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Vikings strive to stay in stadium game; Gophers bill stalled

Vikings strive to stay in stadium game; Gophers bill stalled

On Friday the Senate Taxes Committee defeated a bill that would finance a new football stadium for the University of Minnesota; the second day in a row they've done so. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Vikings are now accusing the governor of trying to kill their stadium proposal.
by Tom Scheck

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NCAA upholds ban on Fighting Sioux mascot

NCAA upholds ban on Fighting Sioux mascot

The NCAA has denied the University of North Dakota's appeal to continue using the Fighting Sioux nickname in postseason tournaments. It's the second time the University of North Dakota, UND, has lost an appeal on this issue.
by Bob Reha

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Senate changes Gophers stadium plan

A state Senate committee pushed a new Gopher stadium one step forward Wednesday, but removed several major provisions that are favored both by the House of Representatives and by the University of Minnesota.
by Patrick Condon, Associated Press

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House passes new stadium bill for Minnesota Twins

House passes new stadium bill for Minnesota Twins

By a comfortable 76-to-55 margin, the House approved a measure that would allow Hennepin County to impose a sales tax without voter approval.
by Tom Scheck

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Opponents unlikely to stop Twins stadium push

Opponents unlikely to stop Twins stadium push

The Minnesota Twins stadium bill is on course for a full House vote by the middle of next week after winning narrow approval Friday from the Taxes Committee.
by Tom Scheck

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Twins stadium proposal passes key test

Twins stadium proposal passes key test

The Minnesota House Taxes Committee is expected to take final action Friday on a proposal that would fund a new stadium for the Minnesota Twins in downtown Minneapolis.
by Tom Scheck

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Stadium talk is in favor again at Capitol

Stadium talk is in favor again at Capitol

The week week is turning into something of a stadium extravaganza at the Capitol. State lawmakers have held hearings on stadiums proposed for the Gophers, the Minnesota Twins and the Vikings this week. And all the bills are still alive.
by Tom Scheck

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Twins ballpark proposal on the move

Twins ballpark proposal on the move

A Minnesota Senate committee considers the proposal for a publicly-funded stadium for the Minnesota Twins that includes money from the team.
by Aron Kahn and John Marty

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Being gay in the NFL

Being gay in the NFL

Since his retirement from the NFL, Esera Tuaolo has taken what's perhaps his most profound step: he's become one of the few professional football players to publicly come out about his homosexuality.

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