Minnesota Vikings

February 23, 2009 9:48 PM

Metrodome officials argue new Vikes stadium equals jobs

The Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission told lawmakers Monday that building a new stadium on the Metrodome site would create 8,000 construction jobs and help state and local governments bring in $32 million a year in tax revenue.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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January 2, 2009 4:13 PM

Vikings get another extension on ticket sales

The NFL has given the Minnesota Vikings one last chance to sell out the Metrodome for Sunday's playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The team says it has 3,100 tickets left to sell.

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January 2, 2009 10:00 AM

New stadium equals stimulus, Vikings say

The Minnesota Vikings have an idea for stimulating the economy: a new football stadium. The team says it would create more than 5,500 jobs and provide $500 million or more to contractors in the state.

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January 1, 2009 4:42 PM

Vikings ticket update: 8,000 left

The Minnesota Vikings have 8,000 tickets remaining for their Sunday afternoon playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles. If they're not sold by tomorrow afternoon, the game won't be shown on local television.

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December 31, 2008 1:04 PM

Vikings still have 11,000 tickets left for playoff game

The Minnesota Vikings say they still have 11,000 tickets left to sell for their Sunday afternoon playoff game, to avoid a local television blackout. The NFL has extended the deadline by a day.

by Melanie Sommer

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December 30, 2008 4:35 PM

14,000 tickets remain for Vikings playoff game

About 14,000 tickets are still available for the Minnesota Vikings playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday at the Metrodome.

by Toni Randolph

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December 28, 2008 4:10 PM

Vikings reach playoffs with win over Giants

Ryan Longwell's 50-yard field goal with 5 seconds left lifted the Vikings to a 20-19 victory over the New York Giants on Sunday afternoon, making Minnesota NFC North champions for its first postseason appearance in four years.

by Dave Campbell, Associated Press

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December 26, 2008 9:07 AM

For the Vikings, playoffs on the line

The Vikings take on the New York Giants at the Metrodome on Sunday. If they win, they'll clinch their division and secure a spot in the playoffs for the first time since the 2004 season.

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December 11, 2008 4:03 PM

Judge extends injunction against NFL suspensions

A Minnesota judge has extended his preliminary injunction against the NFL's suspension of five players for violating the league's anti-doping policy, meaning the players can remain active for at least the next two weeks.