Stay Curious. Stay Connected.
MailNewsletters♡Donate Now
Sign up
*Password must be at least 8 characters and contain one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one number and one symbol.
Already have an account?
By submitting, you consent that you are at least 18 years of age and to receive information about MPR's or APMG entities' programs and offerings. The personally identifying information you provide will not be sold, shared, or used for purposes other than to communicate with you about MPR, APMG entities, and its sponsors. You may opt-out at any time clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email communication. View our Privacy Policy.
Sign in to your profile
Forgot Password?
New to MPR News?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Reset Password

Enter the username on file and we'll send you a code to reset your password.

Still require assistance or not sure what your User Name is?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Email Verification

A verification code has been emailed to

Still awaiting the code?
The Associated Press
Minneapolis

Sen. Scott Dibble writes letter to Vikings owner about Kluwe's accusations

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Log inCreate a free Account

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Chris Kluwe
Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe, center, was one of the featured speakers at a rally against the proposed marriage amendment Monday, Oct. 29, 2012 at Northrup Plaza at the University of Minnesota.
MPR Photo/Jennifer Simonson

State Sen. Scott Dibble has written to the Minnesota Vikings owner, urging him to thoroughly review accusations by former punter Chris Kluwe that a special teams coordinator made anti-gay comments.

• Vikings hire big gun lawyers after Kluwe's allegations

In an article posted Thursday on the website Deadspin, Kluwe wrote that coach Mike Priefer made several anti-gay comments in objection to Kluwe's opposition of an anti-gay marriage amendment in Minnesota, an allegation the coach "vehemently denies."

Dibble's letter was dated Friday and addressed to Zygi Wilf.

The Vikings have said they take the allegations "very seriously and will thoroughly review" the matter. The team said it always respected players' individual rights and promoted tolerance.

Dibble, an openly gay Democrat from Minneapolis, wrote he was "somewhat encouraged" by the team's response, but the allegations require more than a cursory investigation.