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Sunday's Hometown Hero was Ashlyn Nystuen, a registered nurse at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, who is currently working for the same hospital she received care from while diagnosed with aplastic anemia earlier in her life. Her mission is to provide the same care for her patients that she was treated with as a patient at Mayo Clinic.

Former Twin and HOF'er Joe Mauer sounded the Gjallarhorn prior to the recent game against the Bears.

Monday's Hometown Heroes was Teri Hansen. Teri and her husband Jeremy are middle-class parents and after being hit with COVID-19, a layoff, and a cancer diagnosis, Teri's chemotherapy nurse suggested she try reaching out to The Salvation Army. Teri was able to find the food resources her family needed and one day, while in the drive-through food line, an employee approached her and asked her to share her story, which inspired over 3,000 donations in the month of March, raising over $600,000. Today, Teri's cancer is back for the third time and in a new location, but The Salvation Army continues to be a refuge for her family throughout tough times.

Vikings.com's Tatum Everett talked with Vikings Legends Cris Carter and Jake Reed during the recent game against the Bears.

Vikings Legends Cris Carter and Jake Reed support their former teammate, Vikings Legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer Randy Moss, who announced he was diagnosed with cancer. Carter and Reed were honorary captains and carried Moss' jersey to the coin toss prior to the Vikings Week 15 Monday Night Football matchup against the Bears at U.S. Bank Stadium.

The Minnesota Vikings recognized the 2024 All-State team, made up of the state's premiere senior prospects, is selected by a committee of sportswriters, broadcasters, Vikings staff, and Minnesota high school football coaches, during the recent game against the Falcons.

Vikings.com's Tatum Everett talked with Vikings Legend Mike Tice during the recent game against the Falcons.

Vikings Legend Bob Lurtsema sounded the Gjallarhorn prior to the recent game against the Falcons.

The Minnesota National Guard Citizen-Soldiers from the 34th Combat Aviation Brigade conducted a flyover as part of the National Anthem ceremony prior to Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Before Sunday's Vikings-Cardinals game, 25 members of the Minnesota National Guard enlisted and took their oath of allegiance to the United States and were recognized during the game.

Vikings.com's Tatum Everett talked with Vikings Legend Xavier Rhodes during the recent game against the Cardinals.

Vikings Legend Xavier Rhodes sounded the Gjallarhorn prior to the recent game against the Cardinals.

Sunday's Hometown Heroes were Jon Engfer and Tom McKenna. Jon and Tom lead Every Third Sunday (ETS), an organization with the mission of providing post traumatic care for veterans and provide internships, supply stores, veteran return programs, and more to ensure that veterans can live an empowering and rewarding life following their careers in the military. They also lead Rick's Coffee Bar, empowered by ETS, which is a coffee shop in Minneapolis where 100% of the proceeds go straight to supporting veterans and their families and employs veterans as a pathway back into the workforce.

Vikings and Polaris invited two retired U.S Marines to play Call of Duty with linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. and outside linebacker Pat Jones II. The two veterans were then surprised by Polaris and Vikings Legend Kyle Rudolph with their own Polaris vehicles during the 2024 Salute to Service game at U.S. Bank Stadium where they were recognized.

Minnesota native and the host of 'Good Morning Football' Jamie Erdahl led Vikings fans in a Skol Chant sounded the Gjallarhorn prior to the Sunday Night Football game against the Colts.

Mascots from across the sports world took on kids from the Maple Grove during halftime of Sunday's game against the Colts.

Sunday's Hometown Heroes was TJ Valtierra, the Branch Director for the Little Earth Boys and Girls Club.

During Sunday's Military Moment, the Vikings honored tea military liaison Rich Krivanek and his family.

Vikings.com's Tatum Everett talked with Vikings Legend Stu Voigt during the recent game against the Lions.

Vikings Cancer Warrior Jen Tomashek leads the Skol Chant and sounds the Gjallarhorn prior to the Vikings vs. Lions Week 7 Crucial Catch game at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Watch the full halftime ceremony that took place during the Vikings-Texans game on Sunday, Sept. 22 as Bobby Bryant was officially inducted into the Vikings Ring of Honor.

Sunday's Hometown Hero was Tracy Byrd, the 2024 Minnesota Teacher of the Year.

Vikings.com's Tatum Everett talked with Vikings Legend Bernard Berrian during the recent game against the Texans.

During Sunday's Military Moment, the Vikings honored SFC Kristopher Janke.

The Vikings are honoring former team captains via a "Captain's Wall" at the TCO Performance Center.