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January 17, 2014 12:41 PM

In first public appearance as new Vikings coach, Zimmer eyes Super Bowl

"I feel like I was destined to do this," Zimmer said at Friday morning's press conference. He said he's confident he'll help the Vikings win a Super Bowl. "That is my goal, and that is my drive."

by Liala Helal

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January 17, 2014 8:07 AM

Stadium oversight chair gets $25K raise

Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority Chair Michele Kelm-Helgen got a 25 percent raise today. Her new salary will be $127,000, up from $102,000. “[We] felt that that compensation did not fully recognize the role and responsibility of the chair,” MSFA Commissioner Bill McCarthy said. Kelm-Helgen previously served as deputy chief of staff to Gov. Mark Dayton, Read more →

by Curtis Gilbert

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January 17, 2014 5:58 AM

To be blunt, Zimmer should shake up this town

Mike Zimmer: "Wait… Who says I'm blunt?" pic.twitter.com/DV9rWyNtRI — Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) January 17, 2014 New Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer tried to assure those attending his first news conference today that he’s one of us. “I’ve gone hunting and fishing in areas just like this,” he said. “I grew up watching the NFC Read more →

by Bob Collins

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January 17, 2014 5:56 AM

Stay away from ‘dangerous’ Metrodome deflation, officials say

Officials say it could be dangerous around the Metrodome site Saturday when it deflates.

by Curtis Gilbert

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January 17, 2014 1:51 AM

Old vs. new: Metrodome and the new Vikings stadium

They’re going to start tearing down the Metrodome pretty quickly — likely soon after its scheduled deflation on Saturday. So Stadium Watch would like to bring you a by-the-numbers look back. Here’s the old versus the new, at a glance:

by Tim Nelson

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January 17, 2014 12:30 AM

How to watch the Metrodome’s demise in the comfort of your own home

On Saturday morning, they’re planning to pull the plug on the Metrodome. The lights will go off and the fans will shut down and the iconic Teflon roof will settle into the bowl. If you don’t want to stand in the forecast single-digit windchill to watch, there may be another option. EarthCam, of Hackensack, N.J. is Read more →

by Tim Nelson

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January 16, 2014 2:55 PM

Once 'terrified' of ice fishing, Minn. man now carries on tradition

Ice fishing is old. You've seen the pictures. People for thousands of years have chopped a hole and waited for a fish to take a baited hook. Or they've stood silently, with their spear at the ready if they see a shadowy form move in the water.

by Dan Olson

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January 16, 2014 9:23 AM

New park near Vikings stadium could prove costly, Mpls. park officials say

The Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board is bracing for the possibility of operating a new park scheduled to be built near the Vikings stadium.

by Curtis Gilbert

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January 16, 2014 8:48 AM

Vikings new head coach Zimmer to face myriad of issues

The Minnesota Vikings have hired their new head coach. Mike Zimmer, an NFL defensive coordinator for the last 15 years, replaces Leslie Frazier who was fired in December. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about the new coach.

by Cathy Wurzer