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Vikings exec in Minn. to boost stadium talks

Vikings exec in Minn. to boost stadium talks

The Minnesota Vikings' effort to get a new stadium appear to be picking up some momentum. Team executive Mark Wilf was in St. Paul Tuesday, meeting with officials about his team's prospects for a replacement for the Metrodome.
by Tim Nelson

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Panel considers Metrodome roof repair contract

The commission that owns the aging Metrodome in Minneapolis is expected to award a contract Friday to the only firm that bid on replacing the roof that collapsed under heavy snow in mid-December.

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ND House to take up Fighting Sioux bills Monday

The North Dakota House plans to vote on three bills Monday that would require the University of North Dakota to keep its Fighting Sioux athletics nickname.

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Map: Potential Vikings stadium locations

A map of the four potential locations for a new Vikings stadium.
by Tim Nelson

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Most Twins games to be on cable, satellite only next season

The Minnesota Twins said Wednesday they'll broadcast nearly all of their regular season games on cable and satellite only.
by Matt Sepic

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Armstrong officially off bike - 'Retirement 2.0'

Armstrong officially off bike - 'Retirement 2.0'

Almost a month after finishing 65th in his last competitive race in Australia, and nearly six years removed from the last of an unprecedented seven straight Tour de France titles, the 39-year-old cyclist made clear there is no reset button this time.

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Ramsey County to move forward with Vikings stadium talks

Ramsey County to move forward with Vikings stadium talks

The Ramsey County board voted 6-1 Tuesday to open talks with the Minnesota Vikings about a possible new football stadium in Arden Hills.
by Tim Nelson

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Security footage of Metrodome collapse.

Security footage of the Metrodome roof collapse on Dec. 12, 2010.

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Replacements in works for roof, and Dome itself

Replacements in works for roof, and Dome itself

The commission that runs the Metrodome says it will begin putting a new roof on the stadium starting in mid-April, and they're hoping to have it done in time for the Vikings pre-season in August.
by Tim Nelson

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Vikings: Lottery ticket could help pay for stadium

The Minnesota Vikings say its successful lottery scratch-off game might help pay for a new stadium.
by Anissa Stocks

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