MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The University of Minnesota's new football stadium could host part of the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Chicago is one of four cities vying to host the 2016 Olympics. If Chicago's bid wins, international soccer players may take the field at TCF Stadium in Minneapolis.
The university confirms that the stadium committee is in negotiations with the Chicago Olympic group to host soccer matches should Chicago get the bid.
Todd Kingel with the Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce believes the proposed high-speed rail route between Chicago and Minneapolis is part of the reason the Chicago Olympic committee is considering an event site in the Twin Cities.
Chicago is in the running with Tokyo, Madrid and Rio de Janeiro for the 2016 Olympics. The International Olympic Committee will make its decision in October.
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Information from: KSTP-TV, http://www.kstp.com
