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The Star Tribune's Mike Kaszuba says the negotiations over the TCF Bank stadium lease for two Vikings seasons was more than just a Coke vs. Pepsi dispute. He 

 that the school and the team actually threatened to walk away from negotiations before the deal was signed last year. The U even feared the team wasn't going to make its first payment, a six figure sum to fund planning and design to accomodate NFL games.

Nonetheless, the two sides came together and 

 to move the Vikings to campus while their new home is being built.

The Vikings are expected to pay about $5 million annually in game-day expenses, as well as another $3 million annually in rent. The team agreed to contribute another $125,000 in cash and in-kind contributions to help ease the impact on surrounding businesses and residents.

Ground breaking on the new Vikings stadium is scheduled for 

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The Star Tribune’s Mike Kaszuba says the negotiations over the TCF Bank stadium lease for two Vikings seasons was more than just a Coke vs. Pepsi dispute. He reports today that the school and the team actually threatened to walk away from negotiations before the deal was signed last year. The U even feared the 

The Star Tribune’s Mike Kaszuba says the negotiations over the TCF Bank stadium lease for two Vikings seasons was more than just a Coke vs. Pepsi dispute. He reports today that the school and the team actually threatened to walk away from negotiations before the deal was signed last year. The U even feared the Read more →


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