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Sports

Capitol Notebook: The Electoral College problem

Minnesota's Electoral College votes would go to the presidential candidate who won the state's popular vote if legislation passed by the Senate Wednesday becomes law.

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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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