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NDSU tailgating group survives propane explosion

A group tailgating outside the Fargodome before the University of South Dakota-North Dakota State football game received a scare when a propane stove exploded inside their recreational vehicle.

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Imported steel has at least one Vikings stadium supporter seeing red

Imported steel has at least one Vikings stadium supporter seeing red

By BRIAN BAKST, Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) _ Backers of the controversial $1 billion Vikings stadium regularly hold the project up as an economic driver that will boost the state construction industry and rely heavily on Minnesota-derived materials. Construction planners demonstrated last week that those goals are easier stated than achieved. Take the steel that will Read more →
by Tim Nelson

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Gopher football team faces uphill battle with Badgers

On Sunday, the Minnesota Vikings are in Green Bay to play the Packers. But unlike most seasons, that is not the most highly anticipated Minnesota - Wisconsin border battle football game of the year. That distinction goes to the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Wisconsin Badgers, who square off at TCF Bank stadium in Minneapolis tomorrow afternoon.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Vikings stadium budget approved after team ups its payment

Vikings stadium budget approved after team ups its payment

The Minnesota Sports Facility Authority approved its final construction budget for the new Vikings stadium today after the Minnesota Vikings agreed to add tens of millions of dollars more to the project. The team’s owners say they will increase their contribution to the new stadium $41.4 million beyond the original $477 million they pledged to Read more →
by Tim Nelson

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The latest on Vikings stadium development

The latest on Vikings stadium development

The Daily Circuit gets the latest on Vikings stadium development plans from MPR News reporter Tim Nelson.

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Former Gopher among players suing NCAA over football concussions

Three former college football players have filed a federal lawsuit in Minnesota alleging that NCAA did not inform former players about the risks of concussions inherent in the sport.
by Tim Nelson

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Preservation panel blocks Star Tribune building demolition

Preservation panel blocks Star Tribune building demolition

The Strib’s Eric Roper says the Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission has turned back a staff recommendation to approve tearing down the newspaper’s Portland Avenue offices to make room for a new $400 million multi-use development near the new Vikings stadium. The 10-member panel, which includes former Star Tribune staff writer and architecture critic Linda Mack, Read more →
by Tim Nelson

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Minnesota sports teams aplenty in action

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, who gave her a quick status check on several local teams.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Seahawks batter Vikings; Harvin debuts for Seattle

Seahawks batter Vikings; Harvin debuts for Seattle

Former Viking Percy Harvin made his highly anticipated Seattle debut after missing the first 10 weeks of the regular season following hip surgery, and the Seahawks rolled to their franchise-record 13th straight home win beating Minnesota 41-20 on Sunday.

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