Sports

Some Republicans want arts amendment money for Vikings stadium
A Republican leader says some of his colleagues in the Minnesota Legislature are considering a plan that would rely on a portion of the state's Legacy funds to pay for a new Vikings Stadium. It's an option they say must be considered as Gov. Mark Dayton and lawmakers continue to discuss a new stadium. But critics say voters didn't intend to use that money for professional sports stadiums when they approved a higher sales tax in 2008.
Dayton: 'Duck this, and the Vikings can leave'
Having set a Nov. 23 deadline for the Legislature to pass a Vikings stadium deal, Gov. Mark Dayton is now urging lawmakers not to dither and give the NFL franchise a reason to leave the state.
Vikings may face changes after 39-10 loss to Bears
In losing four of their first five games, the Minnesota Vikings kept the games close. After getting blown out by the Bears, 39-10 Sunday night at Soldier Field in Chicago, changes may be upcoming for the Vikings.