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Vikings stadium foes turn attention to City Council

Vikings stadium foes turn attention to City Council

Critics of the billion-dollar Vikings stadium deal are expected to oppose the reappointment of Minneapolis City Attorney Susan Segal during a hearing today at City Hall. Segal has said, contrary to the city’s charter, Minneapolis was not required to hold a public vote on the use of city tax dollars to fund the stadium, because Read more →
by Brandt Williams

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The Metrodome is disappearing fast

The Metrodome is disappearing fast

Now that the “ring beam” is gone, the demolition of the Metrodome looks like is has slipped into high gear.
by Tim Nelson

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Saints fans are getting an unpleasant surprise

Saints fans are getting an unpleasant surprise

Some of the seat prices in the new St. Paul Saints stadium will more than double.
by Tim Nelson

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Party atmosphere marks Iditarod's ceremonial start

Sixty-nine mushers and their teams of 16 dogs each inundated Alaska's largest city for the annual ceremonial start of the race in a fan-friendly atmosphere. The real race starts Sunday, 50 miles north of Anchorage.
by The Associated Press

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Why would you ice fish?

Why would you ice fish?

In the summer, you can find Julie Lane casting for bass. In the winter, Lane parks her "Ice Castle" on a frozen lake in search of panfish.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Twins prospects on view at spring training

The Minnesota Twins play their first spring training game of the year against another team Friday in Florida. The game against Boston will be the first taste of major league competition for some top Twins prospects.
by Perry Finelli

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Minn. ice arenas face expensive conversions

Hockey arenas across Minnesota are facing off against a big challenge. A chemical currently used in icemaking equipment at many arenas is harmful to the ozone layer so federal law is prompting expensive changes.
by The Associated Press

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Vikings fans are already kicking the tires on the new stadium sales lot

Vikings fans are already kicking the tires on the new stadium sales lot

Fans can try the seat cushions, check out the suite fridges and get a turf-level view of the new Vikings stadium even before the Metrodome has been knocked down.
by Tim Nelson

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Vikings unveil stadium preview center for fans and media this week

Vikings unveil stadium preview center for fans and media this week

  The Vikings will give select fans a sneak peek at the interior and amenities of the new stadium this week. The 7,500 square foot “New Stadium Preview Center” will display a “custom filmed experiential player tunnel and Vikings locker room experience, two authentic suite build-outs, a 24-seat Club seating section, 37 high-definition televisions and Read more →
by Tim Nelson

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Olympics may have been good for the Minnesota Wild

The Minnesota Wild return to action along with the rest of the National Hockey League this week. The NHL took a break to allow many of its players to go to Sochi for the Olympics which just ended yesterday -- the Wild resumes its season against the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about the impact of the Sochi games on the league.
by Cathy Wurzer

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