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February 15, 2005 12:20 PM

Fowler seals Vikings deal

Arizona businessman and ex-professional and college football player Reggie Fowler agreed to buy the Minnesota Vikings for $625 million in a deal announced Monday. The National Football League still has to approve the sale. Will Fowler have better luck convincing the people of Minnesota to help build him a new stadium than present owner Red McCombs has?

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February 15, 2005 8:50 AM

Who is Reggie Fowler?

The NFL is expected to scrutinize the Vikings deal closely. League officials will analyze the financial aspects of the deal, but they will also assess the personalities involved, especially Vikings buyer Reggie Fowler. Even though he has made millions in Arizona, Fowler has shunned the media spotlight. MPR Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Craig Harris, a reporter with the Arizona Republic.

by Cathy Wurzer

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February 15, 2005 8:23 AM

Little appetite for stadium talk at Capitol, despite sale of Vikings

Reggie Fowler may have struck a tentative deal to buy the Minnesota Vikings, but that doesn't mean he'll be so lucky at the state Capitol. The Vikings have been seeking state support to build a $600 million football stadium for the past several years. So far those efforts have all failed, and lawmakers say a change in ownership is not likely to shift the dynamics.

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February 14, 2005 8:38 AM

Report: Vikings sold to Arizona businessman

An announcement is expected Monday afternoon that Arizona businessman Reggie Fowler has reached an agreement with Red McCombs to buy the Minnesota Vikings. The purchase price is reported to be at least $625 million. If the deal is approved by the other owners, Fowler would become the first African American to own a National Football League team. Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer spoke with MPR Sports Commentator Jay Weiner, who is covering the story for the Star Tribune. He says league approval is not a sure thing.

by Cathy Wurzer

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February 11, 2005 1:20 PM

Vikings may have a new owner soon

Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor said Tuesday he intends to offer around $600 million to buy the Minnesota Vikings if the team is still on the market in March. Arizona businessman Reggie Fowler has been courting the Vikings for months, and Taylor says Fowler has until the end of the month to negotiate exclusively. If Fowler hasn't made a successful offer by that time, Taylor has vowed to place his bid within 24 hours.

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February 4, 2005 10:20 AM

Polar expedition

The first woman to cross the ice to the North and South Poles is getting ready for another expedition. This time she'll attempt to travel nearly 1,240 miles across the Arctic Sea. Completion of this expedition will be an historical first for women.

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January 19, 2005 9:40 AM

There's more talk about a Vikings sale

Minnesota Vikings President Gary Woods confirms that he's spoken with Reggie Fowler, an Arizona businessman who is reportedly ready to make an offer for the Vikings. Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer talked with Sean Jensen, who covers the Vikings for the St. Paul Pioneer Press.

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January 10, 2005 8:19 AM

Vikings upset Packers in their first playoff matchup

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers 31-17 in the first playoff meeting between the border rivals. Vikings quarterback Daunte Culpepper passed for four touchdowns, two to wide receiver Randy Moss. The Vikings defense stepped up too, intercepting Packer's quarterback Brett Favre four times. MPR's Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Sean Jensen, who covers the Vikings for the St. Paul Pioneer Press.

by Cathy Wurzer

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January 7, 2005 12:01 AM

Vikings hope to end outdoor woes in Green Bay

The Minnesota Vikings are the underdogs for this Sunday's wildcard playoff game with the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. That oddsmakers are picking the Packers over the Vikings should come as no surprise to football fans. The Vikings have already lost two games against the Packers this year. They have lost 20 of their last 22 games played outdoors.

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January 5, 2005 2:51 PM

University gets ball rolling on football stadium

Even though it doesn't have full financing in place, the University of Minnesota took a bold step this week toward bringing Gopher football to a new on-campus stadium.

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