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The Vikings announced their training camp schedule yesterday. Players are slated to arrive at Minnesota State University on Thursday, July 26th. Camp will continue until August 16th. The Vikes open preseason play against the 49ers …
17 May 12
The Vikings are another step closer to staying in Minnesota. Governor Mark Dayton has signed off on a bill that will fund a new stadium for the team. The 975-million-dollar project won final legislative approval …
15 May 12
The new stadium plan for the Vikings has been passed by the state Senate. The bill now just awaits the signature of Governor Mark Dayton. The Senate approved the $975-million project with a vote of …
11 May 12
Vikings running back Adrian Peterson held a press conference yesterday to update his recovery from torn ligaments in his left knee. Peterson says he’s feeling much stronger four months removed from surgery. Peterson suffered a …
10 May 12
The Minnesota State Senate has passed a bill for a new stadium for the Vikings. According to the “Star Tribune,” plans for a new stadium were approved after 11 hours of debate. The Senate made …
09 May 12
The Minnesota House of Representatives passed a public subsidy package for a new stadium for the Vikings last night. The measure passed by a vote of 73-58. The “Star Tribune” reports the stadium project could …
08 May 12
The Minnesota House is scheduled to debate and vote on the Vikings stadium proposal today. Met Sports Facilities Commission Chairman Ted Mondale says it’s anybody’s guess what the result may be. Republicans are upset that …
07 May 12
Congratulations to our local-area Princess Kay Finalists! Representing Brown County: Laura Rosenhammer of Sleepy Eye, the daughter of John and Patty Rosenhammer. Representing McLeod County: Elizabeth Nix of Plato, the daughter of Tim and Ann …
