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Sports

Viability of Metrodome in question as plans for new stadium edge toward Capitol

Viability of Metrodome in question as plans for new stadium edge toward Capitol

The Minnesota Vikings and some key state lawmakers say they will roll out a plan for a new stadium for the team in coming weeks, but even its detractors say the Metrodome -- despite roof troubles -- could be viable for years to come.

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Vikings Stadium: Old debates, new faces and hometown emotions

Vikings Stadium: Old debates, new faces and hometown emotions

Will the Metrodome collapse, a Democratic Governor, the Republican-controlled Legislature and an expiring lease be enough to offset evidence that stadiums provide little to no economic benefit to communities?

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Vikings' Griffen accused of assaulting LA police

Los Angeles police say Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen has been arrested for allegedly assaulting an officer during a traffic stop.

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Treeless in Minneapolis

Treeless in Minneapolis

The iconic pine trees in Target Field are being cut down.
by Bob Collins

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Ramsey County offers cash help for Vikings stadium

Ramsey County officials say they're willing to chip in to help build a new Vikings stadium if the team decides to move to suburban Arden Hills.
by Tim Nelson

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Metrodome chief: New stadium plan needs action soon

Metrodome chief: New stadium plan needs action soon

Ted Mondale is making his state Capitol debut as Gov. Mark Dayton's point man on the push for a new Minnesota Vikings stadium.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Steelers beat Jets 24-19 for AFC title

The Pittsburgh Steelers advanced to their third Super Bowl in six years thanks to a big-play defense that returned a fumble for a touchdown and staged a late goal-line stand in a 24-19 victory over the New York Jets.

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Minn. prep hoops player improves after surgery

A 17-year-old who collapsed while playing a high school basketball game in western Minnesota last week is improving and will be moved to the University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis for specialized care.

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Packers beat Bears 21-14 to win NFC title

Packers beat Bears 21-14 to win NFC title

Aaron Rodgers ran for a touchdown and made a saving tackle to lead the Green Bay Packers to a 21-14 win over the Chicago Bears in the NFC championship game Sunday.

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Lake Nokomis' U.S. Pond Hockey Championships

Lake Nokomis' U.S. Pond Hockey Championships

Although temperatures reached nearly 20 below zero and winds gusted up to 10 mph, people from all over the country braved the cold and descended on Lake Nokomis today for the U.S. Pond Hockey Championships.
by Elliot deBruyn

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