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Vikings Announce 2013 Season Will Be Last In Metrodome

Dave Overlund — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 17:03:36 +0000

The Minnesota Vikings have decided where they will play while their new stadium is being built.

Adrian Peterson Is Named 2012 NFL MVP

Dave Overlund — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 01:51:26 +0000

Adrian Peterson's comeback from a torn ACL was beyond remarkable. Peterson didn't just come back and perform at an elite level, instead he record the second most rushing yards in league history with 2,097

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Northstar Service Available for Vikings Home Games

Lee Voss — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 05:01:44 +0000

Fans who are heading to Minnesota Vikings home games this season will be able to take the Northstar Commuter Rail and Northstar Link to the games.

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Vikings: Lawmakers Could Sink Stadium Deal

The Associated Press — Tue, 08 May 2012 21:07:21 +0000

A Minnesota Vikings executive says state lawmakers could sink a stadium deal by making it too hard on the club.

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Dayton, Senator to Vikes: Dome Site or Nothing

The Associated Press — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:03:57 +0000

Gov. Mark Dayton and a key state lawmaker say a new Minnesota Vikings stadium must be built at the current site of the Metrodome to secure any kind of state funding this year.

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Trip to Lambeau Field Showcases Need for New Vikings Stadium

Lee Voss — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 06:01:33 +0000

I had the opportunity Monday to go and watch our beloved Vikings take on the the Division rival Packers in the belly of the beast that is Lambeau Field. And, while the Vikes put up little defense as Aaron Rodgers and company dismantled the Vikings, one thing was clear….we need a stadium in Arden Hills.

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Vikings' Cook Charged with Felony Domestic Assault

The Associated Press — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 10:09:52 +0000

Authorities say Minnesota Vikings cornerback Chris Cook allegedly tried to strangle his girlfriend over the weekend.

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Twins Fans Might Be Asked To Fund Vikings Stadium

Jim Maurice — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 14:42:02 +0000

If the Legislature approves public funding for a new stadium for the Minnesota Vikings, some of the biggest contributors to the effort could be Minnesota Twins fans.

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Dayton – Vikings Should Pay More For New Stadium

Jim Maurice — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 10:40:06 +0000

Gov. Mark Dayton says the Minnesota Vikings should pay up to half the cost of a new stadium. That's more than the team has publicly committed for a stadium.

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Vikings Hire Leslie Frazier As Coach

Lee Voss — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 22:56:29 +0000

The Minnesota Vikings have reached an agreement with Leslie Frazier to be their next coach.

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NFL Moving Vikings-Eagles To Tuesday Night

Tim Lyon — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 18:23:33 +0000

The NFL has moved the Vikings at Eagles game from Sunday night to Tuesday because of an expected blizzard that could dump up to 20 inches snow on Philadelphia.

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Vikings Announce 50 Greatest Players Of All Time

Jim Maurice — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 01:17:05 +0000

As part of the final celebration of the Minnesota Vikings 50th season, the team unveiled the 50 Greatest Vikings during the “Minnesota Vikings: Celebrating 50 Seasons” event on Sunday, December 19.

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For Vikings Fans, A Rare Return To Frigid Football

Jim Maurice — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 12:37:11 +0000

Veteran Minnesota Vikings fans who remember the days when the team played all of their home games outdoors are warning their younger comrades to make sure they have the right warm-weather gear for Monday night's game against Chicago at TCF Bank Stadium.

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U Of M Says Stadium Shoveling Response Overwhelming

Jim Maurice — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:56:48 +0000

The University of Minnesota says the response to a call for shovelers at TCF Stadium has been overwhelming. The university promised between $9 and $10 an hour to remove snow from seating areas, concourses and the playing field.

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Vikings Exec: Monday Night Game On At TCF Stadium

Jim Maurice — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 13:40:02 +0000

A Minnesota Vikings executive says next Monday night's game against the Chicago Bears will definitely be played at the University of Minnesota's TCF Bank Stadium.

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Fans Line Up In Bitter Cold For Free NFL Tickets

Jim Maurice — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 13:44:51 +0000

Dozens of fans are braving icy roads, bitter cold and long lines to achieve their goal of seeing a Monday night football game in Detroit. The Minnesota Vikings' home game against the New York Giants was moved to Monday at Ford Field in Detroit after the Metrodome's inflated roof collapsed under the weight of heavy snow a day earlier.

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Vikings Plan For February Stadium Pitch

Jim Maurice — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 21:11:25 +0000

The coming State Legislative session could be the last chance for lawmakers to strike a deal for a new Vikings stadium. Look for the Vikings to bring a proposal to State Lawmakers sometime in February.

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