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Black Hills State University upgrading stadium

June 10, 2013 in The Daily Republic

SPEARFISH (AP) A $1.1 million upgrade to Lyle Hare Stadium is getting under way at Black Hills State University.
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Cigarettes could back stadium construction

May 16, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe

ST. PAUL Money from cigarette and corporate taxes could be earmarked for a new Vikings stadium, just in case. Continue Reading

Vikings stadium groundbreaking set for Oct. ’13

December 7, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald

Groundbreaking for the new Minnesota Vikings stadium is tentatively set for October 2013. Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority Chairwoman Michele Kelm-Helgen announced the date at Friday’s board meeting. Continue Reading

Lanning says e-pull tabs will fund stadium

December 7, 2012 in DL-Online

Minnesotans should not worry that a new Vikings stadium will fall short of funding, a key lawmaker says. Continue Reading

Capitol chatter: Vikings say seat licenses were part of the deal

November 19, 2012 in Alexandria Echo Press

The Minnesota Vikings say Governor Mark Dayton and others are jumping the gun in criticizing the idea of selling pricey seats to some season-ticket holders.
In strong language, Dayton wrote to Vikings owners complaining about their interest in selling high-priced seat licenses to raise money that would count toward the team’s contribution to a new, nearly $1 billion stadium. Continue Reading

Vikings have right for seat licenses, official says

November 16, 2012 in West Central Tribune

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) The head of the authority overseeing construction of a new Minnesota Vikings stadium says she expects any fees for personal seat licenses would be in line with those charged for other new stadiums recently built in the state.
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Gov. Dayton objects to Vikings stadium fee ideas

November 13, 2012 in West Central Tribune

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton says he’ll fight any effort by the Vikings to charge fans extra fees to buy season tickets in the new publicly subsidized football stadium. Continue Reading

Minnesota regulators craft rules on high-tech gambling

July 3, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald

Regulators overseeing a significant gambling expansion to pay for a new Minnesota Vikings stadium are on the verge of adopting requirements for the new handheld devices coming soon to bars and restaurants across the state. Continue Reading

Mondale named CEO of Vikings stadium authority

June 22, 2012 in West Central Tribune

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Ted Mondale has been named chief executive of the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority. Continue Reading

Top Dayton aide to lead Vikings stadium authority

June 14, 2012 in The Dickinson Press

ST. PAUL, Minn. Gov. Mark Dayton on Thursday picked a trusted aide to oversee construction of a new, $975 million stadium for the Minnesota Vikings, the signature legislative accomplishment of his term so far. Continue Reading