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Destin Nygard

Minneapolis, MN
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2 years 21 weeks

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Posted on 01/17/11 at 01:21 pm in response to The Vikings stadium puzzle: Can anyone put the pieces together?

I'm a bit ambivalent about a Metrodome vs. Suburban location, but one thing to keep in mind is that if we're envisioning this as a potential host for Superbowls, Final Fours, and other big events, there's definitely a value to having it downtown, close to restaurants and hotels. Even when the Packers are in town, there are real advantages to having these visitors staying within walking distance of the stadium, bars, and shopping.

Posted on 12/21/10 at 02:00 pm in response to Census 2010: Can a metro area so sharply divided by income, race and geography continue to thrive on the national stage?

There's a lot of great information in these maps, and the analysis is helpful. A couple of thoughts:

I never see any discussion about the impacts that the central cities' large college student populations has on these numbers. These households may appear poor at first blush, but because of small household size, low living expenses, and access to student loans or parental support, their lifestyles aren't really comparable to what most think of as poverty. This will badly skew the...