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Stadium Watch Blog

Vikes stadium builder to pitch in on new Ga. ballpark

Vikes stadium builder to pitch in on new Ga. ballpark

Minneapolis-based Mortenson Construction is one of the consortium of construction companies that will be building the new $675 million home of the Atlanta Braves.
by Tim Nelson

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Downtown East park may be booked up by Vikings, stadium

Downtown East park may be booked up by Vikings, stadium

David Brauer, writing in the Southwest Journal, says the new park planned for west of the new Vikings stadium could theoretically be restricted from public use for as much as half the weekends of the year, if the Vikings, the stadium authority and a potential Major League Soccer team set up shop in the space.…
by Tim Nelson

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Metrodome seats are getting new life

Metrodome seats are getting new life

The Woodbury Bulletin says the Metrodome's signature blue seats are waiting for fans again: Woodbury High School Royals fans. The paper reports that Royals Stadium has 400 seats salvaged from the Metrodome.
by Tim Nelson

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Vikings stadium construction shifting into high gear

Vikings stadium construction shifting into high gear

The workforce on the Vikings stadium in downtown Minneapolis is about to increase dramatically.
by Tim Nelson

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Dayton, Super Bowl bid planners outline next steps

Executives and state officials of the Super Bowl bid committee gathered in Gov. Mark Dayton’s reception room at the State Capitol Wednesday to celebrate awarding of the 2018 championship game and describe how they wooed NFL team owners to vote for Minnesota. The game will be played in the downtown Minneapolis stadium under construction now…
by Jon Collins

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Minnesota wins Super Bowl 2018 bid

Minnesota wins Super Bowl 2018 bid

Minnesota has won its bid to host a Super Bowl, just 19 months after its new $1 billion stadium is scheduled to open in Minneapolis. The National Football League owners meeting in Atlanta voted on a host for the 2018 game Tuesday afternoon. The decision came after presentations by three finalists picked in October: Minneapolis,…
by Tim Nelson

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Top 5 coldest Super Bowls

Top 5 coldest Super Bowls

Minneapolis, a cold weather city if there ever was one, will host the Super Bowl on Feb. 4, 2018.  The high temp in Minneapolis on Feb. 4, 2014:  a balmy 14 degrees. Top 5 coldest Super Bowls, in reverse order: 5. Atlanta, GA : 45° F : 1994 4. Atlanta, GA : 35° F :…
by William Lager

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Minn. Super Bowl bid: 6 things to know before Tuesday

Minn. Super Bowl bid: 6 things to know before Tuesday

Minnesota will make its case on Tuesday to host the 2018 Super Bowl. Here are five key questions and answers about the bid.
by Tim Nelson

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