METRODOME
REGGIE TALES Vikings Game
I attended my first Vikings game since the 1998 NFC Championship game on Sunday. Here are a few observations. *Times have changed. The entire scene is a circus. The game itself is just part of the ...
Posted on 10/23/12 at 10:11 AM
FATHER KNOWS LAST My Many Faces of the Twin Cities Marathon
I have quite a few pictures from the Twin Cities Marathon (TCM) that have either been shared by friends, or purchased by me, that I want to pass along to you. Here's what I have: This is taken by Car...
Posted on 10/19/12 at 8:59 PM
STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER Stadium backers say deal to be announced Thursday
Minnesota Vikings stadium supporters say they will announce a deal Thursday that could lead to a new home for the states professional football team. Team officials, state leaders and Minneapolis offi...
Posted on 2/29/12 at 11:21 PM
THE FLENSBURGER FILES 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
VIDEO: Metrodome roof rises again .... in 2-minute time lapse 
Stadium officials and construction workers inflated the Teflon-coated fiberglass ceiling of the iconic stadium Tuesday morning. The work was considered a test, but no problems cropped up so the roof will stay up while the finishing touches are put on a rebuilding project that began in March. Scroll to bottom of article to watch time lapse video of Metrodome roof rising.
By Dave Campbell , July 13, 2011
Metrodome roof replacement about 80 percent done
Part of the old Teflon-coated fabric was shredded by the snow and wind last December. Workers are on track to finish the replacement roof by the Minnesota Vikings home preseason game Aug. 27.
By Associated Press , June 15, 2011
Metrodome on track to host events by mid August
The Metrodome's operators say installation of its new roof is on track and they now think it will be ready to host events again on August 12.
By Associated Press , May 04, 2011
Minnesota lawmakers begin to plan for future of Metrodome
As Minnesota lawmakers consider the Vikings request for a new stadium, some in the Legislature are seeking a task force to keep the Metrodome open for high school, collegiate and recreational sports.
By Associated Press , April 26, 2011
Lawmakers submit tax plan for Vikings stadium
The Minnesota Vikings finally got their stadium bill Friday, but with only 45 days left in the legislative session the team will have to compete for attention from state lawmakers who are mulling deep spending cuts in response to a $5 billion budget shortfall.
By Patrick Condon , April 08, 2011
Metrodome roof replacement begins Friday
For the first time in its 29-year history, the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis will get a new roof.
By Associated Press , March 25, 2011
Workers to begin replacing Metrodome roof
Work begins Thursday on replacing the Metrodome's roof, which collapsed after a snowstorm last December.
By Associated Press , March 16, 2011
Panel considers Metrodome roof repair contract
The commission that owns the aging Metrodome in Minneapolis is expected to award a contract Friday to the only firm that bid on replacing the roof that collapsed under heavy snow in mid-December.
By Associated Press , February 25, 2011
When the roofs caved in
The first time, it might have been a meteor. This time it was too much snow, piled on a metal roof, that took out the dinosaurs of Long Island.
By Geraldine Baum , February 19, 2011
Metrodome landlords consider uses for 10 acres of old roof
Vikings talking to U of M about TCF Bank Stadium as pre-season backupSometime next month, 10 acres of worn, faded fiberglass will be detached from the Metrodome's rim and brought down for good. The contractor that puts a new roof on the Dome will be expected to dispose of the old fabric.
By Kevin Duchschere , February 12, 2011
Metrodome landlords vote to replace roof; decision could disrupt Vikings' preseason
Replacing the roof raises the prospect of a lengthier process that could disrupt Minnesota Vikings preseason games. But the commission's goal is to finish the job by Aug. 1.
By Associated Press , February 10, 2011
Decision looming on whether Metrodome roof should be repaired or replaced
The commission that oversees the Metrodome is getting ready to decide whether to replace its damaged roof entirely or just replace torn parts of it.
By Associated Press , February 10, 2011
NFL players' survey: Arizona, Indianapolis have best fields; Metrodome worst turf field
The Pittsburgh Steelers have the worst grass field in the NFL, according to the latest survey by the players union.
By Associated Press , February 03, 2011
Metrodome roof replacement could take 5-6 months
The new head of the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission said today that replacing the snow-damaged roof of the Metrodome would likely take five to six months, raising the possibility of affecting next season's schedule for the Minnesota Vikings.
By Patrick Condon , January 20, 2011
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