Cooler but still well above normal this week

MPR News helps you turn down the noise and build shared understanding. Turn up your support for this public resource and keep trusted journalism accessible to all. 

Turn Up Your Support

It has been tough week for the Minnesota Vikings brand. First, their star running back Adrian Peterson was indicted on child abuse charges.  Then after widespread criticism, team officials were forced to reverse their decision to let him play this Sunday.  

Vikings owners admit 'mistake,' bar Peterson from team

Two more NFL players benched over domestic violence

What's on the road ahead for the Vikings, Peterson?


One group likely paying close attention to the news --- corporations interested in putting their name on the new Vikings stadium in downtown Minneapolis. The Vikings are looking to sell naming rights for the stadium for tens of millions of dollars.  


MPR's Phil Picardi spoke with Jim Grinstead, the publisher of Revenues from Sports Venues, a trade journal that covers stadium deals, about the naming rights.

Business and Economic News

Sports

Shows

Morning Edition

Phil Picardi

Author

It has been tough week for the Minnesota Vikings brand.

It has been tough week for the Minnesota Vikings brand. First, their star running back Adrian Peterson was indicted on child abuse charges.  Then after widespread criticism, team officials were forced to reverse their decision to let him play this Sunday.  One group likely paying close attention to the news --- corporations interested in putting their name on the new Vikings stadium in downtown Minneapolis. The Vikings are looking to sell naming rights for the stadium for tens of millions of dollars.  MPR's Phil Picardi spoke with Jim Grinstead.  He's the publisher of Revenues from Sports Venues, a trade journal that covers stadium deals.

Adrian Peterson's situation could affect stadium naming rights

Go Deeper.

Like this?

News you can use in your inbox