Old vs. new: Metrodome and the new Vikings stadium
They're going to start tearing down the Metrodome pretty quickly -- likely soon after its scheduled deflation on Saturday. So Stadium Watch would like to bring you a by-the-numbers look back. Here's the old versus the new, at a glance:

The new Vikings stadium will also have a Hall of Fame, two retail stores and a restaurant, which the Metrodome doesn't have. Source: Minnesota Vikings
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