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Judgment time begins for Vikings stadium

It’s taken a longer-than-expected session, but the Minnesota Vikings stadium bill on Monday will go under the most intense scrutiny that it has faced so far. The Minnesota House will debate and is expected to vote on the bill Monday, … Continue reading

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Seau leaves behind legacy, questions

I’ve always thought that middle linebacker is the glamour position of a defense. It’s the quarterback on that side of the ball, as so many people say. And for a lot of people my age, that glamour player at middle … Continue reading

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Vikings stadium still tough sell with politicians

One of the more interesting excerpts among the many facts and quotes in Don Davis’ story about the Vikings stadium defeat on InForum is this quote from Vikings Vice President Lester Bagley: “We have done everything we have been asked,” Bagley … Continue reading

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Minnesota pays for not following Pittsburgh stadium model

The Minnesota Vikings took another big step this week to getting a stadium of their own when team officials agreed to a deal with city and state officials. However, history may judge that the biggest decision during Minnesota’s recent stadium … Continue reading

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Super Bowl day-after thoughts

I’m still riding a post-Super Bowl high today, even if my belly is telling me I downed too much nacho cheese last night. I noticed this morning on social media that one of my friends thought last night’s Super Bowl … Continue reading

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It’s the Super Bowl, homeboy!

“Super Bowl, homeboy!” Say what you want about Randy Moss, but he was always good for a quote, wasn’t he? The Super Bowl kicks off in a few hours. Some watch the big game for commercials. Others for the halftime … Continue reading

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Vikings season mercifully ends

I’m back on the blog. First off, I hope all of you had a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, what-have-you and a Happy New Year. I was out of town for a few days over Christmas, and yes I did get … Continue reading

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Would two quarterbacks be better than one?

Nothing keeps a 2-11 team the talk of a town like a good ol’ quarterback controversy. And at the same time, it seems Christian Ponder‘s struggles have ignited a whole new debate. I’ve heard quite a few people since Sunday’s … Continue reading

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Ex-Vikings QB Kapp, 73, gets into a fight

Just no reason to get fancy with the headline. Let me guess … you want to see the video? Well, you’re in luck. Here’s former Vikings quarterback Joe Kapp at a Canadian Football League alumni get-together over the weekend, getting … Continue reading

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A few thoughts on what’s left for Vikings

It’s been a mess of a season for the Minnesota Vikings. The Donovan McNabb experiment was short and anything but sweet. The defense has struggled. There hasn’t been much good news on the stadium front. Lassie ran away. You get … Continue reading

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