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In this Monday, Aug. 8, 2017 photo, Minnesota Vikings fans watch as the football gear was being loaded on a truck at Minnesota State University, in Mankato, Minn. (Jerry Holt/Star Tribune via AP)

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Melissa Hinton of Mankato waits in line for an autograph on the last day of Minnesota Vikings training camp, Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017 in Mankato, Minn. (Jerry Holt/Star Tribune via AP)

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In this Monday, Aug. 7, 2017 photo, Minnesota Vikings equipment manger Dennis Ryan pushes a stack of shoulder pads to a truck as the team prepared to leave Minnesota State University after 52 years in Mankato, Minn. (Jerry Holt/Star Tribune via AP)

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Minnesota Vikings tackle Mike Remmers (72) protects quarterback Sam Bradford (8) from defensive end Danielle Hunter (99) during NFL football training camp Friday, July 28, 2017, in Mankato, Minn. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Laquon Treadwell makes a fingertip catch during NFL football training camp Friday, July 28, 2017, in Mankato, Minn. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Laquon Treadwell makes a catch during NFL football training camp Thursday, July 27, 2017, in Mankato, Minn. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Laquon Treadwell (11) does push ups after he missed a catch during a scrimmage during NFL football training camp Friday, July 28, 2017, in Mankato, Minn. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford (8) is congratulated by teammates Laquon Treadwell (11), Alex Boone (75) and Mike Remmers (72) after throwing a touchdown during NFL football training camp Thursday, July 27, 2017, in Mankato, Minn. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater speaks at his first press conference since his knee injury last year, during an NFL football training camp in Mankato, Minn., Thursday, July 27, 2017.(AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

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In this July 4, 1971, photo, the Minnesota Vikings hold training camp in Mankato, Minn. Assistant coach John Michael is at center rear. Others shown include Roy Winston (70) and Chris Morris (65). The Vikings training camp was at Bermidji State University from 1961-1965 before moving to Mankato State University. The Minnesota Vikings say the 52nd training camp in Mankato will be their last one away from headquarters. The Vikings announced on Tuesday, July 18, 2017, that they plan to hold training camp at their new practice facility in the Twin Cities suburb of Eagan starting in 2018. (Wayne Bell/Star Tribune via AP)

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ADVANCE FOR MONDAY, APRIL 10, 2017- In this Saturday, April 1, 2017 photo, Minneopa State Park volunteer Tim Pulis, left, talks with Lennox Tofte, 3, after showing him bison on the prairie at the park through a spotting scope, while Lennox's dad Matt holds him Saturday, April 1, 2017, near Mankato, Minn. Pulis is among the volunteer "bison ambassadors" at the park who answer questions for the public. (Jackson Forderer/The Free Press via AP)

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ADVANCE FOR SATURDAY MARCH 25 AND THEREAFTER - In a March 15, 2017 photo, Hayat Liban, left, takes notes during a citizenship class at Lincoln Community Center, in Mankato, Minn. Citizenship classes at the center and elsewhere in Mankato have had slightly higher enrollments this year, an occurrence that roughly coincides with the initial travel ban implemented by President Donald Trump in January. (Jackson Forderer/The Free Press via AP)

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ADVANCE FOR SATURDAY MARCH 25 AND THEREAFTER - In a March 15, 2017 photo, Mary Buak, right, and Nyawargak Jack, center, listen to teacher Tom Tacheny during a citizenship class at Lincoln Community Center in Mankato, Minn. Citizenship classes at the center and elsewhere in Mankato have had slightly higher enrollments this year, an occurrence that roughly coincides with the initial travel ban implemented by President Donald Trump in January. (Jackson Forderer/The Free Press via AP)

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Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Norv Turner, left, and head coach Mike Zimmer watch practice at an NFL football training camp on the campus of Minnesota State University Monday, July 27, 2015, in Mankato, Minn. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

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Minnesota Vikings strong safety Jamarca Sanford walks to the field before an NFL football training camp practice, Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014, in Mankato, Minn. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

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Trevor Shelley and his attorney, Michael Padden, left, leave the Blue Earth County Justice Center in Mankato, Minn., after his initial court appearance on Wednesday, May 14, 2014. Shelley is charged with first and third degree assault in connection with the May 13, 2013 beating that left former Minnesota State University, Mankato football player Isaac Kolstad in critical condition. (AP Photo/Mankato Free Press, John Cross)

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Rep. Tim Walz visits with veteran Virgil Marble, left, during a visit to the Mankato VA Outpatient Clinic in Mankato, Minn., on Wednesday, May 14, 2013. (AP Photo/The Mankato Free Press, John Cross)

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Former Minnesota quarterback Philip Nelson leaves the Blue Earth Co jail with a towel on his head after posting $20,000 bail in his assault case stemming from a fight outside a bar that left another former football player in critical condition with head injuries, in Mankato, Minn, Monday, May 12, 2014. Authorities say Nelson kicked Isaac Dallas Kolstad, 24, in the head after another man punched and knocked him to the ground early Sunday as bars were closing in Mankato. (AP Photo/The Star Tribune, Richard Tsong-Taatarii) MANDATORY CREDIT; ST. PAUL PIONEER PRESS OUT; MAGS OUT; TWIN CITIES TV OUT

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Former Minnesota quarterback Philip Nelson leaves the Blue Earth Co jail with a towel on his head after posting $20,000 bail in his assault case stemming from a fight outside a bar that left another former football player in critical condition with head injuries, in Mankato, Minn, Monday, May 12, 2014. Authorities say Nelson kicked Isaac Dallas Kolstad, 24, in the head after another man punched and knocked him to the ground early Sunday as bars were closing in Mankato. (AP Photo/The Star Tribune, Richard Tsong-Taatarii) MANDATORY CREDIT; ST. PAUL PIONEER PRESS OUT; MAGS OUT; TWIN CITIES TV OUT