FOOTBALL
Judgment time begins for Vikings stadium
It's taken a longer-than-expected session, but the Minnesota Vikings stadium bill on Monday will go under the most intense scrutiny that it has faced so far. The Minnesota House will debate and is ex...
Posted on 5/7/12 at 12:16 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
Legislative notebook: House OKs tougher synthetic drugs penalties
Minnesota representatives heard about problems from Duluth to Moorhead before overwhelmingly voting to crack down on synthetic drugs. On a 120-11 Wednesday vote, the House decided to make 250 more ch...
Posted on 3/28/12 at 10:58 PM
Who's my special, little guy? Eli!
Well, he did it. Quarterback Eli Manning helped the New York Giants win their second Super Bowl title and with it his second Super Bowl MVP awardin five seasons. And, not to mention, they did it ag...
Posted on 2/8/12 at 7:56 PM
Bemidji State football team puts focus on running backs, wide receivers and defensive secondary on National Signing Day
The Bemidji State football team restocked its roster with a priority on running backs, wide receiver and the defensive backs in the 2012 recruiting class announced by head coach Jeff Tesch on Wednesd...
Posted on 2/1/12 at 8:08 PM
Reader's view: Misplaced priorities led to Vikings stadium
I couldn’t have agreed more with the News Tribune’s “Our View” editorial of May 9 regarding the handling of the passing of the Vikings stadium bill.May 27, 2012
Colorful Hanna, a 'true Bulldog,' set to retire Thursday
By Jon Nowacki , May 27, 2012
Vikings stadium plan clears final hurdle
A plan to build a new stadium for the Minnesota Vikings has cleared its final hurdle. The Minneapolis City Council voted 7-6 on Friday to shift a sales tax to help pay for the stadium.By Associated Press report , May 25, 2012
Minneapolis City Council committee OKs Vikings stadium plan by 7-6 vote
UPDATE: Today's vote amounted to a key test because the committee includes all council members. A final vote is planned Friday.By Patrick Condon , May 24, 2012
Players file suit against NFL over secret salary cap in 2010
The players union claimed Wednesday that the NFL imposed a secret salary cap during the uncapped 2010 season that cost the players at least $1 billion.By Barry Wilner , May 24, 2012
Moose Lake-Willow River athlete faces an unexpected opponent
By Rick Weegman , May 24, 2012
Vikings sign fourth-round draft pick TE Rhett Ellison
The Minnesota Vikings have signed tight end Rhett Ellison and now have seven of their 10 draft picks under contract.By Associated Press report , May 23, 2012
Minnesota's Big 4: The biggest losers 
The major league sports scene in the Twin Cities isn’t just bad. It’s never been this bad.
By Mike Bass , May 20, 2012
Lawmaker's view: Minnesota Legislature failed to plan a sustainable state budget
By Sen. Roger Reinert , May 20, 2012
Rage seek 2-0 start 
FOOTBALL: Rage seek 2-0 start
By News Tribune staff , May 19, 2012
Alabama football fan in viral video charged with sexual battery 
An Alabama fan has been charged with sexual battery after authorities say he was captured on video performing a simulated sex act an unconscious LSU fan after the BCS championship game.
By Associated Press report , May 17, 2012
New Vikings stadium needs fresh air 
By Rick Lubbers , May 17, 2012
UMD's Nadeau misses cut at Packers’ rookie tryout 
By News Tribune staff , May 15, 2012
Vikings get blanket protection on finances in stadium deal 
By Martiga Lohn , May 15, 2012
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