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Midday LIVE BLOG: Vikings stadium negotiations reach fever pitch

Midday LIVE BLOG: Vikings stadium negotiations reach fever pitch

Gov. Dayton and legislative leaders are sparring over taxes, gambling and other sources of revenue for a new Vikings stadium, and whether to hold a special legislative session on this subject.

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No sales tax for Vikings stadium

No sales tax for Vikings stadium

Gov. Mark Dayton and legislative leaders announced Tuesday that there isn't enough support in the Legislature to pass a local sales tax hike to help pay for Minnesota Vikings stadium unless it has voter approval.
by Tom Scheck

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Zellers throws a block to special session

Is the House Speaker calling a time out on the stadium debate?
by Tim Pugmire

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Cardinals manager La Russa announces retirement after World Series win

Tony La Russa retired as manager of the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday, three days after winning a dramatic, seven-game World Series against the Texas Rangers.

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Minnesota Stars plan championship party at Brit's Pub

The Minnesota Stars beat the Fort Lauderdale Strikers in the first-ever championship of the new North American Soccer League.
by Matt Sepic

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Minnesota Stars aim to clinch national soccer title against Fort Lauderdale

The Minnesota Stars are looking for a second win in the final game of the North American Soccer League Championship Saturday night in Florida, and all their rivals are helping to pay the Stars' way.
by Rupa Shenoy

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Dayton on stadium: 'No breakthrough moment'

Dayton on stadium: 'No breakthrough moment'

Legislative leaders stretched an hour-long meeting about the Vikings stadium into more than two hours of discussion without resolution.
by Tom Scheck

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Legacy Amendment money for Vikings could spur a lawsuit

Gov. Mark Dayton and some state lawmakers say they're open to the idea of using state legacy amendment funds to help finance a new Vikings stadium. But others object. The Minnesota Historical Society says the idea is contrary to the amendment's language. That language says proceeds from the arts and cultural fund "may be spent only on arts, arts education and arts access to preserve Minnesota's history and cultural heritage."

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