Minnesota Vikings

The governor said on his weekly radio show Friday that the Metrodome's time is fading and that "we need to find a way to keep our Minnesota Vikings."
Lawmaker: Casino could pay for new Vikings stadium
A Republican member of the Minnesota House wants to let voters decide whether a new Vikings stadium should be paid for with a metro area casino.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.