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Vikings Stadium Could Become Reality Today

The Vikings Stadium bill only needs to pass a floor vote in the senate and get signed by the Governor for it to become a reality.  The Minnesota House voted 71-60 early Thursday morning in favor of a revised stadium bill

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Vikings Stadium Bill Passes The House

The Vikings Stadium bill passed the Minnesota House 73-58 in a floor vote Monday night.  Debate on the Vikings stadium started shortly after 2pm and continued until the vote at 10:30pm.  The bill changed with an amendment that added financial responsibility for the Vikings and reduced the financial responsibility for the state

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Vikings Stadium Bill Could Be Voted On Today In the House

The Vikings are crossing their fingers as the Vikings Stadium bill could be voted on today in the state house. Debating in the Vikings Stadium bill is expected to start today at around 2 or 3 pm.

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Vikings Stadium May Hinge On Tax Bill

The chances that the Vikings stadium bill passes through the house and then the senate Monday could hinge on whether Governor Mark Dayton decides to veto or sign the republican tax bill.

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Vikings Narrow Choice To One of 3; Goodell Comes to Minnesota

Viking General Manager Rick Spielman indicated Thursday that the Vikings have narrowed their choice for the #3 overall pick in the first round of next Thursday’s NFL draft to one of 3 players.

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Vikings’ Bagley Says There is No Next Year For Stadium

The St. Paul Pioneer Press is reporting that Vikings Vice President of public affairs and stadium development Lester Bagley says “There is no next year” when asked if the Vikings would pursue a Stadium deal during the next legislative session.

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49ers Agree To Sign Randy Moss

The San Francisco 49ers have agreed to terms on a 1-year contract with former Viking receiver Randy Moss.

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Vikings Release Hutchinson, Herrera and Griffin

The Vikings released guards Steve Huchinson and Anthony Herrera and cornerback Cedric Griffin Saturday.  Hutchinson was scheduled to make $7 Million this season, Herrera $2.7 Million and Griffin about $3 Million. 

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T-Wolves Beat Utah With Ridnour Buzzer Beater

The Timberwolves won 100-98 at home against Utah Wednesday night on a Luke Ridnour floater at the buzzer to break the 98-all tie.  J.J. Barea led the Wolves with 22 points, Ridnour added 17 points and Nikola Pekovic added 15 points and 12 rebounds for Minnesota

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Gopher Basketball Hosts #6 Michigan State Tonight (poll)

The Gopher men’s basketball team hosts 6th ranked Michigan State at 7:30 tonight, pregame on AM 1390-the Fan at 7:00.  Minnesota is 5-9 in the Big Ten and needing a win while Michigan State is 11-3 in the Big Ten and in contention for a #1 seed in the upcoming NCAA tournament.  The

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St. Cloud NWL Team to Unveil Logo, Team Name

The St. Cloud Northwoods League baseball team, formally known as the River Bats, will reveal its new team name, logo and colors Tuesday February 28 at 7pm at Legends Bar and Grill in the St. Cloud Holiday Inn. The event is free and open to the public.

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Vikings Have An Agreement With U of M

The Vikings have a struck a tentative agreement with the University of Minnesota on how much the Vikings would pay for use of TCF Bank Stadium while the Vikings Stadium is built near the Metrodome.