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UPDATE: Dayton Looking to Next Year After Stadium Setback
ST. PAUL (AP) - Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton is already looking ahead to next year on a new Vikings stadium after his preferred proposal hit a critical setback in the Legislature.
Dayton says it's up to lawmakers to revive the public financing package for the $975 million stadium before they head home for the year. But Dayton was pessimistic Tuesday after a committee defeat of the plan the night before.
The Democratic governor has made the stadium a priority this year, arguing it would result in construction jobs and keep a professional team without a lease from leaving the state. Dayton says he has "no doubt" it will prevail in 2013.
Republican House Speaker Kurt Zellers blamed Democrats, who put up only one "yes" vote in the 9-6 defeat.
Republican State Representative Tim O'Driscoll of Sartell was one of the six people who voted "yes".
(Copyright 2012 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved)
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