Heading into the 2012 session, a now-familiar litany of questions surrounds the politics of a new Minnesota Vikings stadium. But while the legislative prognosis is far from clear, one thing is certain: Gov. Mark Dayton wants action on stadium legislation to get under way soon after the session is gaveled in next Tuesday.
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Hennepin County and Minneapolis still largely on sidelines in stadium push
With a host of issues like light rail ridership and civic pride on the line, Hennepin County officials are keeping their powder dry in the event that they can find an opening to advance a Minnesota Vikings stadium plan.
Read More »Crying Wilf: Minnesota Vikings’ move out of state is unlikely
The implied threat driving the Minnesota Vikings stadium debate is the possibility that the team will quit the state. But national analysts of public-private stadium financing deals are skeptical about the proposition that leaving town would make financial sense for team owner Zygi Wilf.
Read More »Dayton seeks to ramp up pressure on Republicans to act on a Vikings stadium
In what Dayton referred to as “Vikings week,” the first-term DFL governor moved to get the Legislature involved or at least make them potentially feel some heat if they don’t move forward on a plan.
Read More »Dayton wants to hatch Vikings proposal by early November
Gov. Mark Dayton has set a schedule by which time he wants a stadium proposal for a Minnesota Vikings stadium finalized and ready for the Legislature's consideration.
Read More »Stadium wars: Here comes Minneapolis
Since Gov. Mark Dayton’s administration unveiled its analysis of the risks associated with the proposed Minnesota Vikings stadium site in Arden Hills on Wednesday, opinion has varied as to whether it dealt a fatal blow to the Ramsey County/Vikings plan.
Read More »Report may shape next play in Vikings stadium push
The Minnesota Vikings’ partnership with Ramsey County officials in pursuit of a new football stadium in Arden Hills has remained intact. But the alliance appears to be increasingly isolated in the face of forces in business and elected office in Minnesota who have reservations — or other ideas.
Read More »Legislature in no hurry to take up Vikings stadium; votes may not be there
As the Minnesota Vikings worked through preseason practice last week in Mankato, Ramsey County commissioners and team officials were doing intensive work on the specifics of a proposal to help build a new football stadium for the team in Arden Hills.
Read More »Skeptics question funding ideas for stadium
A Minnesota Vikings stadium bill hasn't been officially introduced yet, but its proposed funding sources are already drawing skepticism from people like Ray Crump.
Read More »Third and Los Angeles
The Minnesota Vikings have had a disastrous season on the field. Just one year after nearly reaching the Super Bowl, and with virtually the same roster, the team inexplicably scuffled to a 3-7 record in its first 10 games. At this point it would take a miracle for the Vikings to qualify for the playoffs. Last week head coach Brad Childress was pushed off the plank in order to placate the angry Sunday afternoon faithful.
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