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May 3, 2012 8:50 AM

Republicans split on stadium as they try to convince skeptics they're serious

Minnesota Republican lawmakers are trying to build support for a stadium financing plan that was initially panned by DFL lawmakers and the Minnesota Vikings.

by Tom Scheck

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May 3, 2012 8:47 AM

Republicans trying to build support for latest stadium plan

GOP legislative leaders tried to sell their plan in several private meetings on Wednesday with Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak, Vikings officials, and DFL leaders including Gov. Mark Dayton. Lawmakers are more open to the idea, but there is no guarantee the proposal will get the needed votes to pass the Legislature.

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May 3, 2012 6:55 AM

Angels blank overmatched Twins 9-0

Jered Weaver pitched the second no-hitter in the majors in less than two weeks, completely overmatching Minnesota and leading the Los Angeles Angels to a 9-0 win over the Twins on Wednesday night.

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May 2, 2012 11:29 AM

NFL suspends 4 players for Saints' bounties

New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma has been suspended without pay for the entire 2012 season by the NFL, one of four players punished for participating in a pay-for-pain bounty system.

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April 30, 2012 8:21 AM

Vikings stadium bill still stuck in Legislature

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.

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April 28, 2012 10:44 AM

Cage Fighting Xtreme pits US, Japanese fighters at Target Center

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.

by Laura Yuen

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April 28, 2012 10:27 AM

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.

by Tim Nelson