to recognize that the venue was paid for with taxes statewide and to pay tribute to the support of minnesota citizens, the names of the state's 87 counties are cast in stone around the perimeter of the first level. each is engraved in a piece of cast stone that is and weighs . these panels are contained within the reminiscent memorial wall, which forms the external surface of the stadium building. this brick façade perimeter wall with arched portals reflects the heritage of memorial stadium's exterior, and a 360° colonnade provides a year-round walkway around the stadium. displayed on the façade of the stadium's upper deck are panels commemorating the 7 national championships and 18 big ten conference championships won by minnesota in football, as well as ones distinguishing the five players whose numbers have been retired by the program.