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Sports

Stadium financing: More of the same

As policymakers and state officials pore over the details of 26 stadium ideas submitted Thursday, one thread emerges bright and clear -- aside from the plans that call for new gambling revenues, all the major proposals rely heavily on increased tax dollars to build new homes for the Twins and Vikings. And, as in past years, convincing lawmakers, citizens, and businesses to accept new taxes won't be an easy sell.

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Overview of stadium proposals

The deadline to submit proposals to Gov. Pawlenty's stadium screening committee was 4 p.m. Thursday. The Twins, the Vikings and the University of Minnesota football team are all seeking new homes.

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Midmorning goes ice fishing

A live broadcast from The Grand View Lodge on Gull Lake features a preview of the Ice Fishing Extravaganza, the world's largest ice fishing contest.

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Stadium committee awash in ballpark proposals

More than two dozen cities, counties, and private citizens have pitched their ballpark solutions to Gov. Tim Pawlenty's Stadium Screening Committee. The governor solicited outside input to help him decide what role -- if any -- the state might play in financing new facilities for the Minnesota Twins and Vikings. The plans cover a range of sites across the metropolitan area, and offer funding options from local taxes to state dollars to casino revenues.

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The stadium debate

The Twins, Vikings, and University of Minnesota Gophers presented Gov. Tim Pawlenty's stadium screening committee with their dream plans Tuesday. Developers and communities have until Jan. 15th to submit proposals to the committee. The committee will make recommendations to the governor and legislature early next month.

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Fields of dreams; teams discuss stadium plans

The Twins, Vikings and Gophers presented their dreams of new fields to a governor's stadium committee on Tuesday, each making pitches soaked in the nostalgia and optimism of sport as they began a new year's hunt for public dollars.

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Sports predictions for 2004

Believe it or not, Gary Eichten predicted a year ago that the Vikings would lose to the Arizona Cardinals on the last play and the last game of the season, and be knocked out of playoff contention in the process -- or so he claims. With a record like that, why not try another round of predictions?

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Tice to stay as Vikings coach

Vikings owner Red McCombs said on Tuesday that coach Mike Tice will keep his job. The Vikings coaches, players and fans are still feeling the sting of a disappointing loss to the Arizona Cardinals Sunday.

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Stadium screening committee to meet

Gov. Tim Pawlenty set up a stadium screening committee to assist him in making a professional stadium proposal for the 2004 legislative session. The committee's first meeting is Tuesday.

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University football stadium estimate $220 million

University of Minnesota officials on Monday predicted an on-campus football stadium would cost $220 million to build, but the school's president said he's prepared to do it without a $35 million pledge from an alumnus.

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