Vikings Purple Planet Week is back
The Minnesota Vikings want people to think "green" during the second annual Planet Purple Week.
Planet Purple Week runs from Monday through Sunday and is aimed at raising environmental awareness.
The Vikings are teaming up with Xcel Energy for a series of community events.
On Tuesday, Vikings players, cheerleaders and Viktor the Viking will accompany Xcel Energy officials on a trip to improve energy efficiency in a St. Paul neighborhood.
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Vikings employees and players will help plant trees at Lucy Craft Laney Elementary and Cleveland Park in Minneapolis on Friday.
Planet Purple Week wraps up with Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions. The Vikings have purchased renewable energy through Xcel Energy's Windsource Program to offset electricity used to power Mall of America Field for home games this season.
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