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Vikings owner asks Gov. Dayton to back new stadium

Admin — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 18:15:24 +0000

Vikings owner asks Gov. Dayton to back new stadium
Minnesota Vikings owner Zygi Wilf met with Gov. Mark Dayton on Friday, telling him that now is the time to discuss a new stadium since the outlines of a state budget deal are finally in place.

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Governor meets with Vikings owners on stadium push

Admin — Sat, 07 May 2011 18:14:42 +0000

Governor meets with Vikings owners on stadium push
ST. PAUL – Gov. Mark Dayton said Friday he met privately with Minnesota Vikings owners Zygi and Mark Wilf to discuss state funding of a new football stadium, and that he hoped a site would be picked soon as the list of possibilities narrowed to two. Talk about this topic

No QB, No Sweat: Is Carson Palmer the Minnesota Vikings Long Lost Answer?

Admin — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 18:15:39 +0000

No QB, No Sweat: Is Carson Palmer the Minnesota Vikings Long Lost Answer?
You’d be stretched to find a team that isn’t facing a serious quarterback dilemma sometime this offseason. You’d also be stretched to find a head coach so willing to part with a trusty veteran, especially as the league’s future is so uncertain. Fortunately, you can stop looking though, because Marvin Lewis checks out in both of those categories. Just when we talked Bengal fans down from the …

For Vikings fans, a rare return to frigid football

Admin — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 18:16:24 +0000

For Vikings fans, a rare return to frigid football
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Veteran Minnesota Vikings fans who remember the days when the team played all of their home games outdoors are warning their younger comrades to make sure they have the right warm-weather gear for Monday night’s game against Chicago at TCF Bank Stadium.

Vikings: TCF stadium will be backup to Metrodome

Admin — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 18:20:28 +0000

Vikings: TCF stadium will be backup to Metrodome
The Minnesota Vikings say they’re getting ready to use Minnesota’s TCF Bank Stadium as a backup if the torn Metrodome roof can’t be repaired before Monday night’s game with Chicago.

Minnesota Vikings’ Chris Cook could miss game vs. New York Jets

Admin — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 18:16:21 +0000

Minnesota Vikings’ Chris Cook could miss game vs. New York Jets
The Minnesota Vikings could be without rookie cornerback Chris Cook again.

Ouch: Vikings Lose Cornerback Cedric Griffin Again

Admin — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 18:19:44 +0000

Ouch: Vikings Lose Cornerback Cedric Griffin Again
The Minnesota Vikings were impressed by the way Cedric Griffin came back swiftly and strongly eight months after major knee surgery.

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Minnesota Vikings Hire Hank Baskett

Admin — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 18:19:24 +0000

Minnesota Vikings Hire Hank Baskett
On NFL football news, Hanks Baskett is heading to the Minnesota Vikings. The free agent receiver has reportedly signed a one-year-deal with the team and was present during team practice today, shortly after news came out that the Philadelphia Eagles had released him. The Vikings had been needing a good receiver for some time and Baskett [...]

Injured Vikings WR Sidney Rice out for at least six games

Admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:15:05 +0000

Injured Vikings WR Sidney Rice out for at least six games
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Sidney Rice will be ineligible to play in the first six games of the regular season. The team put Rice on the physically unable to perform list Tuesday. He had hip surgery last week and is expected to need at least two months of recovery.

Vikings acquire WR Camarillo from Dolphins

Admin — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 18:23:18 +0000

Vikings acquire WR Camarillo from Dolphins
The Minnesota Vikings have acquired wide receiver Greg Camarillo from the Miami Dolphins in exchange for cornerback Benny Sapp.