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Racino backers counting on weak economy Star Tribune – February 23rd, 2010 Bill that would allow slots at horse-racing tracks would give $125 million a year to children, rural areas, stadiums….. Read More
Editorial: It’s game time for stadium debate Star Tribune – January 31st, 2010 This is likely to be the most important offseason ever for the Minnesota Vikings, and the status of Brett Favre is a distant second on the priority list…. Read More
Consider these teams officially tortured (Yes, that means the Vikings!) Bill Simmons ESPN.com – January 29th, 2010
Stimulus funds for Vikings stadium in the suburbs? Star Tribune – January 24rd, 2010
Vikings stadium X-factor: Minnesota’s next governor Pioneer Press – January 23rd, 2010
Arts money for a Minnesota Vikings stadium? A ‘no’ vote Star Tribune – January 19, 2010
For those looking for ways to publicly fund a new Minnesota Vikings stadium, there may be one less avenue…..Read More
Reading Minnesota Vikings stadium tea leaves Star Tribune – January 18, 2010
Two days before the Minnesota Vikings play their biggest game of the year, the state’s top budget official and the Vikings’ lead stadium spokesman are headlining a construction conference Friday…. Read More
The right time for a stadium Downtown Journal – January 18, 2010
For nearly 30 years the Metrodome has served as the home of the Minnesota Vikings and as Minnesota’s gathering place — hosting more than 200 cultural, religious, sporting and entertainment events each year. It…. Read More
What Price Vikings Fandom? Funny You Should Ask Wall Street Journal – January 16, 2010
MINNEAPOLIS—Christopher Slinde, a lifetime Minnesota Vikings fan who has endured decades of heartbreak and lots of overpriced beer in supporting his team, believes Vikings fandom is priceless. According to economists, it’s worth $530.65….Read More
Supporters of new Vikings stadium rallying today MinnPost.com – December 3, 2009
It might seem like a late-game Hail Mary pass in light of Wednesday’s dreary state budget forecast, but supporters of a new Vikings stadium plan to rally today at the Capitol. It’s scheduled for 3 to 6 p.m., according to the SaveTheVikes.org group… read more
Is Vikings Stadium Now or Never? kare11.com – December 1, 2009
In a game of yellow flags, Vikings fans like Michael Nelson say Minnesota plays with a permanent penalty. Its name? The Metrodome, at 27 years old a stadium Nelson calls unfit for professional football… read more
Wilf deals directly with legislators now in quest for new Minnesota Vikings stadium TwinCities.com – November 23, 2009
Common sense dictates the Vikings and Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission need each other. After all, the Vikings want a new stadium and the commission was created to get them one. Not so, say the Vikings… read more
Kelliher proposes “Purple Ribbon” Panel to discuss Vikings stadium startribune.com – November 12, 2009
House Speaker Margaret Kelliher, a DFL gubernatorial candidate, is proposing a “Purple Ribbon” panel be formed to discuss a new stadium for the Minnesota Vikings… read more
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