Minnesota Vikings

Jun 24, 2016

Wells Fargo weighs options after signage ruling

Bank has 30 days to remove rooftop signs near U.S. Bank Stadium

Nov 23, 2015

‘Legacy Ship’ for stadium renews bird concerns

The “Legacy Ship” will consist of a 55-foot tall video board, as well as seating, displays and other attractions.

Jul 22, 2015

Coleman exercising patience in St. Paul soccer stadium talks

While the mayor has said he aims to work out project details on a tight timetable, his office doused speculation he was turning up the heat on Minnesota United.

Jul 8, 2015

Vikings, Met Council to split bridge cost

Under previous agreement proposals, the Met Council would have paid for the entire construction cost.

Apr 1, 2015

Legislative session yields little drama so far

Roughly 12 weeks after it started, the legislative term remains a session in need of a theme.

Aug 8, 2014

New Vikings stadium still generating controversy

Over the past two weeks, two separate issues have sparked a resurgence of stadium-related criticism.

Oct 24, 2013

Sports facilities commission hears stadium deal details

The Vikings will contribute an annual use fee of $8.5 million to the MSFA, and another yearly contribution of $1.5 million toward capital enhancements.

Sep 4, 2013

Stadium oversight meeting cancelled owing to leadership dispute

**UPDATED** Senate and House members continue to squabble over leadership of a committee that's supposed to provide oversight for the Minnesota Vikings stadium and other sports facilities.

Sep 4, 2013

Investigation shows “indications” Wilfs have financial resources for stadium

The head of the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority issued a statement Wednesday saying the owners of the Minnesota Vikings appear to have the financial resources to make good on paying for the team's share of a new NFL stadium in downtown Minneapolis.

Jul 5, 2013

Where are they now? Class of ’10 edition

Catching up with four former GOP legislators.

May 16, 2013

Dayton administration proposes Vikings stadium funding rescue

State lawmakers in recent months of have decried the lackluster performance of the electronic pull tabs that are supposed to pay the state's share of the new Minnesota Vikings stadium project. On Thursday Gov. Mark Dayton's administration offered a back-up funding plan to shore up the project.

May 8, 2013

Dayton optimistic on budget resolution as end of session approaches

Gov. Mark Dayton indicated on Wednesday that progress towards a budget deal is being made in closed-door talks with House and Senate leaders, but revealed few details of the discussions. The DFL-controlled Legislature has less than two weeks remaining to reach consensus on a budget deal for the next biennium that Dayton will sign.