Joint Chief of Staff for the Minnesota National Guard.

A Services Specialist at the 148th Fighter Wing up in Duluth, Sgt. Ben Churchill sounded the Gjallarhorn prior to the recent game against the Saints.

Vikings.com's Tatum Everett talked with Vikings Legend Steve Jordan during the recent game against the Saints.

During Sunday's game with the Saints, the Vikings honored 12 Vietnam Veterans.

The Vikings and Polaris recently surprised Veteran Hector Matascastillo with a Slingshot as part of the team's Salute to Service game.

Reenlistment is one of the most long-time honored traditions in the military. 7 members of the National Guard re-enlisted before Sunday's game with the Saints.

The Vikings honored long-time Equipment Manager Dennis Ryan during Sunday's game against the Saints.

Sunday's Hometown Hero was Sergeant First Class Randy Klossner, who served 25 years in the MN National Guard and continues to serve his community through the starting of a 501 3C nonprofit called Lost K9.

Debbii Dawson, a first-generation American raised in Minnesota who competed on Season 17 of America's Got Talent, performed the National Anthem prior to Monday's game against the 49ers.

Vikings.com's Tatum Everett talked with Vikings Legend Stephen Weatherly during the recent game against the 49ers.