Minnesota Bidding for 2029 NFL Draft

Minnesota has hosted some huge events in the past, from Super Bowls to the Final Four, but a rumored event coming in 2029 could top them all.

This annual multi-day event has been known to draw crowds of up to 1 million people and generate tens of millions of dollars for local and state economies.

Could the NFL Draft Land in Minneapolis in 2029?

The NFL Draft was just hosted in Green Bay, where more than 600,000 people attended the three-day event. According to Sports Illustrated, it could be coming to Minnesota in 2029.

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The sports outlet reported that Twin Cities sports reporter Darren Wolfson claims the Minnesota Vikings and the City of Minneapolis are working together on a plan to bring the draft to Minnesota.

Vikings and Minneapolis Eye 2029

Wolfson says the team isn’t looking at their Eagan facility, but instead plans to host it at U.S. Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis, an ideal and logical location.

As of now, the only confirmed future location is Pittsburgh in 2026. Cities like Washington, D.C. and Denver have submitted bids for 2027, but nothing is confirmed beyond that.

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The 2024 NFL Draft reportedly added $20 million to the local economy in Green Bay, with an additional $94 million spread across the rest of Wisconsin. Hosting the draft in Minneapolis could bring similar, if not bigger, returns.

The 32 NFL owners vote on future draft locations. It’s unclear when the Vikings and Minneapolis will learn the outcome of their bid, but it’s clear they’re aiming big, so stay tuned.

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After 25 years, Xcel Energy is stepping away from its naming rights deal with the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. A new sponsor is expected to sign a long-term, high-dollar agreement to rename the arena with the Minnesota Wild.

While several major brands are rumored to be in the running, we couldn’t help but think of some uniquely Minnesota companies that would make amazing (and hilarious) naming rights partners—if only they had the budget or interest.

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Minnesota's 5 Shortest State Highways - Don't Blink, Or You'll Miss Them!

Don't blink, or you'll miss them! These state highways are pretty shockingly short!

For the purpose of this list, I decided to exclude the sizable list of short state highways that serve state institutions like correctional facilities and hospitals. These are just connections to those facilities, so they have a very specific purpose besides just being a stretch of road.

Let's take a look at where these roads are and just how short they really are.

Gallery Credit: Nick Cooper - TSM Duluth