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Many already cashing in on Minn. Vikings stadium

Many already cashing in on Minn. Vikings stadium

Even before ground is broken on a new Minnesota Vikings stadium, a white-collar brigade of accountants, architects, lawyers and other consultants has locked in millions of dollars in contracts that would complicate any effort to derail the project.

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Developer, builders at loggerheads over Vikings stadium plaza

Developer, builders at loggerheads over Vikings stadium plaza

It looks like the negotiations over an underground parking ramp and transit station plaza in front of the Metrodome are getting testy.
by Tim Nelson

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Lawsuits look to ask voter approval for Vikings stadium funding deal

Lawsuits look to ask voter approval for Vikings stadium funding deal

It’s been one of the remaining contradictions in the Vikings stadium deal. Sixteen years after voters in Minneapolis said they wanted a referendum on any new stadium funding, the city is poised to get a second professional sports facility, without a public vote. But now, two Twin Cities residents are challenging the deal with the Read more →
by Tim Nelson

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On stadium financing do-over, state gets closer to financial bullseye

On stadium financing do-over, state gets closer to financial bullseye

The Minnesota Department of Revenue said today that it expects to collect about $30.5 million in “floor stock” new cigarette taxes. That’s the stamp charge on all the cigarettes sellers had on hand before a $1.60 per pack tax hike took effect on July 1. First the good news: there’s about $26.5 million there to top off Read more →
by Tim Nelson

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5 x 8: Mind if I vape?

5 x 8: Mind if I vape?

The e-cigarette debate, the empty nest, why farmers don't quit, a free shot at college, and hate 101.
by Bob Collins

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Minnesota coaches on the hot seat

Minnesota coaches on the hot seat

With the Twins having another losing season, there is a lot of speculation that manager Ron Gardenhire will be replaced after the season ends. And his tenuous situation is not unique among the Minnesota coaching fraternity. Howard Sinker, digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, discussed the situation with Mornign Edition host Cathy Wurzer.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Bills' defense, rookie QB combine to beat Vikings

Bills' defense, rookie QB combine to beat Vikings

Bills rookie quarterback EJ Manuel provided the knockout punch to start the second half in leading Buffalo to a 20-16 preseason victory over Minnesota on Friday night.

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Did St. Paul lowball the Lowertown ballpark plan?

Did St. Paul lowball the Lowertown ballpark plan?

St. Paul got a nasty surprise when it started digging up the site in earnest for the new Lowertown ballpark: an unseen $6 million of pollution lying underground on the Diamond Products site. Or was it a surprise? Critics of the stadium point out an interesting artifact dating back to the application by the city…
by Tim Nelson

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Which sports team is "your team?"

Many of us have a team that we consider ours -- so much so that we think of ourselves as part of the team, referring to the team as "we" or "us." MPR News wants to hear about the sports team that you consider "your team." It could be a professional, college, high school, or amateur team. Which sports team do you feel the closest connection to? And why?

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