Rybak: A decade in office
R.T. Rybak led Minneapolis through a decade of victories and hardships as he approached the 10-year anniversary of his inauguration on January 3, 2012.
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Photos from 2010 Vikings Season
As part of my work at the Minneapolis Star Tribune, I was fortunate to photograph a very eventful Vikings season. The year included a 40-year old quarterback’s comeback, unexpected trades, significant firings and a stadium collapse. These are my photos to document a very memorable year. Enjoy!
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Quarterback Brett Favre celebrated after throwing a 23-yard touchdown pass to Percy Harvin at TCF Bank Stadium.
Quarterback Brett Favre threw a pass under pressure from Lions linebacker Ashlee Palmer.
Safety Donte Whitner intercepted a pass intended for Sidney Rice. Jackson threw three INTs in the game.
Bills quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick fumbled a snap on the Vikings' one-yard line. Linebacker Ben Leber recovered the ball.
AP breaks free in victory over Lions
Minneapolis, MN – Vikings running back Adrian Peterson broke a 22-yard touchdown in the second quarter. Peterson scored again with a 1-yard run in the third and led the Vikings to a 27-10 victory over the Lions.
Digging up the Dome
Minneapolis, MN – Maintenance worker Mike Scharlepp dug up the pitcher’s mound after the Minnesota Twins lost to the New York Yankees in their final game at the Metrodome.
The last long ball
Minneapolis, MN – Yankees catcher Jorge Posada hit the game-winning home run in the seventh inning to help the Yankees sweep the Twins in the American League Division Series. The 4-1 loss was the Twins’ final game at the Metrodome.
