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GOETHE'S SPORTS BLOG Judgment time begins for Vikings stadium
It's taken a longer-than-expected session, but the Minnesota Vikings stadium bill on Monday will go under the most intense scrutiny that it has faced so far. The Minnesota House will debate and is ex...
Posted on 5/7/12 at 12:16 PM
NEW PLATEAUS 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
STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER Legislative notebook: House OKs tougher synthetic drugs penalties
Minnesota representatives heard about problems from Duluth to Moorhead before overwhelmingly voting to crack down on synthetic drugs. On a 120-11 Wednesday vote, the House decided to make 250 more ch...
Posted on 3/28/12 at 10:58 PM
STAFF BLOG JIMMY JABBER Who's my special, little guy? Eli!
Well, he did it. Quarterback Eli Manning helped the New York Giants win their second Super Bowl title and with it his second Super Bowl MVP awardin five seasons. And, not to mention, they did it ag...
Posted on 2/8/12 at 7:56 PM
UP NORTH SPORTS REPORT Bemidji State football team puts focus on running backs, wide receivers and defensive secondary on National Signing Day
The Bemidji State football team restocked its roster with a priority on running backs, wide receiver and the defensive backs in the 2012 recruiting class announced by head coach Jeff Tesch on Wednesd...
Posted on 2/1/12 at 8:08 PM
University of Minnesota to Vikings: You can use our stadium 
The University of Minnesota's Board of Regents has approved an agreement with the Minnesota Vikings that allows the use of TCF Bank Stadium during the NFL team's construction of its new stadium.
By Associated Press report , May 11, 2012
Retractable roof at Vikings stadium a possibility
Lawmakers included a provision that allows for a retractable roof, but made it clear that the Vikings would have to pay the extra costs for it.
By Jon Krawczynski , May 11, 2012
How they voted
Here is how area senators voted on a bill to construct a Vikings stadium:
By State Capitol Bureau , May 11, 2012
Vikings stadium plan hits the end zone
ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Vikings and their fans have something to cheer about.
By Don Davis , May 11, 2012
'Skol, Vikings' heard 'round the Minnesota Capitol
Two steps remain: a governor’s signature and the Minneapolis City Council’s approval.
By Don Davis and Danielle Nordine , May 10, 2012
Minnesota Senate starts debate on Vikings stadium compromise
The Minnesota Senate has opened debate on a Vikings stadium plan, and its vote could effectively wrap up the football team's long desire for a new home with the help of public money.
By Brian Bakst , May 10, 2012
Vikings stress caution over Peterson’s progression
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings were running sprints during one of their workouts a couple of weeks ago, and Adrian Peterson was watching off to the side.
By Dave CampbellAssociated Press , May 10, 2012
Lawmakers strike deal on Vikings stadium
ST. PAUL — The final Minnesota Legislature votes to build a Vikings stadium are coming after a decade of discussions.
By Don Davis , May 10, 2012
Final Vikings stadium votes near in Minnesota Legislature
The final Minnesota Legislature votes to build a Vikings stadium are fast approaching after a decade of discussions.
By Don Davis and Danielle Nordine , May 09, 2012
Duluth's Reinert among six legislative negotiators who will work on Vikings stadium bills
The task of finding a way to build a Vikings stadium falls to six legislative negotiators after the House and Senate passed different plans.
By Don Davis and Danielle Nordine , May 09, 2012
After House, Senate pass stadium bills, a big question: Will Vikings agree to pay more?
If the Minnesota Vikings finally want to break out of the shabby Metrodome and into a shiny new, $975 million home, they face a harsh reality: They'll need to ante up or walk away empty-handed.
By Brian Bakst , May 09, 2012
MORNING UPDATE: After House, Senate pass stadium bills, a big question: Will Vikings agree to pay more?
If the Minnesota Vikings finally want to break out of the shabby Metrodome and into a shiny new, $975 million home, they face a harsh reality: They'll need to ante up or walk away empty-handed.
By News Tribune staff , May 09, 2012
Former college football player charged in Minnesota bank robbery
The 22-year-old man accused of robbing an Inver Grove Heights, Minn., bank last week is a former Division 1 college football player who told authorities he was struggling with the realization he would not make it as a pro.
By Nick Ferraro , May 09, 2012
Minnesota Senate approves Vikings stadium plan
The Minnesota Senate approved a Vikings stadium construction bill 38-28 late Tuesday night.
By Don Davis and Danielle Nordine , May 09, 2012
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