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A new Twins anthem for opening day

A new Twins anthem for opening day

Twins fans all know and love the fight song "Win Twins" that dates back to when the Twins first moved to Minnesota in 1961. As much as we love it, let's ask the question: Is there room for another song, perhaps an anthem?
by Tom Weber

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Baseball opener: What AL Central reporters think of the Twins

Baseball opener: What AL Central reporters think of the Twins

Twins fans might be a little nervous on today's opening day. After the last place, 99-loss debacle of a season last year, what can we expect this year?
by Tom Weber

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Minn. Chamber of Commerce voices support for stadium

Minn. Chamber of Commerce voices support for stadium

The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce is adding its voice to the efforts to win support for a new Vikings stadium in Minneapolis, pushing harder for a resolution of the debate at the Capitol.
by Tim Nelson

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On stadium cost, Vikings owners will draw from several sources

State and local officials have been haggling for months over how many taxpayer dollars they're willing to pay for a new $975 million Minnesota Vikings football stadium, and where the money will come from.

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Vikings owners will draw from several sources to pay for stadium

Vikings owners will draw from several sources to pay for stadium

The Minnesota Vikings owners have pledged $427 million toward the construction of a new $975 million football stadium for their team in Minneapolis. But that doesn't mean team owner Zygi Wilf will necessarily foot the bill. Instead, it appears the Vikings will employ a hallmark of real estate deals, and do much of their financial lifting with other people's money.
by Tim Nelson

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Local beer part of Target Field's new fare

Mini donuts, deep fried pickles and local craft beers are some of the new fare Twins fans will be able to enjoy at Target Field this season.

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MPR's Tim Nelson on Vikings stadium developments

Cathy Wurzer talks with MPR's Tim Nelson about legislative developments in negotiations over a Vikings stadium plan.
by Cathy Wurzer and Tim Nelson

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Stadium bill gets first OK in House

House Commerce committee passes stadium, pulltab and tipboard bills
by Tim Pugmire

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Dayton throws cold water on latest Vikings stadium plan

Dayton throws cold water on latest Vikings stadium plan

Gov. Mark Dayton offered sharp criticism for a new funding deal struck by Vikings stadium negotiators, saying a key component is illegal under federal law.
by Tim Nelson

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New Vikings stadium funding deal expands gambling

Negotiators working on a Vikings stadium struck a deal over the weekend that may settle questions about charitable gambling and whether it can help pay for a stadium.

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