Super Bowl LII

On Feb. 4, 2018, Minneapolis will host the New England Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL’s 52nd Super Bowl. Here, you'll find full MPR News coverage and an insider’s guide -- for visitors and locals alike -- to getting around, getting out of town, plus news and notes for navigating it all.

'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' in Minneapolis

‘Tonight Show’ rebate puts focus on Snowbate rules

July 11, 2019 10:22 AM

A state agency said it was working with Minnesota’s Film and TV Board to craft new guidelines for an incentive program. Meanwhile, a GOP lawmaker said more scrutiny of a $266,000 rebate to the ‘Tonight Show’ is needed.

'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' in Minneapolis

Taxpayers helped fund 'Tonight Show' Super Bowl broadcast from Minnesota

July 11, 2019 4:00 AM

Jimmy Fallon sprinkled Minnesota references throughout his "Tonight Show" remote broadcast after the 2018 Super Bowl. Minnesota gave the show almost $267,000 despite some misgivings about the subsidy.

The Philadelphia Eagles celebrate after defeating the New England Patriots.

Trump calls off Eagles visit over anthem dispute

June 4, 2018 6:43 PM

By The Associated Press

President Donald Trump has called off a visit by the Philadelphia Eagles to the White House Tuesday due to the dispute over whether NFL players must stand during the playing of the national anthem.

The Philadelphia Eagles celebrate after defeating the New England Patriots.

Minneapolis Super Bowl netted $370 million, report says

May 29, 2018 7:37 AM

The Super Bowl host committee report says the average visitor spent $608 per day and most of that money stayed in Minnesota.

An ambulance cuts through a thick afternoon crowd on Thursday.

Twin Cities sets new tourism record

May 7, 2018 6:24 PM

Visitors to the Twin Cities metropolitan area topped 33 million last year, up 2.5 percent over the previous annual record.

Strib: Super Bowl freebies violated ethics code; reimbursement paid

March 1, 2018 9:43 AM

When a big, national event rolls into town -- a national political convention, for example -- a host committee will almost always have a party for the thousands of representatives of the media beforehand. They're an 'ethical disaster' some journalists say.

Super Bowl LII

Police: More than 150 people bought fake Super Bowl tickets

February 21, 2018 1:05 PM

By Associated Press

Minneapolis police say 154 people didn't learn that they bought counterfeit Super Bowl tickets until they arrived at U.S. Bank Stadium Feb. 4.

Connor Todd, of New York, poses for a photo outside U.S. Bank Stadium.

Survey: Super Bowl coverage leaves favorable impression of Minneapolis

February 19, 2018 4:00 AM

By Chris Graves

More than one-third of Americans surveyed by APM Research Lab said they were more likely to see Minneapolis as a desirable place to visit after watching the coverage of Super Bowl LII.

Super Bowl takeaway: Minnesota is a mall

February 7, 2018 4:11 AM

OK, one last video from Deadspin's visit to Minnesota for the Super Bowl. It contains the ultimate slam against our great state, referring to the Mall of America as 'Minnesota's chief cultural institution.' That one left a mark.

A snowy Super Bowl in downtown Minneapolis

Public may never know exactly how much the Super Bowl cost, made back

February 6, 2018 4:00 AM

The Super Bowl was expected to bring millions of dollars into the state. But economists say predictions of economic benefits for events like these are often inflated.