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Minnesota Vikings

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The Minnesota Vikings are a professional American football team in the National Football League, founded in 1961 as an NFL expansion franchise and based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They compete in the NFC North division and play home games at U.S. Bank Stadium. The team appeared in four Super Bowls (IV, VIII, IX, XI) during the late 1960s and 1970s without winning, a period noted for the defensive line nicknamed the Purple People Eaters.

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When were the Minnesota Vikings founded?

The Minnesota Vikings were founded in 1961 as an NFL expansion franchise. The team is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Which division do the Minnesota Vikings play in?

The Vikings compete in the NFC North. Their division rivals include the Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears, and Detroit Lions.

Where do the Minnesota Vikings play home games?

The Vikings play at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. The venue replaced the Metrodome as the team's home.

Have the Minnesota Vikings won a Super Bowl?

The Vikings have appeared in four Super Bowls but have not won one. Their NFC identity and long-running rivalry with Green Bay are major parts of the franchise's history.

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