Twin Cities.com · Sep 21, 2015
Vikings mascot Ragnar appears to be out
Ragnar, the Vikings mascot, during a game in 2004. (Pioneer Press file)Ragnar, the horn-helmed, fur-donning Vikings mascot who's roamed the home turf for more than two decades, appears to be on the outs with the team.
In a Facebook post Sunday, Joe Juranitch -- the real name of the Ely native under all the warrior trappings -- shared a picture of himself in costume, watching the game on TV at home, holding a battle axe and looking forlorn.
"It doesn't feel right sitting at home. This is not by my choice...I don't make those decisions..At this point it was made for me," he wrote "I miss all my fans and your support ...let's all stay positive as we move forward.
