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New measure would make Vikings backup to state stadium financing

New measure would make Vikings backup to state stadium financing

GOP Rep. Bob Barrett says he wants the Vikings to be the backup to the electronic pulltabs if the games can’t pay the debt service on a new stadium. The games are tens of millions of dollars behind expectations, almost six months after their debut in Minnesota bars. The second-term Republican from Lindstrom says he’ll…
by Tim Nelson

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UConn women rout Louisville for title

Geno Auriemma and Connecticut are back on top. With freshman Breanna Stewart leading the way, it might be a while before they relinquish that spot. Stewart scored 18 of her 23 points in a dazzling first half and Connecticut won its eighth national championship with a 93-60 rout of Louisville on Tuesday night. It was the most lopsided victory in a title game.

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Charities to legislators: Gambling is not just for the Vikings stadium

Charities to legislators: Gambling is not just for the Vikings stadium

Allied Charities of Minnesota says the expansion into electronics is going well, despite doubts about whether it will grow enough, soon enough, to pay the state’s share of a new Vikings stadium. The trade group represents about half of the state’s 1,200 licensed charitable gambling operators. Executive director Al Lund says charitable gambling is thriving,…
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Pitino impact might be more substance than style

Pitino impact might be more substance than style

Richard Pitino is less than half of Tubby Smith's age. That alone has brought a seismic shift for the Minnesota basketball program, with last week's takeover by the 30-year-old Pitino. The energy of youth can always bring positive change, but the impact of Pitino's arrival could prove to run deeper than that.

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Chart: E-pulltab gambling device profits compared

Chart: E-pulltab gambling device profits compared

Sales of electronic pulltab gambling devices haven’t been measuring up to the state’s expectations, but some are a lot closer than others. Latest pulltab revenue figures The games from Las Vegas-based Acres 4.0 have significantly outperformed other systems, according to data from the Minnesota Gambling Control Board. With the largest share the market in terms…
by Tim Nelson

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At the Capitol, stadium “Plan C” to emerge in House committee. Dayton commits to fix

At the Capitol, stadium “Plan C” to emerge in House committee. Dayton commits to fix

What’s old is new again in the stadium debate at the Minnesota State Capitol. A proposal to tax sports memorabilia might be headed back towards a stadium deal, thanks to the House Taxes Committee chairwoman, Rep. Ann Lenczewski, DFL-Bloomington. She’s proposing a tax on licensed sportswear and other goods, including trading cards, photographs, autographed merchandise…
by Tim Nelson

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MPR analysis: Electronic pulltab numbers aren’t turning around

The March numbers are in for the state’s electronic pulltab industry and a turnaround is nowhere in sight. An MPR analysis shows that games did take in a record $2.4 million in bets, up from $1.9 million the month before, or about 24 percent. The state also added 29 new bars to its electronic charitable gambling…
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Rutgers AD out after basketball coach fired

Tim Pernetti is out as Rutgers athletic director, two days after the basketball coach was fired following a video that went public of Mike Rice shoving, grabbing and throwing balls at players in practice and using anti-gay slurs.

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What new UMN basketball coach Richard Pitino told reporters today

Newly chosen University of Minnesota basketball coach Richard Pitino made a confident debut Friday, telling reporters the U already has the resources it needs to have a successful basketball program. Critics have questioned whether the U is attractive enough to lure the players necessary to build a great team. Williams Arena needs renovations, and the…
by Alex Friedrich

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Rick Pitino says son is ready for Minnesota job

Rick Pitino says son is ready for Minnesota job

A day after his son Richard Pitino agreed to become the next head coach at Minnesota, Rick Pitino proclaimed the 30-year-old up-and-comer "more than ready" for the challenge.

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