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The Week in Commentary

The Week in Commentary

A summary of the week's commentaries, and some of the comments they generated.

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Little support for stadium among Minneapolis lawmakers

Little support for stadium among Minneapolis lawmakers

Republican leaders in the Minnesota House and Senate say it will take strong, bipartisan support to pass a Vikings stadium bill this session — but they won't be seeing many "yes" votes from Minneapolis Democrats.
by Tim Pugmire

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NFL draft and Timberwolves offer hope while Twins struggle

In sports news, the Minnesota Twins lost to the Boston Red Sox 7 to 6 last night at Target Field. The Minnesota Timberwolves play for the final time this season tonight when the Denver Nuggets visit Target Center. And the first round of the NFL draft will be held tonight in New York. The Minnesota Vikings have the third overall pick. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker about all of those topics. He's the digital sports editor for Startribune.com.

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Will rank and file lawmakers support the stadium?

Will rank and file lawmakers support the stadium?

The incoming class of GOP lawmakers who promised to hold the line on spending and taxes, and also reduce the size of state government, is dealing with the big push for a new stadium for the Minnesota Vikings.
by Tim Pugmire

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Red Sox rout Twins 11-2

Josh Beckett had five strikeouts and one confrontation with an umpire in six sharp innings and David Ortiz homered with three RBIs to lead the Boston Red Sox to an 11-2 romp over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night.

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Senate committee approves stadium plan

Senate committee approves stadium plan

The Minnesota Senate Jobs and Economic Growth Committee topped off a day of wheeling and dealing on a new Vikings stadium by approving the plan Tuesday afternoon.
by Tim Nelson

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