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Sports teams all want 'A Little More Dough'

Sports teams all want 'A Little More Dough': Video from MinnRoast 2013

By Laurie Kramer | 05/17/13

MinnPost board chair Lee Lynch, journalists Joe Kimball and Al Sicherman, and K-TWIN’s Brian "BT" Turner all want more subsidies for their franchises.

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Stadium funding backup plan entails one-time revenue, ongoing tax money

By James Nord | 05/16/13

The plan involves using one-time tobacco revenue and funds from closing a corporate tax loophole.

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Twins' Aaron Hicks, despite still-ugly stats, is getting better results

By Aaron Gleeman | 05/16/13

Twins Notes: Arcia, Parmelee, Dozier, Mauer, mock drafts and more.

Vikings stadium design is impressive
Cityscape

Practical considerations aside, Vikings stadium design is impressive

By Marlys Harris | 05/14/13

Wondrously, the design architects came up with took a mashing of ideas and became a meshing.

Vikings unveil stadium design: What do you think?
Politics & Policy

Vikings unveil stadium design: What do you think?

By MinnPost staff | 05/13/13

The plan calls for a modern-looking, angular structure with huge doors and lots of natural lighting. Do you like it?

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Twin Cities Business

For pro soccer in Minnesota, is it now or never?

By Jim Leinfelder | 05/13/13

Does Dr. Bill McGuire’s resurrection of the Minnesota Stars franchise herald the local arrival of the national soccer wave?

$15 to park on street for Vikings game?
Politics & Policy

$15 to park on street for Vikings game? Minneapolis 'smart' meters raise rates for big events

By Pat Borzi | 05/10/13

All other Dome events are exempt. There is, though, variable Event Rate parking near Target Field and the U's TCF Bank stadium.

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Sports

Twins prospects: Revisiting the best of the 2000s

By Aaron Gleeman | 05/09/13

Here's my best estimate of the highest-rated and/or most-hyped Twins prospects since 2000 and where they stand now.

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Arts & Culture

Chris Kluwe’s farewell musical moment turns into a tribal, cathartic event

By Jim Walsh | 05/08/13

The former Vikings punter — performing with his band, Tripping Icarus — cut something of a heroic figure Tuesday night.

Vikes stadium unveiling: Expect ‘modernistic’ design with ‘outdoor feel’
Politics & Policy

Vikes stadium unveiling: Expect ‘modernistic’ design with ‘outdoor feel’

By Doug Grow | 05/07/13

Possible development plans for nearby area include two office towers, apartments, green space and a major plaza.

Farewell to Chris Kluwe, and his last punted football
Inside MinnPost

Farewell to Chris Kluwe, and his last punted football as a Viking

Laurie Kramer | 05/07/13

The football auction ends with a bid of $575 “in support of the creative and imaginative work of Chris Kluwe.” 

Outspoken Vikings punter Chris Kluwe says goodbye to Minnesota
Political Agenda

Outspoken Vikings punter Chris Kluwe says goodbye to Minnesota

By Joe Kimball | 05/06/13

Kluwe, who's spoken out in favor of gay marriage and other social issues, was vulnerable when the team drafted a new punter last week.

Wolves makeover: My take on Taylor/Saunders 2.0
Sports

Wolves makeover: My take on Taylor/Saunders 2.0

By Britt Robson | 05/03/13

If Flip Saunders and coach Rick Adelman can agree on the right mix of players around Love and Rubio, it will be a fascinating next couple of years.

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