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U of M, Vikings stadiums advance at Capitol
The lone DFL opponent switched his vote on the Gopher bill, saying he's worried that further efforts to get the bill out of committee would make the funding plan even worse.
A scorecard on the stadium debate
The stadium debate at the Capitol grows more confusing by the day. Earlier in the session it seemed as though the Twins stadium plan would have smooth sailing. But the Senate Taxes Committee has been proposing big changes to the stadium proposals.
Stadium waters turn murky at Capitol
The Senate Taxes Committee voted unanimously Monday to require voter approval of a Hennepin County sales tax to help pay for a Twins ballpark.
Rounding home?
The Minnesota Twins continue on their quest for a new stadium.
Vikings strive to stay in stadium game; Gophers bill stalled
On Friday the Senate Taxes Committee defeated a bill that would finance a new football stadium for the University of Minnesota; the second day in a row they've done so. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Vikings are now accusing the governor of trying to kill their stadium proposal.
NCAA upholds ban on Fighting Sioux mascot
The NCAA has denied the University of North Dakota's appeal to continue using the Fighting Sioux nickname in postseason tournaments. It's the second time the University of North Dakota, UND, has lost an appeal on this issue.
Twins stadium proposal passes key test
The Minnesota House Taxes Committee is expected to take final action Friday on a proposal that would fund a new stadium for the Minnesota Twins in downtown Minneapolis.