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Ponder gets another shot as Vikings QB

Ponder gets another shot as Vikings QB

On Sunday, for the second week in a row, the Minnesota Vikings will be featured on national television -- this time against the Packers. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about the teams revolving door at quarterback.

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College football is eyeing Minneapolis for its 2017 ‘Super Bowl’

College football is eyeing Minneapolis for its 2017 ‘Super Bowl’

Officials from college football’s Bowl Championship Series — soon to be the College Football Playoff Championship — are going to be in the Metrodome on Sunday. The Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority is bidding to host the new game — the successor to the current, oft-criticized system for hashing out the best college football team in Read more →
by Tim Nelson

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It looks like ‘Redskins’ won’t be banned in Minneapolis next month

It looks like ‘Redskins’ won’t be banned in Minneapolis next month

Opponents of the Washington football team’s name have asked the word Redskins not be used at the Metrodome. The Vikings play D.C. in Minneapolis on Nov. 7. Critics say Washington’s team name is a racial slur. And today, the Minnesota chapter of the ACLU added its opposition. “This isn’t directly a civil liberties issue, but Read more →
by Tim Nelson

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Report: Vikings stadium budget has $45M gap as groundbreaking nears

Report: Vikings stadium budget has $45M gap as groundbreaking nears

Sports Business Daily says the $975 million budget for the new Vikings stadium has a gap as much as $45 million ahead of a crucial milepost next week. The online publication says builder Mortenson Construction is “struggling” to meet a $737 million budget for construction of the stadium itself. (The rest of the cost goes Read more →
by Tim Nelson

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Vikings stadium plaza dispute settled for $17.1 million

Vikings stadium plaza dispute settled for $17.1 million

The Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority and Minneapolis Venture have settled their dispute over the plaza in front of the current Metrodome. The MSFA will pay $17.1 million for the plaza and 450 underground parking places. It had recently been assessed for $4.5 million. Minneapolis Venture, run by developer Bob Lux, had threatened to evict Vikings Read more →
by Tim Nelson

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St. Paul council takes final steps on Lowertown Ballpark

by Rupa Shenoy The St. Paul City Council Wednesday approved the sale of bonds to help build the Lowertown Ballpark. The council unanimously approved a resolution that St. Paul staff said wrapped up years of work to make the new home for the minor league Saints possible. The resolution authorizes the development agreement for the Read more →
by Tim Nelson

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Crashed Ice skaters schedule St. Paul return

Crashed Ice skaters schedule St. Paul return

The base of the Cathedral of St. Paul will be transformed into an extreme sports mecca again when the daredevil skaters of RedBull Crashed Ice return to the city on Feb. 22, 2014 as part of a winter-long global racing series. Last year, about 90,000 people huddled along the refrigerated course to watch competitors speed, Read more →
by Hart Van Denburg

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Photos: Giants trample visiting Vikings as Freeman makes QB debut

Photos: Giants trample visiting Vikings as Freeman makes QB debut

Minnesota took a beating on Monday Night Football in East Rutherford, N.J., falling to the New York Giants 23-7 as Josh Freeman marked his first start at quarterback for the Vikings. Here are some highlights from the game.

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Josh Freeman to debut as Vikings QB tonight

Two of the worst teams in the NFL will be in the spotlight tonight on Monday Night Football. The 1-4 Vikings are in New Jersey to take on the 0-6 New York Giants. MPR's Phil Picardi spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about the matchup which is expected to feature the first game for new Vikings quarterback Josh Freeman.
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