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State Contribution To New Vikings Stadium: $398 Million

David Drew — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 22:58:44 +0000

I think today brought fantastic news in that the Minnesota Vikings are as close as they've been to staying put and having a new facility that will help the entire state. There are still some political obstacles to get over, but the momentum is positive.

After days of intense, closed-door meetings, DFL Gov. Mark Dayton and the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday morning announced an agreement for what the governor called, "a new people's stadium" in downtown Minneapolis.

Tentative Vikings Stadium Deal Is Set

David Drew — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 04:49:19 +0000

The latest update in 'As The Stadium Turns'. It appears there is a tentative in place but, as you will see, there are a couple big hurdles to overcome before there would be an official green light. Of course, this is an election year too so you never know what crazy things will happen.

Minneapolis, the state and the Minnesota Vikings have reached a tentative agreement on a new, $975 million stadium on a site at or near the Metrodome and on how to divide the costs, multiple sources said Friday.

Under the preliminary deal, the city would contribute

Vikings, Mpls. Now Looking At A Stadium Site Next To The Dome

David Drew — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:25:39 +0000

I wonder if there will be a day when we solve this issue. At least the focus is now in the same area.

Minneapolis and Minnesota Vikings officials said Monday they're scrutinizing a parcel of land next to the Metrodome in hopes of continuing to play at the old stadium while the new one is under construction.

Vikings: New Metrodome Stadium Has Hidden Costs

David Drew — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 01:08:01 +0000

Stadiums are just like cell phone bills! Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak did say the city is aware of the concern and is taking it into consideration. The soap opera, 'As The Stadium Turns' continues.

The Minnesota Vikings said Tuesday that building a new stadium at the Metrodome, when including the costs of playing three seasons at the University of Minnesota during construction, would add $67 million to the project’s cost.

Los Angeles Vikings? It's In The Air If Stadium Deal Can't Get Done In Minnesota

David Drew — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 19:41:09 +0000

What are your thoughts on the Vikings stadium issue? Whether it’s posturing to light a fire under those involved in getting a Vikings stadium deal done in the Twin Cities or not, Vikings brass has admitted to being one of 5 NFL teams that could move to LA. If a local stadium deal is not [...]