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October 25, 2011 6:00 AM

Republicans want sales tax referendum for stadium

The GOP-led Legislature appears to be at odds with Minnesota Vikings officials, who don't want a Ramsey County referendum.

by Tom Scheck

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October 24, 2011 1:55 PM

Rybak tries to re-enter Mpls. into Vikings stadium talks

The Minneapolis mayor and city council president pushed their plan at the Capitol today, but the city is focused on an option that the Vikings rejected months ago and the team says it wants to make a Ramsey County plan work.

by Tim Nelson

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October 24, 2011 10:06 AM

Christian Ponder good, but not good enough against Packers

Ponder was picked off on consecutive possesions by Charles Woodson and didn't complete a pass in the third, but the other three quarters were much better. Adrian Peterson helped him out by rushing 24 times for 175 yards and a touchdown.

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October 23, 2011 6:31 PM

Packers stay unbeaten, top Vikings 33-27

Aaron Rodgers kept Green Bay unbeaten with three touchdowns and 335 yards passing, holding off plucky rookie Christian Ponder and the Minnesota Vikings in the rookie's first start for a 33-27 victory Sunday by the Packers.

by Dave Campbell, Associated Press

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October 23, 2011 6:28 PM

Photos: Vikings vs. Packers

The Minnesota Vikings came up short against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, losing 33-27.

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October 23, 2011 3:29 PM

Looking for a buyer, Minn.'s pro soccer team close to national title

The Minnesota Stars are one step away from winning the NASL championship after beating the Fort Lauderdale Strikers 3-1 at the National Sports Center in Blaine.

by Rupa Shenoy

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October 22, 2011 2:35 PM

Gov. speaks on likelihood of stadium in Arden Hills

Despite calls for the team to build on the site of the downtown Minneapolis Farmers Market,the Minnesota Vikings have a right to locate a stadium in Arden Hills, Gov. Mark Dayton said.

by Rupa Shenoy

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October 21, 2011 6:00 PM

Giving the Metrodome to the Vikings would bring a measure of sanity to the debate

By contrast, the Arden Hills deal seeks the biggest stadium subsidy ever.

by John Marty

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October 21, 2011 4:00 AM

Some Republicans want arts amendment money for Vikings stadium

A Republican leader says some of his colleagues in the Minnesota Legislature are considering a plan that would rely on a portion of the state's Legacy funds to pay for a new Vikings Stadium. It's an option they say must be considered as Gov. Mark Dayton and lawmakers continue to discuss a new stadium. But critics say voters didn't intend to use that money for professional sports stadiums when they approved a higher sales tax in 2008.

by Tom Scheck and Tim Nelson