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Kyle Rudolph, Vikings donate to Francis Drake Hotel victims, ask fans to help

The Vikings owners are matching the amount bringing the total to $50,000.
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Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph stands on the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

The Vikings have joined the effort in aiding the victims affected by the Francis Drake Hotel Fire.

Minnesota's locker room chipped in to donate $25,000 as part of the cause led by tight end Kyle Rudolph, according to the Vikings' official website.

The Vikings owners are matching the amount bringing the total to $50,000.

The four-alarm fire took place at around 3 a.m. Christmas Day.

250 residents were displaced from the overflow shelter due to the fire.

 You can donate by going to https://bit.ly/396OQCt or texting DRAKEFIRE to 243725.

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