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Tim Walz honors "Blanket Lady" before Gophers' Sweet 16 game

Star Tribune Sports

Mar 27, 2026

Walz declared March 27, 2026, as "Elvera 'Peps' Neuman, the 'Blanket Lady,' Day" in Minnesota. The popular fan will attend the Gophers' game against UCLA on Friday. |!| Gophers

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Tim Walz honors "Blanket Lady" before Gophers' Sweet 16 game

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