Pink, whose visit to Minneapolis included a set at the Armory on Friday night, was reportedly battling the flu when she belted out the national anthem prior to the kick-off. Justin Timberlake, meanwhile, did a medley of hits, including a tribute to the late Minneapolis-born legend, Prince.
Super Bowl LII will be held at U. S. Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis, Sunday, February 4, 2018. Find local coverage below.
Snoop didn’t disappoint at Super Bowl Gospel Celebration
The walls didn’t come crashing down at Bethel University’s Benson Great Hall as some thought just because famed rapper Snoop Dogg performed at the annual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration. Snoop performed two songs from his forthcoming non-secular album, Snoop Dogg Presents the Bible Of Love, including “Blessing Me Again” accompanied by Rance Allen of the […]
Eagles dog Patriots 41-33! (photos)
The city of Philadelphia is famous for many things: the Liberty Bell, Rocky, unruly fans, booing Santa Claus, Philadelphia Cream Cheese and Philly steak sandwiches. Move over — the Eagles are now the center of attention in the east after using power-muscle and Nick at Night to deny the Patriots their record-tying sixth Super Bowl. […]
Minnesota salutes seven of its own with Super Bowl ties
In honor of the Super Bowl being played at U.S. Bank Stadium, I am saluting seven Minnesota natives with ties to the big game, including a receiver who won two rings (Stacy Robinson), a tight end who captured one as a member of the winning team’s practice squad (Marcus Freeman), a lineman who persevered to experience championship greatness (Ryan Harris), a […]
It’s Patriots vs. Eagles in Super Bowl LII!
Minnesota’s long-awaited Super Bowl has arrived in Minneapolis. The teams are here, and frankly this could be one of the best in the series. Both teams have had great years to work their way through the minefields of the NFL, and to play for the World Championship is a remarkable achievement. The New England Patriots, […]
Hello, world. Welcome to Super Bowl LII!
Greetings to everyone about to experience the Land of 10,000 Lakes and home of Super Bowl LII. I’m a native of Chicago, Illinois born and raised. I moved to the Twin Cities in 1978 to begin my journalism career. I jumped on the Minnesota Vikings and hitched my career to the National Football League. I […]
The man who brought the Super Bowl to town
Melvin Tennant, at least publicly, hasn’t gotten full credit as the man largely responsible for the Super Bowl being in town. Tennant, a recognized leader in the travel industry, is one of 11 Blacks on the 80-plus-member Minnesota Super Bowl Advisory Board, consisting of local and statewide community leaders. He is the co-chair of the […]
News Analysis: Taking a knee unlikely at this game
News Analysis The Super Bowl is a reflection of the reality of race, class, and status in America. Coaches used to be fond of saying that sports don’t build character, it’s a reflection of character. Sports is also a reflection of society. The Take a Knee movement inspired by Colin Kaepernick has exposed a very […]
Advocates use Super Bowl to highlight housing crisis
Mayor to faith communities: ’We have to act right now’ Everyone from adults to children are at risk of becoming homeless. This ominous fact was voiced during this year’s Super Bowl opening weekend when Downtown Congregations to End Homelessness (DCEH) hosted an interfaith gathering Sunday afternoon at Westminster Presbyterian Church on Nicollet Mall. The group, […]
Homeless relocated during Super Bowl weekend
However, the event will likely draw sexual predators Millions of people are expected to converge on the Twin Cities this week, the epicenter of the sporting world’s biggest stage — Super Bowl 52. But what about the area’s homeless, especially in downtown Minneapolis where the game and most of the public and private activities are […]