STADIUM
Update: Smokers, corporations to provide stadium funding backup
By Danielle Killey and Don Davis Smokers will provide the backstop to Viking stadium construction funding, the governor and legislative leaders announced Thursday night. If that is not enough, elimin...
Posted on 5/16/13 at 10:35 PM
I'm back to blogging
It has been a while. But I'm back to blogging. I have been busy sorting out election results (more on that later) and catching up on sleep (which, can you ever really catch up?). It has been a fun c...
Posted on 11/12/12 at 12:09 PM
Vikings Stadium Kerfuffle
On April 10th, I attended a community forum where Minneapolis mayor RT Rybak made his pitch to citizens about the Viking stadium proposal. I use the word pitch, but it was more like a declaration. The...
Posted on 4/24/12 at 9:27 AM
Vikings stadium deal just a beginning
By Don Davis , March 01, 2012
Legislators discuss new stadium ideas
Those involved in talks agree some form of gambling needed to fund the state’s portion of costsST. PAUL — A Vikings stadium construction agreement has supposedly been near for days, but while legislators wait for a major announcement they are presenting their own ideas.
By Don Davis , February 23, 2012
White Earth casino plan appears highly unlikely
ST. PAUL — White Earth Nation’s proposal to build a Twin Cities casino that could help fund a new Vikings stadium received little support from key policymakers Thursday after the tribe’s leader said it would be the best option for Minnesotans.
By Don Davis , February 16, 2012
Legislative notebook: Stadium planners awaiting Ramsey County, Minneapolis
ST. PAUL — Minnesota legislators are in the third week of what many leaders said will be a 10-week legislative session, but plenty of questions remain about constructing a Minnesota Vikings stadium.By Don Davis , February 08, 2012
Dayton: Preferred Vikings stadium site lacking
ST. PAUL — Gov. Mark Dayton all but ruled out the Minnesota Vikings’ preferred site for a new stadium Wednesday, and said questions remain about two downtown Minneapolis sites.By Don Davis , January 18, 2012
Stadium activity increases as deadline nears
ST. PAUL — A Thursday deadline and the approaching Minnesota legislative session are pushing Vikings stadium talk up front.By Don Davis , January 11, 2012
Koch scandal could slow stadium discussion
By Don Davis , December 20, 2011
Many ideas for stadium funding
Vikings admit they have been contacted about selling the team if no progress is madeST. PAUL — Minnesotans from across the state sought to turn their pet projects into fundraisers for a new football stadium on Tuesday as the Vikings said other communities are interested in the team.
By Don Davis , December 06, 2011
Vikings stadium special session plan derails
By Don Davis , November 02, 2011
Eliminating sales tax option forces stadium supporters to regroup
By Don Davis , November 01, 2011
Minneapolis looks for opening to host stadium
By Don Davis , October 24, 2011
Dayton plans Nov. 7 stadium proposal
By Don Davis , October 19, 2011
Minneapolis proposes $895 million stadium
By Andrew Tellijohn , May 09, 2011
Dayton, GOP differ on stadium
By Don Davis , December 16, 2010
Vote, court go against stadium
By Don Davis , May 05, 2010
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