 In an article on August 6, 1960, in the "Minneapolis Tribune", it was reported that the team would use the name "Minnesota" instead of "Minneapolis–Saint Paul".The article also stated that several nicknames were suggested for the team, including "Chippewas", "Miners", "Vikings" and "Voyageurs".The team was officially named the Minnesota Vikings on September 27, 1960; the name is partly meant to reflect Minnesota's place as a center of Scandinavian American culture.