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Sports

Board puts off vote on stadium

The public got its first chance to comment on the Twins stadium funding deal on Tuesday. The Hennepin County Board had been scheduled to vote to ask the Legislature for permission to raise property taxes to finance its part of the stadium. But commissioners put off a vote, to give more citizens time to respond. MPR's Brandt Williams reports.
by Brandt Williams

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In session's final days, stadium issue attracts more interest

In what's just about become an annual tradition, the Twins ballpark debate is poised to return to the state Capitol. The deal announced on Monday between the team and Hennepin County doesn't require any state dollars. But it does require legislative permission for the county to levy a proposed new sales tax to help finance the package. The proposal won praise from many key lawmakers, but significant hurdles remain.

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Will the Twins get a new Minneapolis home?

The Minnesota Twins and Hennepin County officially unveil a plan Monday for a new ballpark next to the Target Center in Minneapolis. Will this stadium proposal succeed where others have failed?

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Twins and Hennepin Co. team up on new ballpark proposal

Officials with the Minnesota Twins and Hennepin County are expected to announce a stadium deal during a news conference on Monday. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Star Tribune writer Jay Weiner, who is also a policy fellow at the Humphrey Institute.
by Cathy Wurzer

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NFL boss makes few waves on Fowler, stadium in Minnesota visit

National Football League Commissioner Paul Tagliabue promoted a new stadium for the Minnesota Vikings during a stop in Blaine on Wednesday. His appearance comes amid newspaper reports that have cast doubt on prospective buyer Reggie Fowler's ability to buy the team.

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NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue talks to the Anoka County Chamber of Commerce

FL commissioner Paul Taglibue says he doesn't have any expectations about the outcome of the league's review of the pending sale of the Minnesota Vikings. Reports by the Star Tribune have cast doubt on prospective buyer Reggie Fowler's ability to finance the purchase of the team. Taglibue was in Blaine today to review a site for a possible new Vikings stadium and talk with local business people and elected officials. He declined to comment on the newspaper story. But he says it would not be unheard of if the league turned down Fowler's bid.

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Committee deadline passes, but stadium bills still alive

Tuesday marks the first committee deadline of the 2005 legislative session. Bills had to clear all the necessary policy committees in either the House or the Senate by the end of the day. Those that don't face much tougher odds of survival, and that includes two stadium proposals that haven't even had a hearing.

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Play ball!

Monday is opening day of the 2005 Major League Baseball season, with the Twins squaring off against the Mariners in Seattle. Will Minnesota enter into that exclusive club of teams to win four division titles in a row?

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