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MLS boss raves about new Houston stadium; discusses Minnesota possibility

MLS boss raves about new Houston stadium; discusses Minnesota possibility

Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber visited the Houston Dynamo's new stadium on the eve of its opening, and talked about the expansion of the league. Garber is aware of a clause in Minnesota recently-approved stadium financing plan that gives the team sole discretion to host any major league soccer team in that stadium. and said the league is interested in expanding, but notes that such moves would not come soon.

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Vikes owners hint at retractable roof for stadium

Vikes owners hint at retractable roof for stadium

The Metrodome always felt like a rental property for Zygi and Mark Wilf, two New Jersey real estate developers who purchased the Minnesota Vikings in 2005. Now the Wilf brothers will have a home of their own, hopefully by the 2016 season.

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Mark Wilf: 'In it for the long haul'

Mark Wilf: 'In it for the long haul'

The stadium plan was the result of years of lobbying in St. Paul by the Minnesota Vikings. Team president, Mark Wilf, spoke with MPR News about the deal.
by Tom Crann

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Minneapolis City Council stadium supporters still on board

Minneapolis City Council stadium supporters still on board

Some members of the Minneapolis City Council who support the Vikings stadium bill say they have not seen any changes to the original bill that would cause them to switch their vote.
by Brandt Williams

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Minnesota Vikings one step closer to new stadium

Minnesota Vikings one step closer to new stadium

Only a state Senate vote, the governor's signature and approval from the Minneapolis City Council stands between the Vikings and a $975 million stadium that could be ready for the 2016 season. The House passed the stadium plan early Thursday by a 71-60 vote.
by Tim Nelson

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Stadium supporters warm up for legislative face-off

Stadium supporters warm up for legislative face-off

Supporters of a new Vikings stadium opened their campaign today to win Monday's vote in the Minnesota Legislature. They plan a weekend-long drive aimed at the getting the public to convince lawmakers to vote for the stadium bill.
by Tim Nelson

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Stadium outcome in question when House votes Monday

Stadium outcome in question when House votes Monday

Republicans spent the better part of the week working on an alternate stadium plan that they eventually realized could not work. On Thursday, Republican House Speaker Kurt Zellers announced he was scrapping the plan and scheduling a vote on the original stadium proposal.
by Tom Scheck

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GOP leaders call Monday vote on original stadium plan

GOP leaders call Monday vote on original stadium plan

Republican legislative leaders say they're ready to take up the Vikings stadium bill Monday in the House, after saying Thursday their last-minute alternative failed to clear legal and financial hurdles.
by Tim Nelson

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