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Pennsylvania, Minnesota Governors Make 'Sweet' Bet On Eagles-Vikings Game

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - There's a sweet bet between the governors of Pennsylvania and Minnesota for Sunday's NFC Championship Game.

Gov. Tom Wolf has offered five pounds of Tastykake Butterscotch Krimpets if the Vikings win.

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Meanwhile, Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton has wagered a five-pound Pearson's Salted Nut Roll if the Eagles win.

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Wolf also said the State Capitol Building in Harrisburg will be lit green starting Friday night through the game Sunday in a show of support for the Eagles.

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Earlier this week, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney said he won't be participating in a friendly wager with Minneapolis' mayor because he "doesn't want to jinx anything."

 

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