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October 18, 2005 2:43 PM

Civil cases could target Vikings in aftermath of sex boat scandal

Police have made no arrests in the alleged sex boat scandal surrounding the Minnesota Vikings. But some Twin Cities attorneys say those Vikings may have more to fear -- and lose -- from civil lawsuits.

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October 14, 2005 12:21 PM

Wilf says code of conduct coming for Vikings

Minnesota Vikings owner Zygi Wilf, in his first comments since allegations of sexual misconduct by several players while on a charter boat cruise, said Friday the team will institute a code of conduct to try to prevent such behavior in the future.

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October 13, 2005 10:00 AM

'Sex boat' allegations rock Vikings

Authorities say it could take a couple of weeks to interview everyone in their investigation into an allegedly lewd party attended by at least 17 Minnesota Vikings players. The party took place on two charter boats on lake Minnetonka last Thursday. Witnesses have told the Hennepin County Sheriff's office that there was drunkenness, nudity and visible sexual activity on the two boats. No charges have been made yet. Sean Jensen covers the Vikings for the Pioneer Press. He talked with Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer.

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October 12, 2005 12:57 PM

'Sex boat' allegations rock Vikings

The Vikings management is not commenting on details, but some team member are clearly not happy about the scrutiny the investigation into alleged lewd behavior on a charter boat is bringing to a team already facing its fair share of woes.

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October 11, 2005 12:53 PM

As final decision nears, special session prospects dimming

In what could be a deciding blow, a top lawmaker informed Gov. Tim Pawlenty on Tuesday that most House Republican legislators are opposed to a fall special session to deal with sports stadium legislation.

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October 11, 2005 12:20 PM

A stadium session?

Governor Pawlenty and legislative leaders meet this week to decide if a Twins ballpark will be on the agenda for a special session. So far, there seems to be no legislative consensus to support a new stadium for the Minnesota baseball team.

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October 7, 2005 12:20 PM

If there's another session, it may just be for the Gophers

Gov. Pawlenty and top lawmakers emerged from a meeting Thursday with a single item of consensus -- they'd like to help the University of Minnesota Gophers football team build a new stadium. The leaders will see if their caucuses support a second special session to deal with the issue, and the governor will rule by the middle of next week on whether to call the Legislature back to St. Paul.

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October 7, 2005 8:38 AM

Momentum for Gophers stadium picks up

A agreement for a special session of the Minnesota Legislature appears to be near, but stadium proposals for the Twins and Vikings may get left behind.

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October 6, 2005 10:20 AM

Are kids overbooked?

Some Minnesota parents are leading a drive to boycott kids' athletics on Sundays. Theirs is believed to be the first parent-led boycott of this type. Are today's children overscheduled? And what is the problem with having busy kids?

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September 26, 2005 4:25 PM

Wilf begins stadium lobbying push as lawmakers consider referendum question

Some lawmakers support the Vikings owner's plan, but others are hesitant to endorse the Vikings' proposal unless it includes a county-wide referendum on the proposed sales tax.

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