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Update: Smokers, corporations to provide stadium funding backup
By Danielle Killey and Don Davis Smokers will provide the backstop to Viking stadium construction funding, the governor and legislative leaders announced Thursday night. If that is not enough, elimin...
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Vikings Stadium Kerfuffle
On April 10th, I attended a community forum where Minneapolis mayor RT Rybak made his pitch to citizens about the Viking stadium proposal. I use the word pitch, but it was more like a declaration. The...
Posted on 4/24/12 at 9:27 AM
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Capitol chatter: Vikings say seat licenses were part of the deal

The Minnesota Vikings say Governor Mark Dayton and others are jumping the gun in criticizing the idea of selling pricey seats to some season-ticket holders. In strong language, Dayton wrote to Vikings owners complaining about their interest in selling high-priced seat licenses to raise money that would count toward the team’s contribution to a new, nearly $1 billion stadium.

By Don Davis , November 20, 2012

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Vikings stadium: cheers or jeers?

Vikings stadium: cheers or jeers? Is the breakthrough to build a $975 million Viking stadium a huge victory or a costly boondoggle? It all depends on how you feel about the Minnesota Vikings, state funding and gambling. On Monday, Governor Mark Dayton signed the proposal. Only one hurdle remains – approval from the Minneapolis City Council, a probable, but not guaranteed action.

By Al Edenloff , May 16, 2012

Dayton signs stadium bill

Rep. Morrie Lanning summed up a stadium bill signing in three words: “We did it.”

By Don Davis , May 14, 2012

Legislature approves Vikings stadium bill

awmakers approved the final version of a Vikings stadium construction plan Thursday, sending it to the governor’s desk for approval.

By Don Davis and Danielle Nordine, State Capitol Bureau , May 10, 2012

Comments about Vikings stadium

Some reactions around the Minnesota Capitol to debate on a Vikings stadium construction proposal:

By Don Davis , May 10, 2012

Stadium passes House; Westrom votes yes while Franson votes no

The Minnesota Vikings are close to a new stadium after the House early today approved a construction plan 71-60.

By Don Davis , May 10, 2012

Are you ready for some football stadium votes?

It will be a Monday night football game like none other.

By Don Davis , May 03, 2012

Stadium, bonding set for legislative votes

The Minnesota Legislature is going back to its original Vikings stadium proposal, scheduled for a Monday vote, and plans a public works financing bill vote.

By Don Davis and Danielle Nordine, State Capitol Bureau , May 03, 2012

Dayton willing to consider ‘harebrained stadium scheme’

Gov. Mark Dayton is willing to consider what he called “harebrained scheme” to build a Vikings stadium.

By Don Davis , May 03, 2012

Republicans in midst of stadium plan do-over

Minnesota Republican lawmakers say it is time for a Vikings stadium plan do-over. GOP leaders said Tuesday that they are crafting a plan less expensive for the state than one awaiting House and Senate votes.

By Don Davis , May 02, 2012

Super fan: Pass stadium or become third Dakota

Larry Spooner loves Vikings football, so much that he has taken more than 40 days vacation over the years to ask legislators to approve a new stadium.

By Don Davis , May 01, 2012

Stadium bill stalls, no Senate meeting today

A Vikings stadium construction proposal is stalled in the Minnesota Senate. The Senate Tax Committee was expected to debate the bill today, but now does not plan to take it up. The bill needs to go through the committee before the full Senate can vote.

By Danielle Nordine and Don Davis, State Capitol Bureau , April 26, 2012

Vikings stadium bill ‘getting heavy’ with racino

A Vikings stadium construction bill that was gaining speed hit a number of roadblocks Wednesday, threatening its passage.

By Don Davis and Danielle Nordine, State Capitol Bureau , April 26, 2012

Legislative Notebook: Peterson, other players draw Capitol crowd

A visit by three big-name Vikings football players created a ruckus in the Capitol building Wednesday afternoon as lawmakers considered whether to build a new stadium for the team’s 10 home games a year and other events.

By Don Davis , April 26, 2012

Vikings stadium moves forward

Momentum continues today for the Vikings stadium construction effort with the Minnesota Senate jobs committee approving the bill early this afternoon, sending it to what may be its final committee stop before a full Senate vote.

By Danielle Nordine and Don Davis, State Capitol Bureau , April 24, 2012

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