Roadblocks in the way of stadium funds
Finding money to fund a $1.1 billion Minnesota Vikings football stadium is proving more elusive than plugging a $5 billion state budget deficit. Continue reading →
View ArticleVikings don’t discuss future without stadium deal
A Minnesota Vikings vice president did not specifically say today what would happen if state leaders fail to approve a new stadium deal before the team’s Metrodome lease expires after this football...
View ArticleRural legislators may be key to stadium; Vikings won’t reveal future without...
Rural legislators must get on board if a new Minnesota Vikings football stadium has a chance, a legislative leader says. Continue reading →
View ArticleDayton wants stadium site information next week
Gov. Mark Dayton gives Ramsey County and Minneapolis until next Thursday to provide him and key legislators their final proposals for a Minnesota Vikings stadium. Continue reading →
View ArticleMinneapolis leaders say they have stadium votes
Minneapolis officials say they have enough votes on their City Council to approve a new Vikings stadium, but financing and other issues keep the proposal in doubt. Continue reading →
View ArticleMinneapolis backs stadium, but clock is ticking
Minneapolis officials say they have enough votes on their City Council to approve a new Vikings stadium, but the clock may run out before legislators can approve a new facility. Continue reading →
View ArticleSenate tax chairwoman wants stadium hearing
A key Minnesota state senator gave Vikings stadium supporters a dose of reality this morning in announcing she plans to slow the rapid movement of a bill to construct a new facility. Continue reading →
View ArticleStadium faces another vote as Vikings stars visit Capitol
A Vikings stadium bill will face an unexpected hurdle before reaching a full Senate vote. Continue reading →
View ArticleIs racino a killer stadium amendment?
A Senate committee voted today to backup Vikings stadium funding by allowing horse-racing tracks to add casinos, a change the bill author said would kill the bill. Continue reading →
View ArticleRepublicans seek details for new stadium plan
Republicans are scrambling to fill out details of their last-minute Vikings stadium plan as they try to convince a reluctant Gov. Mark Dayton and the team to back it. Continue reading →
View ArticleNotebook: State gets jobs back
Minnesota regained 1,200 jobs in August, pushing the state past the high mark it reached before the recession. Continue reading →
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