MSFA and Vikings Preparing To Sail With Daktronics LED Technology In New Stadium

18 LED video displays slated for installation in Minnesota

_{BROOKINGS, S.D. – Mar. 27, 2015}

The Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority (MSFA) selected Daktronics (NASDAQ-DAKT) of Brookings, South Dakota, to design, manufacture and install 18 LED video displays featuring 13HD technology for the new stadium currently under construction in Minneapolis, Minnesota. A total of more than 25,000 square feet of video displays will work together to brand the Vikings home-game atmosphere and build a fan experience unique to the state.

The selection of Daktronics directly supports the employment of more than 200 local employees in the state of Minnesota working at Daktronics' Redwood Falls factory. This facility recently underwent a $3.5 million expansion this past fall to include a total of more than 115,000 square feet of manufacturing space as a key component of Daktronics strategic business plan to handle projects of this magnitude. Employee excitement is soaring with the opportunity to build this project in Minnesota by Minnesotans.

"We're proud to be selected by MSFA and the Minnesota Vikings to build on our long-standing relationship by locally manufacturing their new displays in the state of Minnesota at our Redwood Falls factory," said Daktronics CEO Reece Kurtenbach. "The stadium will receive our premier 13HD technology that is currently being used in multiple professional sports facilities. The new display system will be a great addition to the architecture of the stadium and will provide an amazing experience for fans at Vikings games and other events held at the stadium."

"The stadium project has always been about Minnesota companies and Minnesota workers," said MSFA chair Michele Kelm-Helgen. "The Daktronics contract is a good example of the economic impact of this project. We are thrilled to have a great company like Daktronics commit to the expansion of their manufacturing facility in Redwood Falls. We look forward to this partnership."      Click here to read the complete announcement!