Houston passes torch to Minnesota with Super Bowl 'handoff'

Published Feb. 6, 2017 12:14 p.m. ET

Houston is passing the torch -- err, ball -- to Minnesota

From a proclamation issued by governor Mark Dayton declaring Feb. 6-10 "Super Bowl LII Handoff Week," to an official handoff video, the state of Minnesota is on the clock for next year's event.

The official "handoff" took place at a news conference Monday morning, as representatives from Minnesota, Houston and the NFL convened to celebrate the tradition.

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The Minnesota Super Bowl Host Committee has 52 weeks of events planned ahead of the big game, set for Feb. 4, 2018, beginning with a week of celebrations, including a "Celebrate the Bold North" party in front of U.S. Bank Stadium and a rally at Mall of America.

Minneapolis was originally selected to host Super Bowl LII in 2014, beating out Indianapolis and New Orleans.