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It's unlikely that state lawmakers will meet their self-imposed deadline to adjourn the legislative session today. One of the main sticking points is the bill to fund the construction of a new football stadium for the Minnesota Vikings.
rganizers of Saturday night's mixed-martial arts Cage Fighting Xtreme event at the Target Center say the lineup features the largest contingent of Minnesota fighters ever to compete at the same event.
Vikings stadium bill moves to full Senate
The tax committee in the Minnesota Senate has narrowly approved a Viking stadium bill, clearing the way for a final vote in the Legislature -- a move that could come as early as Sunday.
Sen. tax committee approves stadium plan
The taxes committee in the Minnesota Senate has narrowly approved a plan for a new Vikings stadium.
The Week in Commentary
A summary of the week's commentaries, and some of the comments they generated.
Little support for stadium among Minneapolis lawmakers
Republican leaders in the Minnesota House and Senate say it will take strong, bipartisan support to pass a Vikings stadium bill this session — but they won't be seeing many "yes" votes from Minneapolis Democrats.
Vikings trade down, draft left tackle Matt Kalil
The Minnesota Vikings moved down in the draft and still found their man.