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Sports

Chronic stadium fatigue syndrome

Chronic stadium fatigue syndrome

Negotiations begin in earnest at the state Capitol Friday, as lawmakers decide whether to sign off on stadiums for the Twins and Vikings and how to pay for them. The stadium debate has been going on for nearly a decade. Commentator Craig Bowron, a practicing physician, says as a result, lawmakers are afflicted with a peculiar ailment.

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Stadium bills still face tough road at Capitol

Stadium bills still face tough road at Capitol

Republicans in the House say Democrats are trying to make Gov. Pawlenty look bad by killing a stadium for the Minnesota Twins. And some members of the public say it's just fine if lawmakers can't agree on a stadium for the Twins or Vikings.
by Tom Scheck

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A tale of two stadium plans

A tale of two stadium plans

The Minnesota Senate passed two bills Tuesday that would finance new stadiums for the Twins, the Vikings and the University of Minnesota. The House has passed bills for the U of M and the Twins, too, but those proposals differ wildly from the Senate's. Will the Legislature be able to reconcile the House and Senate stadium plans?

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U of M, Vikings stadiums advance at Capitol

U of M, Vikings stadiums advance at Capitol

The lone DFL opponent switched his vote on the Gopher bill, saying he's worried that further efforts to get the bill out of committee would make the funding plan even worse.
by Tom Scheck

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A scorecard on the stadium debate

A scorecard on the stadium debate

The stadium debate at the Capitol grows more confusing by the day. Earlier in the session it seemed as though the Twins stadium plan would have smooth sailing. But the Senate Taxes Committee has been proposing big changes to the stadium proposals.
by Mike Mulcahy

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Stadium waters turn murky at Capitol

Stadium waters turn murky at Capitol

The Senate Taxes Committee voted unanimously Monday to require voter approval of a Hennepin County sales tax to help pay for a Twins ballpark.
by Tom Scheck

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Rounding home?

Rounding home?

The Minnesota Twins continue on their quest for a new stadium.
by Nikki Tundel

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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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