Vikings Recognize 2021 Minnesota High School All-State Team

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

Molson Coors recognized Dennis Boldt, a Mankato native and World War II veteran whose service included the Battle of the Bulge and Normandy, during Monday's game against the 49ers.

Minnesota Sports Legend Dave Winfield sounded the Gjallarhorn prior to the recent game against the 49ers.

This week's Hometown Hero was Riggs, the first medical dog at Children's Minnesota. Riggs and his primary handler, Annika, work with patients at the Center for Treatment of Eating Disorders and those recovering on the medical-surgical unit. Riggs and his secondary handler Krista Majerus also spend time in the Child Life Zone.

Members of the Gopher football team brought the Floyd of Rosedale Trophy to Monday's Vikings-49ers game after their win over Iowa on Saturday.

Vikings.com's Tatum Everett talked with Vikings Legend Kenechi Udeze during the recent game against the Chiefs.

This week's Hometown Heroes were Pamela and The Pink Ladies, a group organized by two-time breast cancer survivor Pamela Weems to provide support for those battling breast cancer.

Hailey James is a singer/songwriter/performing artist from Cottage Grove. Named 2022 Female Vocalist and Songwriter of the Year from the Midwest Country Music Organization, James performed her song "Gotta Stay Faithful," which was written in honor of her grandmother, as part of the tribute.

Vikings Legend Kenechi Udeze sounded the Gjallarhorn prior to the recent game against the Chiefs.

Vikings.com's Tatum Everett talked with Vikings Legend Warren Moon during the recent game against the Chiefs.