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History and future of the Metrodome

History and future of the Metrodome

Longtime Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission director Bill Lester discusses the history of the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, and its future. What kinds of facilities does Minnesota need, and for what purposes? Who should pay for them?

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Stadium debate likely front and center next year

Stadium debate likely front and center next year

The Minnesota Vikings stadium debate is likely to be front and center when lawmakers return for the 2012 session in late January.
by Tom Scheck

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Vikings stadium hearings set at Capitol

Vikings stadium hearings set at Capitol

Plans are set for two state Senate hearings on the proposal for the state to help fund construction of a new Minnesota Vikings stadium.

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Vikings' Chris Cook faces domestic assault hearing

Vikings' Chris Cook faces domestic assault hearing

Cook was charged in October with one count of domestic assault by strangulation. Earlier this month, prosecutors added another charge of third-degree assault.

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Penn State hires ex-FBI director Freeh to probe alleged abuse

Freeh's investigation firm, Group International Europe, was also hired by soccer's governing body this year to look into the bribery case involving FIFA's presidential election.

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Palmer, Raiders hold on to beat Vikings, 27-21

Palmer, Raiders hold on to beat Vikings, 27-21

Carson Palmer threw for 164 yards and a touchdown and the Oakland Raiders capitalized on mistakes by Minnesota in a 27-21 victory over the Vikings on Sunday.
by Jon Krawczynski, Associated Press

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Photos: Vikings vs. Raiders

Photos: Vikings vs. Raiders

Carson Palmer threw for 164 yards and a touchdown and the Oakland Raiders capitalized on mistakes by Minnesota in a 27-21 victory over the Vikings on Sunday.

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Gophers lose to Northwestern, 28-13

Gophers lose to Northwestern, 28-13

The Golden Gophers got solid performances from MarQueis Gray and Duane Bennett but couldn't pull this one out. Minnesota is now 2-9 under first-year coach Jerry Kill.

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Update on Vikings Stadium Negotiations

The Vikings quest for a new stadium is having about as much luck as its football squad is finding on the field. Just a week from a deadline set last month by Governor Mark Dayton, a deal for a new NFL venue seems as far away as ever. Reporter Tim Nelson covers the stadium battle for MPR and brings us up to date on the latest.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Minneapolis holds out hope that Vikings stay downtown

Minneapolis holds out hope that Vikings stay downtown

Civic boosters, architects and developers in Minneapolis still hope the Minnesota Vikings will stay downtown, despite the Ramsey County board's approval to purchase land in Arden Hills for a new stadium.
by Matt Sepic

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