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Listen to Looch: 'Skol' explained

Vikings fans chant "skol" at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Vikings fans chant "skol" at U.S. Bank Stadium.courtesy Minnesota Vikings

January 19, 2018

With the Minnesota Vikings advancing in the playoffs, the Vikings fans' 'Skol!' chant has gained national attention. But what does 'skol' mean? Toki Wright wondered the same thing, so he researched it and talked with Mary Lucia about what he discovered.

Watch the video above to find out more. Thank you to the Minnesota Vikings for providing the Skol Chant video footage.

Resources

Minnesota Vikings - official site

American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis

Iceland National Football Team, in Icelandic