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There are all sorts of traditions associated with pro and college sporting events in Minnesota. While we know them well, the stories about how they came to be can be a mystery. Our series shared the roots of six of those traditions.

A powerful Vikings pregame tradition: Sounding the Gjallarhorn

Prominent former Vikings players, coaches and celebrities have sounded the Gjallarhorn, a tradition that dates back to 2007. What is a Gjallarhorn and how did the tradition come to be?

United's 'Wonderwall' tradition began as rowdy locker room chorus

Supporters of English teams Manchester City and Tottenham have sung Wonderwall to celebrate their sides, but the Minnesota version of the Oasis song is seen by Minnesotans as soccer's original.

Fending off Prince, 'Crowd Chant' entrenched as Wild's goal song

The Wild played two seasons with Prince's "Let's Go Crazy" as its goal song before switching back in 2018 because that's what the fans wanted.

Gophers' beloved 'Blanket Lady' was once a star athlete, too

A basketball pioneer from the years before Title IX, Elvera "Peps" Neuman now channels her enthusiasm toward the Gophers.

Drawn to unite: Minnie and Paul were a $15 bargain for Twins

The Twins were looking for artwork to be used on souvenir items at Metropolitan Stadium, and an artist's quick doodle became an iconic part of franchise history.

Lynx's connection with fans is apparent during postgame dance

Yes, that's Gophers guard Sara Scalia dancing with Maya Moore after a Lynx game when Scalia was about 10 years old. The postgame scene is one of the team's most enduring traditions.