Lawmakers aren't happy with the use of luxury suites

U.S. Bank Stadium
Fans arrive at U.S. Bank Stadium before an NFL football game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Green Bay Packers in September.
Andy Clayton-King | AP 2016

This week state lawmakers grilled the head of the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority, the state board that oversees the new Vikings stadium, about the use of two luxury suites.

The hearing stemmed from a series of stories first written by Rochelle Olson from the Star Tribune. MPR News host Tom Weber talked with Olson about the controversy.

To hear the entire conversation, use the audio player above.

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