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$975M Vikings stadium deal announced for Minneapolis
The Minnesota Vikings could stay in downtown Minneapolis, in a new stadium on the existing Metrodome site, under an agreement announced Thursday by the team, the city and state officials.
$975M Vikings stadium deal announced for Minneapolis
The Minnesota Vikings could stay in downtown Minneapolis, in a new stadium on the existing Metrodome site, under an agreement announced Thursday by the team, the city and state officials.
Gambling revenue to pay for stadium is risky
Paying for a new NFL stadium could depend on millions of dollars in new gambling revenue. But new data show gaps between the promise and the reality of gambling expansion around the country — at times, wide gaps.
Dayton drops 'optimistic' description of Vikings stadium deal
Gov. Mark Dayton emerged Tuesday from a meeting with Vikings owner Zygi Wilf, as well as the team attorney and chief financial officer, to say there is no breakthrough yet in a stadium financing deal with the team.