Minnesota Vikings give Ragnar the heave-ho by Dan Zinski 2h ago 
For years the wild-haired, motorcycle-riding mascot Ragnar has been a fixture at Minnesota Vikings home games, but crazy Ragnar’s run appears to have come to an end.Yesterday fans at the game noticed that Ragnar, real name Joseph Juranitch, was not out there at TCF revving his bike, dancing with cheerleaders and basically acting like a maniac.Where was Ragnar? Sleeping it off after a long night of swilling ale, sacking villages and having his way with multiple fertile women?No. Turns out Ragnar was at home watching the game on TV. Apparently the Vikings let Ragnar know that he is no longer welcome at their games.Ragnar posted this on Facebook:
ragnarSo that’s it? Ragnar is done after all these years? No explanation or anything from the team?I guess the Vikings just hoped nobody would notice. Way to treat a guy who was a great ambassador for the team and a fan favorite for all these years.I don’t know what was behind the decision to get rid of Ragnar but I can guess.I bet somebody with the organization decided that a big guy dressed in furs with huge comical horns on his head might be interpreted as an offensive stereotype and they decided to get out ahead of it and give him the boot.I bet the PC police got Ragnar.If that’s truly the reason for Ragnar’s ouster, then what does that mean for the Norseman logo? Isn’t that also technically offensive the same way the Redskins logo is offensive?Isn’t the name “Vikings” also arguably offensive?And while we’re on the subject of offending people with in-stadium entertainment: I know a lot of women are offended by cheerleaders. Do we get rid of cheerleaders now for fear of angering feminists?I’m sure there will be some backlash against the Vikings over this move. We’ll see if they offer any explanation or try to sweep it under the rug.Don’t despair Ragnar. You’re not the first person to be treated like crap by the Vikings. Antoine Winfield feels your pain.U.S. Bank Stadium to have Mamava 'lactation suites' by Adam Carlson 4h ago 
Mothers attending U.S. Bank Stadium will have a safe and private place to take care of their lactation needs.In a very progressive move, the Minnesota Vikings have partnered with Mamava to install four “lactation suites” in U.S. Bank Stadium, the future home of the team. The official Minnesota Vikings website offered the following statement from Chief Operating Officer Kevin Warren:“Creating a family-friendly environment and a positive experience for all fans at our football games is paramount to the Minnesota Vikings. While we certainly encourage breastfeeding mothers to nurse where they feel comfortable, we have become increasingly aware of the need many moms have for the privacy and comfort that these Mamava lactation suites provide.”The decision to partner with Mamava for the lactation stations at U.S. Bank Stadium is one that both sides of the situation gave a lot of thought to. Sascha Mayer, the co-founder of Mamava, also issued a statement about the partnership.“Until now female NFL fans who have wanted privacy for feeding have had to nurse or pump in a bathroom, or worse yet, stay home due to the lack of amenities for nursing. We believe that all mamas deserve a safe, clean and comfortable place to use a breast pump or breastfeed – anywhere, anytime. Mamava pods provide flexibility for facilities and easy access for moms.”Providing these stations is a great way to allow moms in the stadium to both relieve the pressure of lactation or feed a young child without worrying about the possibility of gawkers and critics. Public breastfeeding has been a hot-button issue for several years now, and for the Minnesota Vikings and U.S. Bank Stadium to offer something like a lactation suite should help put an end to that kind of controversy.This is a major step for the NFL and I’m glad that the Minnesota Vikings and U.S. Bank Stadium are taking the initiative to be at the forefront of this progressive movement. Bravo, Vikings.link
