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Minneapolis, stadium critics battle again in court

Minneapolis, stadium critics battle again in court

The city of Minneapolis defended its plans to finance a massive mixed use development and open a new park near the Vikings stadium in court today. It was the second hearing in a lawsuit brought by former Minneapolis City Council president Paul Ostrow and mayoral contenders Dan Cohen and  Stephanie Woodruff. They’re trying to delay Read more →
by Tim Nelson

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The dirt on the new Vikings stadium

The dirt on the new Vikings stadium

Blaine will take 350,000 yards of fill from the Metrodome site as construction proceeds on the new Vikings stadium.
by Tim Nelson

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New Vikings stadium won’t host College Football Playoff in 2017

New Vikings stadium won’t host College Football Playoff in 2017

It was the first big play for a sports event for the new Vikings stadium and Minnesota couldn’t convert. Tampa Bay gets the ball. The College Football Playoff has announced the sites for the 2016 and 2017 games: they’re going to the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., on Monday, January 11, 2016 and to Read more →
by Tim Nelson

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Vikings QB Cassel stars in victory over Philly

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about Matt Cassel's performance as well as other quarterbacks in the NFL.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Photos: Vikings thump Eagles

Photos: Vikings thump Eagles

The Vikings beat Philadelphia on Sunday 48-30 to snap a five-game winning streak by the Eagles.

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US Men's Curling team qualifies for Winter Olympics

US Men's Curling team qualifies for Winter Olympics

The U.S. Men's Curling team -- made up entirely of Minnesotans -- has qualified to compete in the 2014 Winter Olympics.
by Catharine Richert

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Florida St. QB wins Heisman Trophy

Florida St. QB wins Heisman Trophy

Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston, the nation's top-rated passer who led his team to college football's title game in his first season, was named the 2013 Heisman Trophy winner Saturday as the country's best collegiate player.
by Greg Henderson

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