The tug of war that puts Vikings and Packers fans on opposite ends of a rope is moving across the St. Croix River this winter after Minnesota transportation officials rejected a request to use the Stillwater Lift Bridge again.

The annual Border Battle event started last year as a large tug-of-war between Minnesota Vikings fans and Green Bay Packers fans, with proceeds going to first responders on both sides of the river. Organizer Cory Buettner said the first year drew around 150 to 160 participants and about 600 spectators.

"So last year we had our inaugural Border Battle, and it is tug of war between Packer fans and Viking fans, and then it is a benefit for first responders in the St. Croix River area, so both sides of the river," Buettner said.

Money raised last year went to the Sain

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