MANKATO, Minn. – Along the stretch of Hwy 169 South and just before you reach the heart of Mankato, you’ll spot the iconic Happy Chef restaurant.
The larger-than-life, portly chef for years has waved his ladle at fans as they make the drive to Vikings Training Camp.
This year, the last training camp to be hosted on the campus of Minnesota State University, the Happy Chef sign displayed a special message for a Vikings rookie: BEN GEDEON STOP IN AND GET A FREE MEAL ON US.
The restaurant’s manager is a Michigan Wolverines fan and ready to show it.