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Vikings bills continue through Minnesota House
With no discussion, The House rules committee voted this morning to allow bills by Republican Reps. Morrie Lanning of Moorhead and John Kriesel of Cottage Grove to be sent to committees.
Thursday, April, 05, 2012 - Forum Communications - News
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With no discussion, The House rules committee voted this morning to allow bills by Republican Reps. Morrie Lanning of Moorhead and John Kriesel of Cottage Grove to be sent to committees.
Thursday, April, 05, 2012 - Forum Communications - News
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Game could tip Vikings stadium vote
Creating a sports version of the gambling devices known as tip boards would generate more money for charities while helping fund the stadium, said Rep. John Kriesel, R-Cottage Grove, who put forward the proposal.
Wednesday, April, 04, 2012 - Forum Communications - News
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Creating a sports version of the gambling devices known as tip boards would generate more money for charities while helping fund the stadium, said Rep. John Kriesel, R-Cottage Grove, who put forward the proposal.
Wednesday, April, 04, 2012 - Forum Communications - News
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Despite Minneapolis council backing, Vikings stadium drive remains stalled in Senate
For two weeks, the stadium's public subsidy package has sat in limbo before a Republican-controlled Senate committee. On Tuesday, the panel's Republican chairman said he too opposed the project, saying that "if this is the final form of the bill, I will not be supporting it."
Wednesday, March, 28, 2012 - Star Tribune (Minneapolis) - News
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For two weeks, the stadium's public subsidy package has sat in limbo before a Republican-controlled Senate committee. On Tuesday, the panel's Republican chairman said he too opposed the project, saying that "if this is the final form of the bill, I will not be supporting it."
Wednesday, March, 28, 2012 - Star Tribune (Minneapolis) - News
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Minneapolis council majority backs new Vikings stadium, but that's only one hurdle cleared
Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak Monday morning gave Gov. Mark Dayton letters of support from seven council members, giving the stadium a majority backing. However, Rybak said in response to a question that the support only applies if legislators make no changes that affect Minneapolis in the stadium-construction bill.
Monday, March, 26, 2012 - Forum Communications - News
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Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak Monday morning gave Gov. Mark Dayton letters of support from seven council members, giving the stadium a majority backing. However, Rybak said in response to a question that the support only applies if legislators make no changes that affect Minneapolis in the stadium-construction bill.
Monday, March, 26, 2012 - Forum Communications - News
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Vikings stadium bill introduced in House, Senate
A bill to finance a new Minnesota Vikings stadium was officially introduced in the House and Senate, and the first committee hearing could come Wednesday.
Monday, March, 12, 2012 - Forum Communications - News
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A bill to finance a new Minnesota Vikings stadium was officially introduced in the House and Senate, and the first committee hearing could come Wednesday.
Monday, March, 12, 2012 - Forum Communications - News
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Minneapolis charter might be tested by Vikings stadium deal
A Minneapolis city charter amendment that now poses the greatest hurdle to supporters of a Vikings stadium in Minneapolis mandates a citywide vote on stadium subsidies of $10 million or more. Seventy percent of city voters approved that language in 1997 during talks of a new Twins ballpark, but it now faces its first real test as the Legislature considers a bill to ignore it altogether.
Monday, March, 12, 2012 - Star Tribune (Minneapolis) - News
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A Minneapolis city charter amendment that now poses the greatest hurdle to supporters of a Vikings stadium in Minneapolis mandates a citywide vote on stadium subsidies of $10 million or more. Seventy percent of city voters approved that language in 1997 during talks of a new Twins ballpark, but it now faces its first real test as the Legislature considers a bill to ignore it altogether.
Monday, March, 12, 2012 - Star Tribune (Minneapolis) - News
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Vikings stadium bill introduced
A decade-long wait ended this afternoon with the release of a bill to build a new Minnesota Vikings stadium. The 70-page bill basically follows an agreement announced March 1 among state officials, Minneapolis leaders and the Vikings.
Friday, March, 09, 2012 - Forum Communications - News
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A decade-long wait ended this afternoon with the release of a bill to build a new Minnesota Vikings stadium. The 70-page bill basically follows an agreement announced March 1 among state officials, Minneapolis leaders and the Vikings.
Friday, March, 09, 2012 - Forum Communications - News
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SPORTS COMMENTARY: Kudos to whoever crafted Vikings stadium plan talking points
If you appreciate a good arm twisting and not-so-subtle pressure, you've got to love how the Minnesota Vikings owners and some high-level politicians are handling the latest stadium proposal.
Friday, March, 02, 2012 - St. Paul Pioneer Press - Sports
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If you appreciate a good arm twisting and not-so-subtle pressure, you've got to love how the Minnesota Vikings owners and some high-level politicians are handling the latest stadium proposal.
Friday, March, 02, 2012 - St. Paul Pioneer Press - Sports
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Deal for $975 million Vikings stadium made; now ‘real work begins’ (AUDIO)
Smiles surrounding a Minnesota Vikings stadium announcement belied work that lies ahead in the Legislature and the Minneapolis City Council. Both bodies must approve stadium plans, and both have many members opposed to the proposal.
Thursday, March, 01, 2012 - Forum Communications - News
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Smiles surrounding a Minnesota Vikings stadium announcement belied work that lies ahead in the Legislature and the Minneapolis City Council. Both bodies must approve stadium plans, and both have many members opposed to the proposal.
Thursday, March, 01, 2012 - Forum Communications - News
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Minnesota legislators begin introducing stadium ideas
Sen. Roger Chamberlain of Lino Lakes says today his bill would have the state contribute $300 million from sales taxes on stadium-related purchases including tickets, concessions and parking. That's less than half the $600 million to $700 million taxpayer share under discussion in recent stadium negotiations.
