Adrian Peterson is most-Googled athlete in Minnesota, three other states

Good times

By Michael Rand Star Tribune

April 23, 2014 — 2:41pm

Here's fun info graphic that ESPN tweeted out this morning. Looks like Adrian Peterson has the region on lockdown when it comes to Google searches. Also: LeBron James is ridiculously popular nationwide, but that's no surprise.

Michael Rand is the Star Tribune's Digital Sports Senior Writer. In 20 years covering Minnesota sports at the Star Tribune, he has seen just about everything.

mrand@startribune.com 612-673-7564

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