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GOETHE'S SPORTS BLOG 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
NEW PLATEAUS 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
STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER 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
STAFF BLOG JIMMY JABBER 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
UP NORTH SPORTS REPORT 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
Final Vikings stadium votes near in Minnesota Legislature 
The final Minnesota Legislature votes to build a Vikings stadium are fast approaching after a decade of discussions.
By Don Davis and Danielle Nordine , May 09, 2012
Duluth's Reinert among six legislative negotiators who will work on Vikings stadium bills
The task of finding a way to build a Vikings stadium falls to six legislative negotiators after the House and Senate passed different plans.
By Don Davis and Danielle Nordine , May 09, 2012
After House, Senate pass stadium bills, a big question: Will Vikings agree to pay more?
If the Minnesota Vikings finally want to break out of the shabby Metrodome and into a shiny new, $975 million home, they face a harsh reality: They'll need to ante up or walk away empty-handed.
By Brian Bakst , May 09, 2012
MORNING UPDATE: After House, Senate pass stadium bills, a big question: Will Vikings agree to pay more?
If the Minnesota Vikings finally want to break out of the shabby Metrodome and into a shiny new, $975 million home, they face a harsh reality: They'll need to ante up or walk away empty-handed.
By News Tribune staff , May 09, 2012
Former college football player charged in Minnesota bank robbery
The 22-year-old man accused of robbing an Inver Grove Heights, Minn., bank last week is a former Division 1 college football player who told authorities he was struggling with the realization he would not make it as a pro.
By Nick Ferraro , May 09, 2012
Minnesota Senate approves Vikings stadium plan
The Minnesota Senate approved a Vikings stadium construction bill 38-28 late Tuesday night.
By Don Davis and Danielle Nordine , May 09, 2012
Minnesota lawmakers say no to Vikings regarding pro soccer team
Minnesota lawmakers are denying owners of football's Vikings exclusive rights to recruit a professional soccer club as part of a stadium deal.
By Associated Press report , May 08, 2012
Vikings stadium debate under way in Minnesota Senate; watch here
Debate is under way in the Minnesota Senate on a bill to help fund construction of a new Minnesota Vikings stadium. Watch here.
By News Tribune staff , May 08, 2012
After passing House, Vikings stadium bill heads to Minnesota Senate today
A $975 million plan to build a new Vikings stadium may face tougher opposition in the Minnesota Senate today after it passed surprisingly easily late Monday in the House.
By Don Davis and Danielle Nordine , May 08, 2012
Vikings stadium bill clears Minnesota House, 73-58
An amendment increases the Vikings’ contribution to $532 million; the team has said it won’t pay more than $427 million.
By Don Davis , May 08, 2012
So Long-well: Vikings release veteran kicker
The Minnesota Vikings have released 16-year veteran kicker Ryan Longwell, the latest and perhaps most dangerous turnover to date in their rebuilding project.
By Dave Campbell , May 08, 2012
Minnesota House approves Vikings stadium plan
UPDATE: The Minnesota House approved a new Vikings stadium late Monday. The 73-58 vote sends it to the Senate, where it could be debated Tuesday or Wednesday.
By Don Davis , May 07, 2012
Vikings cut kicker Ryan Longwell
UPDATE: Minnesota drafted Georgia kicker Blair Walsh in the sixth round of last month's NFL draft.
By Dave Campbell , May 07, 2012
Vikings stadium debate under way in House (with live video)
UPDATE: A debate a decade in the making began this afternoon as the state House considered whether to build a nearly $1 billion Vikings stadium.
By Don Davis , May 07, 2012
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