Thursday, February, 23, 2012 - Forum Communications - News
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Sen. Roger Chamberlain of Lino Lakes says today his bill would have the state contribute $300 million from sales taxes on stadium-related purchases including tickets, concessions and parking. That's less than half the $600 million to $700 million taxpayer share under discussion in recent stadium negotiations.
Thursday, February, 23, 2012 - Forum Communications - News
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James Tostrup
Thief River Falls, MN-76, died Sunday, February 19.
Wednesday, February, 22, 2012 - Grand Forks Herald - Obituaries (free view)
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Thief River Falls, MN-76, died Sunday, February 19.
Wednesday, February, 22, 2012 - Grand Forks Herald - Obituaries (free view)
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Lanning: No Vikings deal yet
The Star Tribune in Minneapolis is reporting that state officials, the Vikings and city leaders have struck a deal on how to share the costs of a new $975 million football stadium.
Friday, February, 17, 2012 - Forum Communications - News
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The Star Tribune in Minneapolis is reporting that state officials, the Vikings and city leaders have struck a deal on how to share the costs of a new $975 million football stadium.
Friday, February, 17, 2012 - Forum Communications - News
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White Earth casino ‘not in play right now’
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.A casino operated by the tribe could be a fall-back plan, but probably not this year, the chief Minnesota House stadium proponent said. “They are not in play right now,” Rep. Morrie Lanning said.
Thursday, February, 16, 2012 - Forum Communications - News
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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.A casino operated by the tribe could be a fall-back plan, but probably not this year, the chief Minnesota House stadium proponent said. “They are not in play right now,” Rep. Morrie Lanning said.
Thursday, February, 16, 2012 - Forum Communications - News
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Natalie Maki
Newfolden, MN- 49, died Tuesday, February 14, at home.
Thursday, February, 16, 2012 - Grand Forks Herald - Obituaries (free view)
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Newfolden, MN- 49, died Tuesday, February 14, at home.
Thursday, February, 16, 2012 - Grand Forks Herald - Obituaries (free view)
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Minnesota State Sen. Reinert wants Vikings stadium in Duluth
State Sen. Roger Reinert is throwing a fourth-down Hail Mary pass with just seconds left on the clock today as he sends Gov. Mark Dayton a letter suggesting a new Minnesota Vikings football stadium be built in Duluth. Reinert, DFL-Duluth, acknowledges his chances are about the same as the Vikings chances to win the Superbowl anytime soon — between slim and none — but said the lack of consensus for any Twin Cities stadium site spurred his action.
Thursday, February, 09, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - News
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State Sen. Roger Reinert is throwing a fourth-down Hail Mary pass with just seconds left on the clock today as he sends Gov. Mark Dayton a letter suggesting a new Minnesota Vikings football stadium be built in Duluth. Reinert, DFL-Duluth, acknowledges his chances are about the same as the Vikings chances to win the Superbowl anytime soon — between slim and none — but said the lack of consensus for any Twin Cities stadium site spurred his action.
Thursday, February, 09, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - News
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Dwayne Myers
Viking, MN- 51, died Tuesday, January 24, at his home.
Thursday, January, 26, 2012 - Grand Forks Herald - Obituaries (free view)
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Viking, MN- 51, died Tuesday, January 24, at his home.
Thursday, January, 26, 2012 - Grand Forks Herald - Obituaries (free view)
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Gov. Dayton, Wilf meeting privately; could determine stadium site
Dayton called the private Wednesday meeting, and a spokesman says it could go all day. Vikings owners Zygi and Mark Wilf walked into the governor's office in the morning along with several key state lawmakers, Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak and other officials.
Wednesday, January, 25, 2012 - - News
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Dayton called the private Wednesday meeting, and a spokesman says it could go all day. Vikings owners Zygi and Mark Wilf walked into the governor's office in the morning along with several key state lawmakers, Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak and other officials.
Wednesday, January, 25, 2012 - - News
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Capitol Chatter: Dayton says racino money won’t come soon
The governor said that racino likely would be tied up in court for years if that is how lawmakers opt to fund a new Vikings stadium. Minnesota’s American Indian tribes probably would file a legal challenge over the proposal to allow the state’s two horse-racing tracks to add slot machines.
Saturday, January, 21, 2012 - Forum Communications - News
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The governor said that racino likely would be tied up in court for years if that is how lawmakers opt to fund a new Vikings stadium. Minnesota’s American Indian tribes probably would file a legal challenge over the proposal to allow the state’s two horse-racing tracks to add slot machines.
Saturday, January, 21, 2012 - Forum Communications - News
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Gladys Stromberg
Thief River Falls, MN- 97, passed away Saturday, January 14, at the Thief River Care Center in Thief River Falls.
Tuesday, January, 17, 2012 - Grand Forks Herald - Obituaries (free view)
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Thief River Falls, MN- 97, passed away Saturday, January 14, at the Thief River Care Center in Thief River Falls.
Tuesday, January, 17, 2012 - Grand Forks Herald - Obituaries (free view)
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Shakopee, Minn., site enters Vikings stadium competition
The City of Shakopee wants to be considered as an option. Mayor Brad Tabke says a 130-acre site between Highways 101 and 169 has existing infrastructure, no need for any environmental cleanup and several routes leading to it.
Wednesday, January, 11, 2012 - - News
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The City of Shakopee wants to be considered as an option. Mayor Brad Tabke says a 130-acre site between Highways 101 and 169 has existing infrastructure, no need for any environmental cleanup and several routes leading to it.
Wednesday, January, 11, 2012 - - News
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