Lester Bagley
Sports Gear Tax Proposed For Vikes Stadium Funding
A leading House Democrat proposed Monday afternoon to add the state sales tax to team jerseys and other pro sports merchandise to help cover the state’s share of the new Vikings stadium.
Local Firm Sets Aggressive Schedule For Vikes Stadium
Minneapolis-based Mortenson Construction is well-known nationally for its sports facilities. It built Target Field and TCF Bank Stadium. Mortenson won the bid with both an aggressive construction schedule, and a hometown discount.
Vikings To Host 1 Of 2 NFL Games In London In 2013
The Minnesota Vikings will be hosting a game at London’s Wembley Stadium next year.
Vikings Lobbyist Tab: $115K
Lobbyists for the Minnesota Vikings are reporting $115,000 in expenses this year through May, when the Legislature approved a $975 million stadium.
Money Questions Remain About New Vikings Stadium
Now that the Minnesota Vikings will get their new stadium, the worrying can begin over a gambling expansion designed to pay the state’s share of the $975 million project.
Minnesota Senate Passes Final Vikings Stadium Bill
After the Minnesota House approved a revised stadium bill on a 41-30 vote following several hours of negotiations, the Minnesota Senate passed the bill Thursday afternoon by a 36-30 margin.
Minnesota Senate Is Last Stop For Vikings Stadium
The Minnesota Vikings’ pursuit of a $975 million stadium went to the floor of the state Senate on Thursday and even opponents predicted it would clear its final hurdle.
Vikings Say Stadium Bill Is The ‘Right Thing’
A reworked Minnesota Vikings stadium bill that passed the state House early Thursday has the team paying $477 million, significantly more than the owners previously said they would contribute.
Minn. Senate Passes Vikings Stadium Bill
The Minnesota Senate voted in favor of the new stadium –- 38 to 28 — just before midnight after debating for 11 hours on Tuesday.
Preview: Vikes Stadium Goes To A Vote Monday
Monday is game day for lawmakers — that’s when the House will vote on whether to help fund a new $975 million Minnesota Vikings stadium. Both sides of the issue weigh in.
Drama Continues At Capitol Over Vikings Stadium Bill
The rocky road towards a Vikings stadium deal took another unexpected turn on Tuesday with a new plan from Republicans and strong rhetoric from Governor Mark Dayton.
Vikings Stadium Bill Moves Forward, Gains Momentum
With a less than a week left in the session, the clock is running out for lawmakers to push the Vikings stadium bill through.
Vikings Stadium Bill Can’t Afford Any Misplays This Week
The Minnesota Vikings are facing a daunting deadline at the state Capitol this week, but they are putting on a blitz to pass the stadium bill.
Talking Points: Key Players Say ‘It’s Now Or Never’ For Stadium Bill
According to the Minnesota Vikings, this week is do or die as far as getting a new stadium bill passed.
Dayton, Bagley And Zellers Weigh In On Vikings Stadium
There’s a lot of drama surrounding a potential Vikings stadium — and the future of Minnesota’s NFL team.
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