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Gov. Mark Dayton and some state lawmakers say they're open to the idea of using state legacy amendment funds to help finance a new Vikings stadium. But others object. The Minnesota Historical Society says the idea is contrary to the amendment's language. That language says proceeds from the arts and cultural fund "may be spent only on arts, arts education and arts access to preserve Minnesota's history and cultural heritage."
Rybak tries to re-enter Mpls. into Vikings stadium talks
The Minneapolis mayor and city council president pushed their plan at the Capitol today, but the city is focused on an option that the Vikings rejected months ago and the team says it wants to make a Ramsey County plan work.
Christian Ponder good, but not good enough against Packers
Ponder was picked off on consecutive possesions by Charles Woodson and didn't complete a pass in the third, but the other three quarters were much better. Adrian Peterson helped him out by rushing 24 times for 175 yards and a touchdown.
Packers stay unbeaten, top Vikings 33-27
Aaron Rodgers kept Green Bay unbeaten with three touchdowns and 335 yards passing, holding off plucky rookie Christian Ponder and the Minnesota Vikings in the rookie's first start for a 33-27 victory Sunday by the Packers.