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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...
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The NFL Refs Debacle: A Case Study in Hype
Continuing the theme this week of looking at the evidence, let's weigh in on the recently-resolved NFL referee uproar. Since the preseason of this NFL season, one topic has dominated sports pages, ai...
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A long time away
It has been a long time. But I'm still here. I have taken quite a bit of time off in the month of August. Recently, I was gone for eight work days. I honestly don't remember the last time I had tha...
Posted on 9/4/12 at 10:16 AM
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Happy Viking Day!
Pillage and plunder and loot your hearts out, today, my friends, for it is Viking Day, the day upon which we celebrate our Scandinavian heritage (or lack thereof) and steal candy and flowers from ever...
Posted on 2/14/12 at 3:59 PM
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First you walk, then we talk!
Like many of us, I had my favorite teams to cheer for when I grew up in rural Minnesota. In the summer, there were the Twins in baseball; the winter time consisted of split shifts between the Timberwo...
Posted on 11/17/11 at 5:41 AM
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Editorial: Gambling on the Vikes

One might have expected any number of issues pertaining to senior citizens to dominate discussion during District 22B Rep. Rod Hamilton’s Tuesday morning visit to Ecumen Meadows, a senior housing facility in Worthington. That was nowhere near the case.

By Daily Globe , December 08, 2011

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As others see it: Stadium idea will fail again

Here are three reasons the proposed pro football stadium in Arden Hills will fail in the coming legislative session.

By Albert Lea Tribune , December 05, 2011

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Column: A tax is still a tax

ST. PAUL — In a recent newsletter from a state lawmaker, there was a declaration opposing the use of state general fund money for a Vikings stadium. However, the lawmaker went on to assume that state tax revenue from gambling activities such as electronic pull tabs and racino (slot machines at Minnesota’s two horse tracks) would not be considered general fund dollars and therefore an acceptable source of revenue to fund a new stadium.

By Phil Krinkie, Taxpayers League of Minnesota , November 15, 2011

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Captial Chatter: Stadium debate a long way from Vegas bulls for Fairmont legislator

ST. PAUL — Julie Rosen helped produce a winner in a Las Vegas sports competition and is now back in St. Paul trying to work that same magic on another sports issue

By Don Davis , November 04, 2011

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Vikings stadium special session plan derails

Vikings stadium special session plan derails ST. PAUL — The wheels are coming off the Minnesota Vikings stadium express. A Wednesday meeting among key politicians resulted in one agreement: A special legislative session to deal with building a new stadium is not likely, definitely not before Thanksgiving.

By Don Davis , November 02, 2011

Clouds appear over Vikings stadium plans

Clouds appear over Vikings stadium plans Dayton: "All I can say is 'stay tuned'"
ST. PAUL — Doubts are surfacing about whether a pre-Thanksgiving special legislative session to approve a Minnesota Vikings football stadium is feasible.

By Don Davis , October 28, 2011

Editorial: Vikings can't expect too much

The Minnesota Vikings suffered another setback Sunday, dropping to 1-6 in what is promising to be a long — and losing — season for their fans. Nevertheless, even though the Vikes may currently be losers on the gridiron, it’s difficult for many to fathom losing them to, say, Los Angeles.

By Daily Globe , October 25, 2011

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Odd legislative couple's idea: Give Vikings the Metrodome

Team see suggestion as 'nonstater'
ST. PAUL — A conservative representative and liberal senator who seldom agree on political issues want to give the Minnesota Vikings football team the Metrodome if the team agrees to stay in the state 25 years.

By Don Davis , October 21, 2011

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As others see it: Time for an answer on Vikings stadium

No matter your opinion about the Minnesota Vikings’ on-field performances this season, the team is finally making all the right moves in its effort for a new stadium.

By St. Cloud Times , September 26, 2011

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Editorial: Vikings' tax should be up to voters

In the midst of a lousy season, the Minnesota Twins have continued to draw capacity crowds thanks to the terrific Target Field. That doesn’t mean their beautiful ballpark was built the right way.

By Daily Globe , September 08, 2011

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Charges: Arsonist targeted ex-Viking's family

APPLE VALLEY (AP) — A 21-year-old man is charged with setting fire to an Apple Valley home where former Minnesota Viking Dave Osborn, his wife and four others were sleeping.

August 31, 2011

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Column: The time is now to save the Vikings

I would like to take this opportunity to connect with you on a very important issue, a new stadium for the Minnesota Vikings.

By Cory Merrifield, SavetheVikes.org , April 20, 2011

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House Speaker: More details need on Vikings stadium plan

ST. PAUL — A proposal to build a new Vikings stadium is not ready for prime time, the Minnesota House speaker says.

By Don Davis , April 01, 2011

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Editorial: Favre's drama grows even more tired

Brett Favre is, without a doubt, a future pro football hall-of-famer. That doesn’t mean he should get a free pass from criticism, and Favre deserves plenty for his relentlessly egocentric approach to the game this season.

By Daily Globe , December 21, 2010

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1:45 p.m. Update: Vikings fire Brad Childress after falling to 3-7

1:45 p.m. Update: Vikings fire Brad Childress after falling to 3-7 EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — Brad Childress is gone, one season after he famously picked up Brett Favre at the airport, got a contract extension and came within a field goal of reaching the Super Bowl.

By DAVE CAMPBELL, AP Sports Writer , November 22, 2010

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