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February 17, 2012 7:12 AM

Vikings, Dayton, Rybak see stadium deal in matter of days

Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission chairman Ted Mondale says the deal could be unveiled in a matter of days. And mayor R.T. Rybak says gaps in the deal are closing.

by Tim Nelson

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February 15, 2012 6:44 AM

Vikings back off relocation threats over stadium impasse

The National Football League requires its teams to notify the rest of the teams in the league, as well as their host communities, by Feb. 15 if they plan to relocate.

by Tim Nelson

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February 15, 2012 4:00 AM

Great challenges await U of M's next athletic director

A big job awaits the successor of Joel Maturi, retiring athletic director of the University of Minnesota. He - or she - faces a department running an annual deficit of up to $3 million, elusive championships, and numerous competing demands.

by Alex Friedrich

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February 14, 2012 1:21 PM

Vikings: We’re staying (for now)

Vikes take a pass on NFL relocation deadline

by Tim Pugmire

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February 13, 2012 5:10 AM

Moss threatens comeback

Randy Moss is ready to make a football comeback.

by Bob Collins

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February 10, 2012 12:47 PM

Dayton praises Ramsey County stadium effort, rips Mpls. council

Dayton didn't respond to the plan's specifics, but praised the county for its efforts - and took a shot at the Minneapolis City Council at the same time.

by Tim Nelson

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February 10, 2012 10:45 AM

Ramsey County reboots tax plan for Vikings stadium

Ramsey County is dropping its countywide sales tax plan to help pay for an Arden Hills stadium for the Minnesota Vikings, and is instead proposing new user fees and parking lot naming rights.

by Tim Nelson

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February 9, 2012 5:00 AM

Analysis finds $55M shortfall in Minneapolis stadium plan

A financial analysis of Minneapolis' plan to build a new Vikings stadium downtown obtained by MPR News shows the city is $55 million short of the pledge it hoped to make to the project.

by Tim Nelson