Vikings Stadium Bill Passes Senate
The Vikings Stadium bill passed 36-30 in the State Senate Thursday afternoon and now the bill goes to the Governor and he’s expected to sign it.
The Vikings Stadium bill passed 36-30 in the State Senate Thursday afternoon and now the bill goes to the Governor and he’s expected to sign it.
The Vikings Stadium bill only needs to pass a floor vote in the senate and get signed by the Governor for it to become a reality.
The Viking Stadium bill made more progress late Tuesday night when it passed through the Minnesota Senate floor.
The Vikings released kicker Ryan Longwell Monday after 3 seasons with the Vikings and 16 NFL seasons mostly with the Green Bay Packers.
The Vikings are crossing their fingers as the Vikings Stadium bill could be voted on today in the state house.
The chances that the Vikings stadium bill passes through the house and then the senate Monday could hinge on whether Governor Mark Dayton decides to veto or sign the republican tax bill.
The Minnesota Vikings began organized team activities at Winter Park in Eden Prairie Wednesday.
Viking running back Caleb King was arrested Saturday for allegedly beating a man at a birthday party after the man teased King about looking like a celebrity.
The Vikings traded back into the first round Thursday night to select safety Harrison Smith from Notre Dame 29th overall.
The Vikings have signed free agent ex-Cincinnati Bengal receiver Jerome Simpson to an undisclosed contract.
Viking General Manager Rick Spielman indicated Thursday that the Vikings have narrowed their choice for the #3 overall pick in the first round of next Thursday’s NFL draft to one of 3 players.
The St. Paul Pioneer Press is reporting that Vikings Vice President of public affairs and stadium development Lester Bagley says “There is no next year” when asked if the Vikings would pursue a Stadium deal during the next legislative session.