Deal Struck For Vikings Stadium
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Channel: The Uptake by Bridgemakers · 2012 · News & Politics
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton announces the State of Minnesota would contribute $398 million dollars to a new Vikings stadium by using electronic pull-tabs as a funding vehicle. The $975 million dollar stadium would include a fixed roof. The Minnesota Vikings would contribute $754 million dollars to the project, and the City of Minneapolis would provide $338 milion. Speakers at the press conference include Governor Mark Dayton, Rep. Morrie Lanning, R-Moorhead, Sen. Julie Rosen, R-Fairmont, and Vikings owner Zygi Wilf.