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Dayton hopes to make stadium recommendation in Nov.

Dayton hopes to make stadium recommendation in Nov.

Gov. Mark Dayton will make his own recommendation for a Vikings stadium in two weeks.
by Tom Scheck

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Developer explains benefits to using gaming for stadium

The businessman proposing a Block E casino in downtown Minneapolis did not discuss the Vikings stadium project during a meeting with Gov. Mark Dayton.
by Tim Pugmire

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Ponder takes over at QB for Vikings

Ponder takes over at QB for Vikings

Christian Ponder says he's excited and grateful for the opportunity to take over as quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings. The rookie says he will also be leaning heavily on veteran Donovan McNabb for help.
by Jon Krawczynski, Associated Press

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NFL fears stalemate in Vikings stadium talks

League executive vice president Eric Grubman said that Los Angeles is nearly ready to host at least one NFL franchise.
by Tim Nelson

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Gambling regains footing in Vikings stadium finance talks

Gambling regains footing in Vikings stadium finance talks

With just five weeks to put together a stadium plan for the Minnesota Vikings, supporters are looking hard to find revenue sources for the project -- including gambling.
by Tim Nelson

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Kill working to keep Gophers heads up

Kill working to keep Gophers heads up

Jerry Kill's first season as football coach for the University of Minnesota has been rough. The Gophers have lost five of their first six games and he has worked to control a seizure disorder that caused him to miss stretches of practice earlier in the year.
by Jon Krawczynski, Associated Press

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Dayton: 'Duck this, and the Vikings can leave'

Dayton: 'Duck this, and the Vikings can leave'

Having set a Nov. 23 deadline for the Legislature to pass a Vikings stadium deal, Gov. Mark Dayton is now urging lawmakers not to dither and give the NFL franchise a reason to leave the state.
by Tim Nelson

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Dayton huddles with NFL on Vikings stadium deadline

Dayton huddles with NFL on Vikings stadium deadline

Lawmakers have to make a few difficult decisions. Chief among them is how the state finances its portion of the stadium.
by Tom Scheck

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Gov. Dayton sets deadline to act on stadium proposal

Gov. Dayton sets deadline to act on stadium proposal

Without endorsing any specific proposal, Gov. Mark Dayton today set a Nov. 23 deadline for the Legislature to act on a Vikings stadium plan.
by Tim Nelson

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Vikings may face changes after 39-10 loss to Bears

Vikings may face changes after 39-10 loss to Bears

In losing four of their first five games, the Minnesota Vikings kept the games close. After getting blown out by the Bears, 39-10 Sunday night at Soldier Field in Chicago, changes may be upcoming for the Vikings.

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