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May 12, 2011 10:43 AM

Pollution at Arden Hills stadium site needs cleanup

The 430-acre parcel of land in Arden Hills, where the Vikings want to build a new football stadium, is also part of the state's largest Superfund site.

by Phil Picardi and Madeleine Baran

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May 12, 2011 6:00 AM

Tubby Smith says he had prostate cancer, now free

Minnesota coach Tubby Smith says he's "feeling great" and free of prostate cancer after dealing with the disease for the past year.

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May 12, 2011 5:00 AM

Ramsey Co. residents consider implications of possible Vikings stadium

The question hanging in the air is if a half-cent hike in the county's sales tax is a price too great for a $1 billion stadium in Arden Hills.

by Rupa Shenoy

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May 12, 2011 3:20 AM

The Fine Print, Vikings edition

There are a few diamonds in the Vikings stadium deal's rough draft

by Tim Pugmire

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May 11, 2011 4:26 PM

Tigers' RBI triple in 9th dooms Twins

Brandon Inge hit an RBI triple off the center field wall in the ninth inning to lift the Detroit Tigers to their fifth win in a row, 9-7 over the slumping Minnesota Twins on Wednesday.

by Jon Krawczynski, Associated Press

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May 11, 2011 6:26 AM

Despite deal in Ramsey Co., Minneapolis still considering Metrodome site plan

The Minneapolis City Council is still expected to consider a Vikings stadium proposal, even though the team announced their support Tuesday for a Ramsey County site for a new stadium.

by Brandt Williams

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May 10, 2011 5:29 PM

On stadium deal, Minneapolis could bypass referendum

The city of Minneapolis has a measure on the books that requires residents to vote on a referendum if the city wants to spend more than $10 million on a professional sports facility. Now that a new Vikings stadium proposal is on the table, it appears the referendum requirement has no teeth.

by Laura Yuen

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May 10, 2011 11:46 AM

Vikings, Ramsey County announce stadium deal

Ramsey County officials say they have reached an agreement with the Minnesota Vikings to be the team's partner on a proposed retractable-roof stadium in Arden Hills.

by Madeleine Baran

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May 10, 2011 8:38 AM

Comparing the Vikings stadium proposals

Minneapolis city officials announced a Vikings stadium proposal for downtown Minneapolis and Ramsey County is working toward a site in Arden Hills. How do the proposals compare, and what is the likelihood that the Governor and Legislature will approve a stadium plan?