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St. Paul Mayor Pitches Drink Tax To Fund Stadiums

Lee Voss — Wed, 25 May 2011 21:09:48 +0000

St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman is proposing a 2-cent per drink sales tax statewide to finance a new Vikings stadium and resolve other stadium issues. Coleman says a statewide asset like the Vikings "deserves a statewide commitment."

St. Paul Mayor Not Ready To Back Vikings In County

The Associated Press — Thu, 12 May 2011 21:21:40 +0000

St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman says he's not yet willing to support a new Minnesota Vikings stadium north of his city in Ramsey County. Coleman says he wants a better idea of how his constituents will benefit in relation to the taxes they'll pay.

Construction Starts On $243M Train Hub In St. Paul

Jim Maurice — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 11:25:49 +0000

Construction crews are starting a $243 million renovation that will turn St. Paul's historic Union Depot back into a hub for trains and buses. Demolition begins Tuesday after a groundbreaking ceremony with elected officials including U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum and St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman. Crews will start clearing space for train tracks and bus lanes.