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Trump coming to Minnesota this weekend. Funeral for Vikings‘ Khyree Jackson held in Maryland

Former President Donald Trump will rally supporters this weekend in Minnesota. Trump will appear alongside his vice presidential pick, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, Saturday evening in St. Cloud.

A contingent of Minnesota Vikings coaches and executives will be in Maryland Friday morning for the funeral of Khyree Jackson. The rookie cornerback and two friends died in a car crash earlier this month. The Vikings are helping cover Jackson’s funeral expenses. Among other tributes, Minnesota players will wear helmet decals this season to honor him.

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Trump to appear in Minnesota alongside his new vice presidential candidate this weekend in St. Cloud

Vikings start camp grieving the loss of Khyree Jackson, and honoring rookie's life

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