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May 11, 2012 5:11 PM

Mark Wilf: 'In it for the long haul'

The stadium plan was the result of years of lobbying in St. Paul by the Minnesota Vikings. Team president, Mark Wilf, spoke with MPR News about the deal.

by Tom Crann

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May 11, 2012 9:09 AM

Unusual dynamics the capitol at play with Vikings stadium bill

The proposal for a new Vikings stadium is now headed to Gov. Mark Dayton, who is expected to sign the bill. The $975 million stadium bill was on-again, off-again for much of the legislative session. It passed both the House and Senate this week in a flurry of activity -- which included late nights and closed door negotiations. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with John Tuma, a former Republican lawmaker from the Northfield area, and Jeremy Kalin, a recently retired DFL lawmaker from Lindstrom, to look back at the politics of how the deal came together.

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May 11, 2012 6:42 AM

Vikings reach TCF Bank Stadium agreement

The Minnesota Vikings and the University of Minnesota have reached preliminary agreement on the Vikings' use of TCF Bank Stadium during construction of a new Vikings stadium.

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May 10, 2012 4:10 PM

Minneapolis City Council stadium supporters still on board

Some members of the Minneapolis City Council who support the Vikings stadium bill say they have not seen any changes to the original bill that would cause them to switch their vote.

by Brandt Williams

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May 10, 2012 3:30 PM

How will Vikings stadium fit into urban landscape?

Now that a Vikings stadium is approved, what should be done to make sure it 'fits' into Minneapolis' urban landscape? Charles Landry, a well-known British consultant, spoke with The Daily Circuit about the ways cities unleash creativity to make themselves economic and cultural magnets.

by Tom Weber

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May 10, 2012 3:06 PM

Minnesota Vikings one step closer to new stadium

Only a state Senate vote, the governor's signature and approval from the Minneapolis City Council stands between the Vikings and a $975 million stadium that could be ready for the 2016 season. The House passed the stadium plan early Thursday by a 71-60 vote.

by Tim Nelson

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May 10, 2012 8:35 AM

Vikings one step closer to new stadium

Only a state Senate vote, the governor's signature and approval from the Minneapolis City Council stands between the Vikings and a $975 million stadium that could be ready for the 2016 season.

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May 9, 2012 4:52 PM

Conference committee working stadium deal behind closed doors

Closed-door negotiations are underway at the State Capitol to try to resolve the differences between the House and Senate on a Vikings stadium bill. The goal is to come up with one final bill that each chamber would vote on in the next day or so. There are several key differences between the two stadium measures, and the clock is quickly running out on the 2012 session.

by Tim Pugmire

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May 9, 2012 10:26 AM

Billie Jean King at National Press Club

Tennis legend Billie Jean King speaks at the National Press Club in Washington about her efforts to get more children and adults involved in sports and a healthy lifestyle. King is a Presidential Medal of Freedom honoree and the winner of 39 Grand Slam tennis titles.