Mayor Mitch Landrieu and his Minneapolis counterpart, Jacob Frey, have placed their wagers on the outcome of Sunday's NFC Divisional Playoff between the Saints and the Minnesota Vikings. As is customary, the two leaders are betting local culinary staples, and it's here that New Orleans loses even if it wins Sunday's game.
Landrieu turned to Manny Randazzo King Cakes for his end of bet. Should the Vikings pull off an unlikely win, Frey will receive a supply of New Orleans' favorite Carnival confection. Should the Saints return victorious, Frey has promised some Minnesota-harvested wild rice.