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Why Vikings announcer Paul Allen was forced to apologize for 'paid protestors' comments

Allen made ill-timed comments on his radio show last week.

Paul Allen taking time off after protester comment, releases apology

The play-by-play voice of the Vikings said he is “taking a few days off” after suggesting Minnesota protesters are paid.

Dear MN Vikings, KFAN — Firing Paul Allen Would Be Stupid

A letter to the Minnesota Vikings and KFAN with Paul Allen in hot water over a joke he made in passing last week over the air.

NFL announcer takes leave of absence after comments about ICE protestors

Minnesota Vikings play-by-play announcer Paul Allen is taking time away from his sports talk radio show after comments he made about ICE protestors last week.