FANS TO RALLY AT STATE CAPITOL TO SAVE THE VIKINGS
Minneapolis, MN Dec. 1 /V-Newswire/ – On December 3rd, 2009 SavetheVikes.org will hold their second annual Fan Rally to urge legislators to take action on a stadium solution that will keep the Vikings in Minnesota while creating thousands of jobs.
Consisting of a large, lively collection of fans and voters, Color Guard (National Anthem), Vikings’ Alumni including Bob Lurtsema, Vikings’ Cheerleaders, and SavetheVikes.org Founder Cory Merrifield, SavetheVikes.org members and other notable special guests.
“While these are challenging economic times, a new stadium is an investment that will generate thousands of jobs and additional tax revenue,” explains Marrifield.
The group hopes to spread the word because they believe the Vikings are an important cultural and economic resource that brings entertainment, revenue and pride to the state. A new stadium will keep the team in Minnesota while attracting other high profile events.
The rally will take place on the State Capitol Front Steps, St. Paul, Minnesota on Thursday, December 3, 3-6pm
For interviews and additional information contact:
Cory Merrifield
Founder, SavetheVikes.org
612-709-4590
cory.merrifield@savethevikes.org
Andy Giefer
PR Director
612-209-1602
andrew.giefer@savethevikes.org
ABOUT SavetheVikes.org
SavetheVikes.org is a grassroots, nonpartisan group dedicated to getting the Vikings a new home in Minnesota. The group is open to many forms of stadium solutions and financing, and does not advocate a specific agenda. Founder Cory Merrifield created SavetheVikes.org to be for the fans, by the fans. The group is not affiliated with any company or political organization.
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