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Vikings avoid TV blackout

The Vikings say Sunday’s home opener against Tampa Bay will be televised locally. As of this morning, there were just 1,000 tickets left -- enough to avoid a TV blackout. Minnesota will try to get in the win column after losing the season opener in San Diego
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The Vikings say Sunday’s home opener against Tampa Bay will be televised locally. As of this morning, there were just 1,000 tickets left -- enough to avoid a TV blackout. Minnesota will try to get in the win column after losing the season opener in San Diego

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