A time for celebration among Minnesota football fans

Atlanta Falcons v Minnesota Vikings
Vikings player Gerald Hodges hands equipment to fans after Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons in Minneapolis. The Vikings beat the Falcons 41-28.
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Minnesota football fans are in a good mood this morning.

The Minnesota Vikings beat Atlanta 41-28 on Sunday. And, the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers claimed the Little Brown Jug after a win over Michigan in the Gophers' Big Ten opener on Saturday.

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about both games.

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