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VIDEO: Minnesota Vikings Visit Bridgewater Elementary in Northfield

Bridgewater students received health and exercise tips from Viktor the Viking and Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway.

The Minnesota Vikings organization on Monday was in Northfield to talk a little health and exercise.

Viktor the Viking, the team's mascot, met with students as video of the team's linebacker, Chad Greenway, and radio announcer, Paul Allen, played and educated students about the Fuel Up to Play 60 program.

Fuel Up to Play 60 is an in-school program that encourages the availability and consumption of nutrient-rich foods, along with at least 60 minutes of daily physical activity. The program was founded by the National Dairy Council and National Football League.

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Vikings cheerleaders and former Vikings player Mike Morris also spoke to the students via video.

and are also involved in the program.

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