The Metrodome’s final months, in animated GIFs
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We all know that the Metrodome's biggest tenants were the Vikings and Twins -- and even the Timberwolves for a season. But it also housed monster truck rallies, rollerbladers and other events over its 32-year lifetime. MPR News photographer Amanda Snyder visited the 'dome for a few of its final events.
Vikings fans celebrate the first touchdown against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, December 1, 2013. Adrian Peterson went on to reach 10,000 career rushing yards in his first seven seasons with the Vikings. Amanda Snyder / MPR News
Vikings fan Connie Mendez of Mendota gets the Norseman painted on her face before the game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, December 1, 2013. The Norseman has been the face of the Vikings since the team's beginning in 1961. Amanda Snyder / MPR News
Minnesota Vikings cheerleaders preform before the kickoff against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, December 1, 2013. When not performing at the games, the 35 member team attends parades, charity events and schools. Amanda Snyder / MPR News
A Metrodome employee pours a beer for a customer at the Metrodome on Sunday, October 31, 2013. Amanda Snyder / MPR News
RollerDome employee Lynn Sangrene counts money for tickets on October 30, 2013. "Oh man, have I learned to add," Sangrene says about her ticket stub job for the last 20 years. Since starting in 1990, RollerDome has seen millions of skaters come through. Amanda Snyder / MPR News
RollerDome attendees Penny Skildum and Jodie Kelley take a break from rollerblading at the RollerDome on October 30, 2013. Both have skated there for over five years as a part of their physical fitness routine. Longtime skaters can expect to return to skating in 2016 at the new stadium. Amanda Snyder / MPR News
A Monster Jam truck driver does a freestyle ride between performances on December 7, 2013. Longtime fans and truck drivers like Dennis Anderson and his truck, the Gravedigger, said goodbye to the Metrodome at this last Monster Jam. Anderson and his truck have been a part of the truck rallies for over 22 years. Amanda Snyder / MPR News
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