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Minneapolis

July 20, 2016 6:00 AM

Photos: The new stadium says the Vikings are coming

The field of the new Vikings stadium — The field of the new Vikings stadium, during a media tour. The new stadium is nearly twice as large as the Metrodome.
Courtney Perry for MPR News

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It's official — the Vikings stadium is complete, and tours open for the public this weekend. In the meantime, here's a sneak peak from the media tour on Tuesday.

The first event in the new stadium is a soccer game on Aug. 3. The Vikings begin to play in the stadium at the end of August.

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The Vikings Are Coming, by Greg Gossel — "The Vikings Are Coming" is a pop-inspired mural by Minneapolis artist Greg Gossel on the U.S. Bank Stadium's north side.
Courtney Perry for MPR News

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The field of the new Vikings stadium — The field of the new Vikings stadium, during a media tour. The new stadium is nearly twice as large as the Metrodome.
Courtney Perry for MPR News

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One of the entryways of the new stadium — One of the entryways of the new stadium. The stadium is nearly 30 stories high at the peak.
Courtney Perry for MPR News

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